Would You, Could You…

Eileen Fisher

in the rain or in the dark or on a train?

I’ve been on the fence about these, but it seems there are a lot of Sam I Am’s out there; I overheard a store Sales Associate saying that these sold out from the Southern California stores within days, and they seem to be almost sold out (limited sizes available) on line.

Would you, could you?  (With different shoes, bien sur.)
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87 Comments

  1. First, the idea of using the word Harem to describe pants being offered to 21st Century women (by a company founded by a woman) is a bit of a disconnect. Then, there is the idea of moving around in these pants (could not be easy) . Finally, I’m fairly sure they would up in the giveaway sack within a year. I see them as a well off woman’s impulsive buy in the desire to look cutting edge. My vote is no.

  2. Hmmmm, don’t think I could ride my bike to the ferry in these, and I suspect clambering onto the boat might be a challenge. I guess that’s a “No.” I do have a pair of wide-legged linen calf-length culottes (?) that I bought in Paris a few years ago — the crotch is dropped to about mid-thigh so they’re surprisingly cool and comfy in hot weather.

  3. Non! Quel horreur! These, in my opinion, are particularly ugly and I don’t think would be at all flattering on anyone, except possibly those who are of model proportions.

  4. Seriously?! I don’t think I could walk in them. And don’t think I would even if I could. Don’t like them a’tall.
    judy

  5. If I recall correctly, tween heartthrob singer Justin Bieber was sporting a leather version of these on his recent hosting gig on “Saturday Night Live” a couple of weeks ago. I remember thinking “What the ….?” when I saw them. Maybe they are popular with the kids today. I can’t imagine why. For some reason they make me think of the clown pants often depicted in Winsor McKay’s “Little Nemo in Slumberland” comics.

  6. If I actually made it down the stairs without falling, my family would be laughing so hard they would endanger their breathing.

    Nope, not for me.

  7. Only if my luggage got lost and the pants I was wearing fell apart and all the shops were closed. Even then, I would cut off the bottom 6 inches and call it a skirt.

    I get frustrated with fashion when impracticality joins with ugly and unflattering.

  8. No. Please, I beg you no. Imagine what that is going to look like when a faint breeze flattens it to your lower half and you look like a flying squirrel from the waist down.

    Sue K

  9. I regularly wear harem trousers because they are very comfortable but not with a crotch that ridiculously low – something that looks like a pantaloon that wouldn’t look out of place on a rakishly handsome pirate I quite like – this looks like a tripping hazard as well as just downright ugly.

  10. at first i was feeling the look somewhat – yeah, kinda cool & trendy; but then realized that i’m a leg crosser when i sit down. is that even possible in these, or would i find myself completely tied up in a knot at the end of the chair? bad idea all around in my opinion.

  11. For me – those are likely a no go. I don’t mind the look of them. But no protection from leg chaffing and the limited movement would make them not work for me. 🙁

  12. Not even if you put a loaded gun to my furry head. I just don’t see what’s so appealing about them. Would you even be able to sit on a fence wearing them?

  13. Hmmmmm……At first glance I’m thinking, “Nahhh….”, but the more I look at it the more I’m kinda feeling the whole casual chic vibe. White tee + strappy bejeweled sandal = BOHO classy! Serene

  14. I would not could not in the rain, in a box, or on a plane!! I would not Sam I Am!! But, I applaud anyone who does.
    I meant to stop by yesterday and wish you well on your trip abroad…but while you are planning what to pack…could you pack me in somewhere???

  15. I’ve noticed that the Eileen Fisher site has padded the reviews with “tipster reviews”. I’m beginning to think that the EF company is a bit pushy in their marketing and beginning to make me feel that they don’t care if women look foolish as long as there is money to be made. . They had these pants all over facebook and most comments were similar to what has been written here.

  16. Hmm. My first reaction is to say no, but I would have to try them on and style them before I say that for certain.

  17. Not the shoes and certainly not the trousers… never, not even when I was younger. Why should I wear anything which isn’t flattering? There are lovely comfortable trousers and shoes that still look good.

