is that an apple in your pocket.

no, it's just my harems.

to some, harem pants come with a negative connotation. think wide hips, low crotches, and lots of extra material. it took me a while, but i think i finally figured them out. i kept wanting to pair them with long-er, fitted tops since the bottoms were full. i learned that the opposite is what i needed.

coincidentally, a fellow blogger asked me for advice on what to wear with her leopard harems,

so these are a few tips i offered her:

• accentuate the waist (not the hips)
  pair it with a cropped top or jacket that hits at the waist...
  or, tuck in a shirt.
  wear a simple belt.
• keep tops loose and blousy
  the pants should be the "skinny" part of the outfit.
  stay away from fitted tops to avoid a pear shape.
  thicker straps or muscle tee type shirts better balance the weight of the pants.
• elongate
  try a longer blazer that hits just below the hips to camouflage the bulkiness.
  wear heels.

like i said about maxi skirts...it's all about finding the right proportions for you.

orange chicken + veggies.

(hannah harems, available at oomph; top, f21; blazer, mossimo (similar);

shoes, nine west (similar); chanel sunglasses)

wanna give harems a try?

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