Are you a big fan of skinny jeans and have never tried harem pants?
Are you one of those who only wear tight, ultra-stretchy trousers?
Get ready to overwhelm your taste in trousers, the new trend favours wide and comfortable volumes! It's time to make room in your wardrobe, harem pants are here!
Joggers and harem trousers have been gaining popularity among celebrities for some time now: the former have elasticated waists and ankles, like tracksuit bottoms, while the latter are characterised by their comfortable low crotch. In both models the trouser leg is wide, definitely not tight, so that you feel comfortable but stylish at the same time.
The meaning of the term joggers, as you can easily guess, is related to jogging, but this should not mislead us into thinking that they are running trousers or only to be used when doing sport. By this definition, we mean loose-fitting or regular-fit trousers with a drawstring waist and, very often, elastic at the ankles.
The word Harem in the Muslim world, is the part of the house reserved for women and children and also, the whole of the women who live in it; it indicates the 'reserved place' for the private life of women in the medieval and modern Islamic world. In fact, harems were originally a style of trousers worn only by women, loose around the thighs and tight at the ankles. Today their use has spread to men and the shapes and characteristics of the trousers have changed and adapted over time.
The characteristics of harem pants
The predominant features of harem trousers for men and women are their comfort and versatility, allowing them to be worn on all occasions. The elastic waistband and the low crotch say a lot about the precious fabric they are made of. Made of soft cotton, they caress and follow the shape of the body, leaving total freedom of movement and matching.
Make the most of their potential: don't wear them as a passepartout for long grey days, as a comfortable garment for the home, or exclusively for travelling. Re-evaluate the trouser that brings back the magical world of Aladdin, and the sensual dances of the passionate odalisques. Above all, remember that harem trousers are suitable for everyone, not only for those with a long build, you just need to know how to match them!
How to wear harem pants by day and by night
With your tastes and situations in mind, choose your favourite harem pants, whether informal or elegant. Generally, the most suitable models for daytime are plain colours or black and white geometric patterns. Wear them with matching blouses, crop tops, dynamic t-shirts and basic, minimal and essential tank tops, to tuck into trousers if you are a woman; with simple plain t-shirts or oriental shirts for a more eccentric style, if you are a man. Indulge in accessories, without overdoing it, and wear flat shoes, pointed ballet flats for women or sandals for men.
To stay in the theme of daily outfits you can also opt for trainers, which tend to be white, but everyone chooses what they prefer. If you are a woman for the evening, however, opt for a more elegant harem model and in this case, wear a shoe with a heel. The height of the heel balances the excess fabric of the harem pants and reduces the balloon effect. Men can combine a shirt, jumper or whatever with a sporty shoe or a spring sandal/shoe in an oriental style.
Joggers and harem pants, as worn by the stars
Harem trousers are the versatile trousers we've been waiting for: perfect for both evening and day, they give an original touch to anyone who wears them. There are all kinds of different colours and styles available, and you can decide how to combine them to create different styles and outfits.
As an evening outfit, the leather joggers are at the top of the list of international female celebrities such as Rihanna, Beyoncé, Cassie Ventura, Kelly Rowland and Nicki Minaj. These wide, loose-fitting trousers are very elegant and suitable for the evening: combined with heels and a blazer or a tight-fitting top, they look great.
Model Sienna Miller, on the other hand, has a more linear style: she wears them in black, white and sometimes powder pink and combines them with heels and simple tank tops, adding more elegant jackets for special evenings. Victoria Beckham, Olivia Palermo and Kim Kardashian also love these wide, original harem trousers. Ashley Olsen is the one who dares the most: despite her slim stature, she wears harem pants with very wide legs.
Among the male stars, both national and international, harem trousers are very often seen, in every taste and colour, with always different shapes and designs, reflecting the personality of the wearer.
In the Italian sphere, the one who often wears them during his concerts is undoubtedly Lorenzo Jovanotti. In many of his shows, he has presented himself to the public dressed in harem trousers with ethnic motifs, up to mid-calf length, most of the time combined with T-shirts/shirts with an ethnic imprint.
Harem pants and joggers can also be colourful and patterned, like the Avenue and Dapper models. Some stars choose them in floral patterns, others wear them with geometric designs, and still others wear oriental prints. These trousers come in at mid-calf length to keep you cool in the warmer seasons.
Choose them instead of tight trousers for maximum coolness and make sure they are 100% cotton. There is a wide choice of trousers online. If this article has prompted you to try harem trousers, or you're already a fan of wearing harem trousers but can't find the colour and shape that suits you best, remember to choose 100% cotton. They'll last longer, you'll have no problem washing them, and in summer and mid-season they'll be your favourite cool, versatile garment.