    Annette
    Lady of Style

  18. I’d say no to these, but I can see where a shorter version might work. Maybe not on me, but on someone more adventurous!

    Did you simplify your banner, or is my netbook just cutting things off? I’m not seeing the booties!

  19. On the plus side, if you wear them on a picnic, you have a built in picnic blanket, as long as you don’t try to cross your legs.

  20. My daughter has a pair of “harem” pants from American Apparel. I love them –
    I think they look so cozy. I think they are fun! Not sure about them on me.
    pve

  21. Any worse than the Edwardian hobble skirts, for which women had to wear cuffs around their ankles to prevent them from taking strides long enough to stress/tear the skirt?

    But…just the same…I would not, could not on a lark,I would not wear them in the dark! I will not wear them on a dare, I would not wear them anywhere!

  22. Actually I like the flat slip-ons a lot!!!! LOL I had a pait like that twenty years ago. Calvin Klein’s. And I adored them!!!! Comfortable and non-conformist. The best shoes…
    The panys not-so-much… they are neither pants nor skirt. Would they grow on me? Would they? I have been known to dislike something at first sight, and upon contemplation, fall madly in love with it… so…I never know…but in this case, I fear since I am short I would look like a penguin. So the answer is still “non!”

  23. I don’t think these are Harem Pants… there is no inseam on the legs. it is a skirt with two cuffs… doesn’t that restrain the stride? Yes I can see me falling down the stairs…

  24. I can’t see the picture, but I have seen the Eileen Fisher website recently, so I assume all of these hilarious comments are about the droopy-drawers pants with the crotch (if there is a crotch) placed just above the ankle. I’ll join the majority — no.

  25. I love long skirts and comfy trousers, so I’d try to be open minded about these. My guess is that unless cut very generously, they might act like a hobble skirt if I tried to stride out, in which case they are definitely NO. And ugly anyhow…

  26. Oh no. Never. What’s the point? You don’t get the elegance and movement of a skirt (in fact, it seems like your movement would be somewhat restricted), you don’t get the freedom of pants… and you look ridiculous. Plus, they are so very ugly!

  27. These are for super skinny girls (and I mean girls) with long ,straight hair and birdy little arms, who are carrying a yoga mat and meeting their friends at a vegan restaurant. On that girl, maybe, because she could wear a garbage bag.

  28. Erm, what is it? 😮

    Whatever it is, no way. It looks like a good way to fall down stairs, or perform other feats of general klutziness that I don’t need any help with…lol.

  29. I can see it now–people laughing and pointing. This is not a part of the country that would accept them and I could not see myself wearing them, even to bed.

  30. Why not, with a sophisticated kurta or a simple t-shirt and a lot of necklaces, and ballerines or sandals…

    Paddychat

  31. I could not. However, I am waiting for a black James Perse maxi skirt in the mail. Hoping it skims my figure well.

  32. Absolument oui! J’adore this drop-crotch style in knits, wovens, denim. Style them with a close-fitting top and bracelets for a modern silhouette. I predict many folks will be eating their words about this look.

  33. Well, I just happened to see this post since I am a new devotee of your blog and I have to say these pants are awesome! I just ordered my second pair in graphite. They are so comfortable and fun to wear.

    PS I wear mine with sandals too. But come fall may wear them with ankle boots.

  34. I don’t initially like the look of them but as an experiment I turned a dress into a jumpsuit like this and it is sooo comfortable. With the right measurements they’re not restrictive at all. I don’t wear jeans and a pair of these in a soft drapery fabric, are perfect. Would I go outside in them…? Not sure yet, but who cares?! Viv

  35. Absolutely, these first of All are not difficult to walk in they’re very baggy and at not constricted whatsoever. And I love them I think they’re cool they’re comfortable And I’m working on making my 1st pair since I can’t afford Couture prices But definitely will be wearing them soon