I have blogged before about my love for patterned trousers. They always seem to make a more prominent appearance in my closet at this time of year. They are a great transitional piece – lighter than jeans but still providing coverage, plus it’s easy to incorporate some spring colors in an outfit with them.
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I’ve only added one pair to my closet this season – these from Zara, who always offer an amazing array of patterned trousers.
I love any kind of animal print so these Marks and Spencer Per Una ones keep catching my eye – especially as they are on sale currently, with limited sizes left.
Mango hit my radar last year when I picked up a couple of great patterned harems in their sale. These are fabulous in this seasons collection.
I’d be buying this pair if I didn’t have my linen harems from last year.
Here I am in my Zara pants today. Off to the Doctors, sniff, sniff, with a horrid head cold which I need to kick it into touch before our beach trip!
Shoes – Marks and Spencer skate shoes // Trousers – Zara // Tank – H&M // Jumper – TopShop
Yesterday was also a day for some comfy trousers – these are the Next harems that I bought last year. If you are interested in dipping your toe in the ‘harem pool’ – take a peek at Fiona’s post here – she’s picked some great ones to peruse.
Boots – Rag & Bone Newbury navy suede // Harems – Next navy (last year – similar here) // T-shirt – ASOS forever t-shirt // Jumper – French Connection // Jacket – Next (old – similar here)
So patterned pants – will you be sporting a pair this season?
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I am tempted. I have yet to find the perfect pair for me although there were some in H&M that I rather liked. x
I like the idea of harems as an alternative to yoga trousers or leggings as I work from home a lot. The next ones look more tailored, what sort of fabric are they?
Hi Jo – they are jersey and really comfy. The crotch isn’t low at all so they are really a smart jogging pant – I love them!
I snagged some in the Mango sale last year too!! Can’t wait to get them out again this year….they look like a sludgey brown camo print!! I am definately going to be having a look at the Zara ones you have…they look gorgeous xx
I have those! They are lovely and so easy to wear. The Zara ones are fab – really happy with them and I haven’t been tempted by much from them for a while! xx
Love my harem pants too. Next had a few pairs of patterned ones too. I really love that biker jacket x
Yes – I stocked up in Next last summer and got some animal print and tie dye ones too – I love them for around the house or even with a pair of courts for work – plus they aren’t too low slung so perfect for those who aren’t ready for a full knee length crotch:)xx
Not gone there yet properly. I got a pair in the Zara sale last year and I was looking at them again the other day and thinking ??? partly because I bought them in XS which I am not and the pants are telling me the same. Hmmm. Maybe it’s time to look for a different more forgiving pair.
Maybe I’ll start gently with a pair of plain ones. Easy does it.
Poppy will have the XS lol – she loves her H&M harems in the kids section:) I have started going up a size in Zara and Mango for baggy pants as they are much more comfortable especially when there is no stretch in the fabric! xx
I LOVE patterned trousers – especially loose fit ones.
I’m not sure if you can get it in the US – but Dorothy Perkins have some amazing black ones with tropical blue flowers print. LOVE!
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Oh I will have a look – DPs do deliver here free it just takes FOREVER! Thanks for the tip! xx
Really like the zara ones! What’s the sizing like please?
I used to buy a medium in Zara pants with elastic waists but the calves are sometimes too tight – especially in a silky fabric with no give – so these are a large and they feel lovely and loose – yet not huge if that makes sense!? I’m normally a UK 10-12 on my lower half. Hope that helps! x
Thanks! Makes perfect sense :0) I’ll go up a size then. X
Sorry to hear you’re under the weather – you look great in the photos! Thanks for highlighting the Mango Bambi trousers. I adore them! I have ordered the draped denim trousers and a pair of short black harems too. In for a penny…. X
I’m so tempted by them but have SO many pairs of pants with labels on them from last year!! Which are the short harems you got – they sound fab but I can’t see them on the US site…xx Love the full face models and new styling that Mango have started to use too!
Found them on the UK site!!! LOVE them – what size did you get? xx
I don’t have any patterned trousers but love the ones you’ve picked here Joanna. Hope you feel better soon I’ve had the flu real bad x
Hope you’re feeling better now honey…mine fortunately is just a bad head cold but it always heads to my chest – antibiotics are the Drs orders so I should be right as rain soon! xx
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