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Are harem pants flattering?

11 replies

Reluctantadult · 09/01/2023 20:58

In my head they could be... But shoes are confusing and my butt is bigger than I remember...

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Snoopystick · 09/01/2023 21:00

I bought some last year and I’ve not worn them. I’m a size 18 and they are definitely not flattering for me.

HeadNorth · 09/01/2023 21:01

No, they are designed to be comfy lounge wear, not to flatter.

HarrietSchulenberg · 09/01/2023 21:01

If you're slim, they are at best OK. If you have a podgy tum or chunky bum, they make you look like an inverted balloon. I am in the latter category and found this out the hard way when they were in in the early 90s.

NotRainingToday · 09/01/2023 21:01

No, but they are super comfy :)

HeadNorth · 09/01/2023 21:02

No, they designed to be comfy, not to flatter.

Exdpisatwat · 09/01/2023 21:03

I live in mine. Mini Uggs for winter harem pants, and sandals for the lighter summer ones. I've also seen people wear them with converse and it looks nice.

Gwdihooooo · 09/01/2023 21:03

I feel the same way!… I’ve been eyeing up some lovely woollen ones but no idea what shoes I’d wear with them!

Gwdihooooo · 09/01/2023 21:04

My friend wears them all the time… She’s short and they look fab on her

808Kate1 · 09/01/2023 21:05

Some women look really nice in them but generally don't think they're very flattering. Jobby-catchers or hammer-pants we used to call them in the 80s/90s.

Reluctantadult · 09/01/2023 21:12

Hmm suspected as much... I just want the elasticated waist mainly. I need to get out of joggers but struggling to go back to jeans.

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NameIsBryceQuinlan · 09/01/2023 21:13

I think they are flattering on me, well I wear them multiple times a week. If they aren't I don't care. 😂

They are easy to wear. In winter with a long sleeve uniquo top and a jumper with boots. In summer with a crop top. I love them and they are like wearing a cloud.

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