Well Past Hammer Time: The Styling Secrets of Harem Pants

MC Hammer didn’t know too much about spotting good investments, but he sure did know how to spot a great trend. Aside from the famed high-top fades and metallic gold clothing, MC Hammer was able to turn a trend into a decade-stretching sartorial craze that’s returning to the forefront of fashion.

As cool as it may be, the harem pant is still no easy feat to master. And that’s where we come in. We’re giving you the styling secrets of wearing harem pants.

Turn Down for Style

The theory for harem pant excellence is easy: Decreased volume equals increased style. Don’t pair your baggy bottoms with a voluminous top. Keep your upper half clean for a well proportioned ensemble. Stick with boxy, structured or fitted tops that balance out the bulkiness of the pant.
We recommend: A boxy button-up

Stray from Sporty

We get it, the comfy, casual look of the harem pant is only second to the cozy fit of the loose-fitting bottom. But don’t be pigeonholed in the sporty styles of the harem. Branch out and adopt a sleeker approach for taking on the pant.
We recommend: A leather jacket

Be Cozy, not Sloppy

You’re a creature of comfort, we get that, but that doesn’t mean you have to abandon all hope of style. Look as good as you feel in a pair of all day lounging casual pants.
We recommend: A plain t-shirt

Bring the legacy of Mr. Hammer into the modern age with styling tips that will help you master the harem pant.

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