harem pants

noun

: women's loose trousers that fit closely at the ankle

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Highlights of the sale include the frill-free 1920s wedding dress that Michelle Dockery wore as Lady Mary; the harem pants that Jessica Brown Findlay donned as Lady Sybil, and Dame Maggie Smith’s dresses in light pink and dark gray. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 July 2025 Estimates range from 800 pounds for the harem pants to 5,000 for the wedding costume, which also includes the bouquet, veil and shoes. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 July 2025 Lingerie-dresses and wrapping robes paired with harem pants in delicate lace establish a dreamy foundation. Angela Lei, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 Investment piece: This season’s investment pieces include leather gloves, harem pants and structured trousers paired with off-the-shoulder jackets. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for harem pants

Word History

Etymology

from their resemblance to traditional women's attire in some Muslim countries

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of harem pants was in 1888

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“Harem pants.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harem%20pants. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.

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