Lately "trend" has become a dirty word, and I can kind of understand why. Fashion has always had trends—the definition of the word itself means something popular or current—but social media has definitely sped up the lifespan of a trend, and fast fashion retailers, particularly those of the drop-ship variety from overseas, have been happy to comply with this lightning-fast cycle. Not to mention, we're coming out of a longer "quiet luxury" moment that emphasized more timeless, neutral, trend-agnostic pieces versus novelty. This is not a dig on minimalism; I understand why so many people gravitate toward a look that feels more classic—there's a certain ease to it, and figuring out what to wear can be challenging enough. That said, quiet luxury itself is a trend, and sure, it's fun to cosplay as old money. Which is exactly the point: Fashion should be fun. It's fun to try on something new—a trend!—and see if fits. If it doesn't, or if you don't even want to try it on, you don't have to participate! As I always say, life is short and you should wear what you love. But sometimes you don't know what you love if you're not trying new things. Case in point, I thought the mere idea of oysters was gross until I was starving and at a party where they were the only food that was being served. Out of desperation, I tried some. Guess what? Oysters are delicious. Which brings me to the harem pant.
The Old Navy harem pant
Harem pants have come and gone in and out of fashion several times over the years; I feel like we may have recently had a drop-crotch moment about 14 or 15 years ago but not a full I Dream of Jeanie harem pant moment. I started to notice a few of my favorite forward-thinking bloggers like Leandra Medine wearing them recently and wasn't actively seeking a pair until I was on Old Navy's website to buy the baggy denim shorts (also a trend!) I featured a couple of weeks ago. The shopping-cart algorithm surprised me by suggesting a pair of harem pants and since they were half off at the time, I thought why not? In spite of the fact that the rusty color is not one I'd normally gravitate toward, I took a chance and you know what? I love these pants. I was worried that the amount of fabric would be overwhelming, but it's not at all—the wide ruched waistband plus the tied ankles keep the silhouette under control. Pants this comfortable should not be so flattering, but they are. I've worn them out three weekends in a row and have a feeling they're going to be one of my favorite pants of the season. And I'd never know if I hadn't tried this trend on for size. Speaking of which, size down in these—I'm in a small.
More harem pants to try
1. Some brands call this style a "balloon pant" because...maybe they think harem feels like an outdated (and kind of gross) term? Fair. If you search for balloon pant, however, you may find a bunch of what I'd call a horseshoe or barrel pant. Let's get our terminology straight, fashion industry! Anyway, I like the slinky texture and gold color of this pair.
2. Like many trends, this one started on the runway, and I particularly liked Alaia's sheer version. I should note that these are incredibly expensive but if you have the disposable income, most likely impeccably constructed.
3. As you might expect from a brand that skews heavily boho, Free People has a lot of harem pant variations. This one veers more into a loungewear category as a knit pant, but I thought the pointelle pattern was really feminine and soft, and would look really interesting paired with something more structured, like a blazer.
4. If you really want to make a statement, these printed harem pants are the way to go. The paisley pattern reminds me of a really groovy moth, in a very '70s hippie kind of way. These are also an investment, but I've found Zimmermann to be generally worth it.
Zimmermann Hypnotic Silk Harem Pant
5. Chocolate brown is the fall color that's here to stay, so these Mango pants get you two trends in one. The stretch jersey fabric makes them feel a little more minimalist versus boho, but I should note that they're polyester, which is to be expected at this price.
6. To be honest, I kind of forgot about ASOS, but here they are with a very voluminous pant in a really rich plum color. These might be pushing it in terms of shape—there's a lot of fabric in those legs—but sometimes you just have to make a statement.
ASOS Design Cotton Balloon Pants
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Haha, yes oysters aren't scary! I am not a fan of harem pants, but knowing myself I will be in a couple of weeks, lol. But you look great and very ,, on trend,, haha in them.
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