Wide-leg jeans, colloquially called baggy pants, are a style of clothing popular from the early 1980s to the 2000s, and also during a revival in the 2020s.
Other names for harem pants
Regarding their nomenclature, harem pants go by various names depending on the region and style: “genie pants”, “elephant pants”, “Aladdin pants”, “parachute pants”, “Sarouel pants”, “Thai pants”, “pantaloons”, and “bloomers”.
At the early part they were called Brais or Braies (comes from the French so brought in by the court of William the Conqueror post 1066 [the start of the medieval period in Britian]). Later in the period they were called Drawers. Also throughout they were referred to as Breeches.
Tobi trousers or tobi pants (Japanese: 鳶ズボン) are a type of baggy pants used as a common uniform of tobi shokunin ( 鳶職 とびしょく ), construction workers in Japan who work on high places (such as scaffolding and skyscrapers).
Knickerbockers or “knickers” are full or baggy trousers gathered at the knee or just below and usually fastened with either a button or buckle. Knickerbockers were initially worn by men in the late 19th century and gradually became part of women's fashion.
The original so-called 'harem pants/skirts' were introduced to Western fashion by designers such as Paul Poiret around 1910, although they themselves were inspired by Middle East styles, and by şalvar (Turkish trousers).
Cargo pants or cargo trousers, also sometimes called combat pants or combat trousers after their original purpose as military workwear, are loosely cut pants originally designed for rough work environments and outdoor activities, distinguished by numerous large utility pockets for carrying tools.
Elephant bells, popular in the mid-to-late 1970s, are similar to loon pants, but were typically made of denim. Elephant bells had a marked flare below the knee, often covering the wearer's shoes.
JNCO-style jeans. For those unaware, JNCOs are super-shapeless, super-wide-legged jeans favored two decades ago. They were seen on teens in iconic '90s films like Clueless and Can't Hardly Wait.
Puffy pants in the past
Pluderhose, as this type of clothing was originally named, reached its final form (with legs reaching knees) in the renaissance period. Then, these were the most fashionable pants.
The Wendy Pant in a rich natural indigo is a year-round staple for an active wardrobe. Constructed of mid-weight linen twill, the Wendy functions as a jean and styles like a palazzo. Comfortable, elasticized waist back, flat front, roomy pockets and flowing silhouette makes this pant a classic choice.
A person wearing sagging trousers is sometimes called a "sagger", and in some countries this practice is known as "low-riding".
Loose joggers are often referred to as relaxed-fit joggers or baggy joggers. They offer a more relaxed fit compared to skinny or straight-fit joggers, providing maximum comfort and flexibility.
Palazzo pants are popular as a summer season style, as they are loose and tend to be flattering in light, flowing fabrics that are breathable in hot weather.
Throughout the 18th century, breeches — tight-fitting, cropped pants (think skinny capris for men) — were fashionable until fulllength, baggier cut trousers, originally a working-class pant, took off in the early 19th century and dramatically transformed how men dressed.
Inspired by the garb of the South American gauchos of 18th-19th century, the modern pant style of the same name is very similar to what we now know as “culottes.”
Apparently, fashionistas were trying to reinvent pants in the 70s as high-waisted jeans, in addition to bellbottoms, swept across the fashion industry. Say hello butt and good-bye bellybutton.
Harem Pants
The loose, baggy fit and gathers at the waist and ankles are what define these pants. For a loose, flexible fit, drawstrings or elastic waistbands are sometimes used on harem trousers to keep the gathers in place.
The Carter pants are crafted from 100% recycled wool with logo embroidery. They have a loose and casual fit with long legs, side pockets, belt loops, and button- and zip closure in the front. The pants can be worn with the Cameron blazer to create an elegant everyday suit. Designed for a loose fit.
Joggers were originally intended to be worn for exercise, but like so many pieces from the athleisure trend, the mainstream has caught on and they can now be worn for many occasions. In general, joggers are traditional sports pants that are lightweight, comfortable, and have an athletic appearance.
Baggy shorts for women can be called relaxed-fit shorts, oversized shorts, or boyfriend shorts. These types of shorts are designed to have a loose and comfortable fit with a relaxed and casual look.
Phat pants, phatties, or phats are a style of pants that are fitted at the waist, but get increasingly wide down the legs, covering the feet entirely due to their width. Phat pants can be made out of a variety of materials, however denim, faux fur, and cotton fabric tend to be the most common.
Medieval Fashion
Loose-fitting, peasant pants like this usually indicated that you were wearing hand-me-downs, adjusted to fit you. These particular peasant pants would make an excellent choice for a down-on-their-luck rogue or warrior, who perhaps lost their best clothing on their last adventure.