BOTTOMS up! Recent runway shows from Calvin Klein, Vera Wang and Phillip Lim have all taken a nod from Disney princesses by featuring a hard-to-wear trouser that are gathered and pleated with plenty of Eastern flair. Enter the harem pant – the part-Middle Eastern, part-Indian trend that’s sure to add an exotic step to your spring wardrobe.
But beware: The baggy butt, sometime-skinny leg and extra volume can be difficult to style. If you dare to wear, know this: With all the extra fabric on the bottom, your top must be tailored and slimming.
Here are our picks for some of the seasons best. Magic carpet sold separately.
Pile on the chains and accent with leather boots – these are your party pants! Plus, they’re a foolproof version of the trend: less pleats, less fabric, less chances you’ll look fat:
Black Halo Genie Pant, $275 at Big Drop, 174 Spring St.; 212-966-4299
Lovely People Rachel ankle boots, $129 at bluefly.com
Mesh braided bracelet, $38 at armaniexchange.com
Two looks for the price of one: Pull the tube all the way up and it’s a jumpsuit; hike it down and throw a tank on and its a pair of ultra voluminous pants. Tip: Heels and some statement jewels will take this look into the evening too:
Convertible jumpsuit-to-harem pant, $78 at freepeople.com
Re hairpiece, $70 at stellaaccessories.com
Victoria’s Secret Pink tank, $16.50 at victoriassecret.com
Pyaar thin gold bangles, six for $49, and Empire ring, $165, both at shoprosenasammi.com
Rampage Ramira sandal, $45 at piperlime.com
Do your best Scheherazade in these super-light, very pleated ankle-length pants:
San & Soni One-Thousand-One Trousers, 179 at Anthroplogie
Cotton camisole, $60 at ttcollection.com
Silk-lined sequin vest, $375 at siralistairrai.com
Asura ring, $300 at shoprosenasammi.com
Set in Stone wedge, $358 at Lily Pulitzer, 1020 Madison Ave.; 212-744-4620
Butterfly pant, $345 at Tibi, 120 Wooster St.; 212-226-5852
Shoshanna ruffle front camisole, $285 at Jesse James, 95 Greenwich Ave.; 212-217-9944
Tijuana sandals, $365 at Stuart Weitzman, 625 Madison Ave.; 212-752-4223
Skin City extra wide zebra cuff, $595 at julessmithdesigns.com
For happy hippies, these luxe silk pants are perfect for shorter legs:
Sir Alistair Rai silk tie-dye pant, $215 at Intermix
Caroline Hedaya silk bodysuit, $297 at Dolce Vita, 149 Ludlow St.; 212-529-2111
Peace earrings, $210 at julessmithdesigns.com
Monsoon silk bangles, 6 for $50 at shoprosenasammi.com
KM gladiator sandals, $169 at mattbernson.com
