Six of the Best, Harempants.

Easy to wear and ultra-flattering, for all ages from teenagers to grandmothers, it's no wonder harem pants have gone mainstream. Stephanie Smith selects from the High Street and online.
By The Newsroom
Published 30th Jun 2010, 13:39 BST
Updated 30th Jun 2010, 13:44 BST

Embroidered waist harem pants

FROM: Marks & Spencer

PRICE: 35

COMMENT: Elegant, long and tapered, these trousers will look great with silk vest or blouse for dressy evening wear.

SUITS: Slim waists.

KEY ACCESSORY: Crossover gold wedges, 55, from White Stuff stores and on whitestuff.com

Grey silk harem pants

FROM: F&F Couture at Tesco.com

PRICE: 80

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COMMENT: A gorgeous option from Tesco's online couture range, these will look fabulous teamed with strappy top for pure 80s' disco glam.

SUITS: Slim and curvy and pears.

KEY ACCESSORY: Brown multi sandals, 75, Freemans.com

Black cuff harem pants

FROM: Primark

PRICE: 15

COMMENT: Neat and slim-fitting at the lower leg and ankle, these smart black trousers are great for everyday wear and for dressing up.

SUITS: Slim and slim pears, and short.

KEY ACCESSORY: Wedge sandals, 42, Freemans.com

Paisley silk harem pants

FROM: Warehouse

PRICE: 45

COMMENT: How cool would these have been at Glastonbury! Lovely and unusual, these will dress up and down perfectly.

SUITS: Slim petites and slim pears.

KEY ACCESSORY: Nude strappy platform sandals, 130, from oli.co.uk

Black baggy cropped harem pants

FROM: GIVe

PRICE: 39

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COMMENT: Very flattering with the envelope detail at the waist and the volume over the hips and thighs. Looks great with short-sleeved slim-fitting tops.

SUITS: All shapes and sizes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Flat sandals, 28, Monsoon.

Animal print harem trousers

FROM: Dorothy Perkins

PRICE: 25

COMMENT: A classic fashion harem shape, the animal print adds an unusual twist. Fabulous with black or grey sequin top for party chic.

SUITS: All shapes and sizes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Sequin sandals, 35, from White Stuff, as before