Remember Jasmine of the Alladin cartoonwho always wore balloon-like pants? Yes, harem pants are back in fashion, writes Preethi Ravi.
Are you in a mood for trying something which is baggy, stylish and trendy? Here are harem pants, also known as Aladdin, balloon, and parachute pants. Harem pants are loose, baggy, long pants where the legs, from the knees down, are fitted and from the thigh area is loose and baggy as if it were cut to be a skirt. Be it Rihanna, Beyonce, Kareena Kapoor, Rani Mukherjee or any other prominent celebrity, you can spot them flaunting their harem pants. Harem pants are trendy, stylish, glamorous, classy, comfy, and a must try attire for this summer.
Harem pants are a combination of a salwar pant, skirt, and patiala pant. They are wide and pleated at the beginning and fitted at the ankle region. Harem pants are loose and thus comfortable, making them the best attire for this summer. Harem pants are made of cotton, rayon, lycra, georgette, chiffon, silk, denims, and also other sheer fabrics.
For those of you who want to fit into harems, you need to keep the fabrics in mind. Different fabrics suit different body shapes. Choosing the right fabric is the trick. Harem pants made with fabrics such as cotton are most suitable and comfortable. And for a sporty look, denim harem pants are best. Harem pants are both printed and plain. The plain ones look elegant, sophisticated, and can be worn on tops which are printed or plain. You can also team up the harem pant with a short kurti which gives you a very ethnic look. If you prefer an easy and practical style, then buy harem pants in a solid colour. You can also experiment with leather jackets or denims to give a completely unique look.
Harem pants are full fit, generously large, loose fitting, spacious and up-to-the-minute. Harem pants can be worn during the night, during the day, to the movies, to the beach, to a party, and even to college. They basically suit any occasion. Wear them while shopping, dining, travelling, or while relaxing at home on a lazy evening. These pants are glamorous and out of the ordinary on any given situation or occasion. They add colour to your wardrobe.
Accessorize harem pants with a piece of stocky statement jewellery. Matching colourful slim bangles or a thick bracelet is the latest trend. Wear rope or long bead necklaces with heavy pendants to dazzle your way through the crowd. Flats and also heals are well matched with harem pants and short tops. Since harem pants are fitted at the ankle, heals will make your leg look longer and thinner.
Fashionable, smart, elegant and unruly is the look and feel of harems. They bring in a lot of fun into your wardrobe and are a nice way to make your dressing more vibrant. They are rejuvenating and comfortable, which makes them an essential clothing item for this season.