A trendy traditional item – the harem trousers
In order to have a casual chic look, one of the options for the last years is a must have piece of clothing – the harem trousers. Wide, light and fluid, the harem pants are tight at the waist, wide on the thighs and tight on the knee or ankle. The harem pants are generally uni, but there are also patterned versions (camouflage, patchwork). Their lightweight stretch fabric (jersey, hemp, viscose, cotton) ensures comfort and perfect elasticity. They can be adorned with side pockets, a fabric belt and strings to provide them with a blur and a sensation of fluid falling. The belt is often made of a strip of stretch fabric, a zipper, snaps or ties sliding on the belly or on the hips.
Traditional piece of clothing, harem trousers originate from the warm countries of the East and they are commonly worn inPersia,India, theMiddle EastandNorth Africa, particularly in the Saudi desert. The harem pants can replace canvas shorts for a casual outfit, when worn with a T-shirt or white tank top and leather gladiator sandals, but they can also complete an elegant, classy and original outfit for an evening when worn with a small top neckline, a patent belt and high open-heeled shoes.
The harem pants have become so trendy that the fashion designers and major retailers include them in all forms and colors within their collections. Marc Jacobs, Givenchy and Yves Saint Laurent created ultra chic models, while the ready-to-wear chains like Zara and H & M came with cool and casual versions. The big names (Lacoste, Michael Kors and Donna Karan) offer high-end sport models, while Camaïeu, Blue Wax and La Redoute launched on the market more accessible models.
If you travel to its countries of origin, you might find more typical harem pants in the souks. In India, for example, the harem pants come in crumpled mixed models (for men and women) or in their traditional version. In Afghanistan, the harem pants are very lightweight and comfortable to wear. The waist is maintained with a strip of fabric, zips on the sides and the bottom of the legs consists of a rubber band. In Morocco, the colors are more vivid as they do not hesitate to wear orange, teal, red or purple harem pants. The belt usually consists of a strip of cloth to tie, and the trousers come down to the ankles.
Comfort And Elegance With Bohemian Style
If the cold days of winter are coming and you wonder how to combine warmth and elegance within an outfit, the answer is rather simple: adopt the bohemian style. It is casual and stylish, chic and comfy. The success is guaranteed!
If for you, comfort is the vital condition with any outfit, make cotton trousers your personal choice. Flexible and elegant, they match very well all your favorite sweaters. The straight skirt is a classic essential element to include in your closet. Give up dark colors and opt for a pink or dark red, very soft velvet skirt. The fashion trends for this winter favor leather for bags, shoes, and coats. There are plenty of retro models that perfectly suit a bohemian type of outfit.
If you want ideas for a bohemian outfit, revisit retro trends such as the 60s or the 70s. With this style, the clothes are loose, fluid and flower patterns are highly appreciated. The lines are very minimalistic and neat. Women rediscover the retro wave with pleated trousers, long dresses, blazers and all kinds of prints. The vintage style remake platform-soled shoes also come to daylight. What colors does the bohemian style bring to your closet? Pastel shades of camel, but also coral and beige combined with vividly colored daring accessories.
Cover your head and neck. Scarves and hats are welcome to keep you warm as well as to complete your bohemian style as long as they are in warm strong colors. Rubber or ankle boots for rainy or windy days also come in a diversity of patterns, from floral to stripes and checks. Complete your bohemian look by hanging a star on your wrist by means of a silver bracelet. The must-have accessory of the cold season is the gabardine collar that will suit all your sweaters. This detail will add a mysterious adorable touch to your bohemian outfit.