Harem pants - yay....or nay??

It's coming up to that time of year when I start to think about my spring/summer wardrobe, particularly when it comes to workwear. Having previously worked in creative environments where I could wear whatever I wanted, I now work in an office where the dress code is 'smart' but with quite a lot of leeway.

I'm starting to get a bit fed up of the same old tunics and dresses I wear everyday and have started to consider some other options...namely trousers. Now I love my leggings and my skinny jeans, but as I have been blessed with big hips and a bum I tend to steer clear of trousers, rarely finding a pair that fit.

Yet I came across Jen's post last night and have been pondering whether harem pants are the way forward - I considered getting a pair last summer but was too scared of the 'nappy' look. Yet I think that the smarter style trousers would look great with a smart vest or tee, a cardy and ballet pumps and would be perfect for work.

So...I'm opening it up to you guys - are they a yay or a nay? Would these flatter my hips or make me look like an elephant?

Here are some of the styles I've been eyeing up, to help you make your decision :) If you've seen any others around, please let me know!


River Island

Warehouse

Topshop

Topshop

Asos