A trend in trousers developed over a year ago that are akin to harem pants, but not as comfortable. They are “drop-crotch” jeans. They have since gained momentum and are for sale at such retailers as Oak NYC, ASOS and even the GAP.
“Fashion is always looking for ways to transform and shift shape,” said TODAY style editor Bobbie Thomas. “At least these low-riders start above the bum, unlike the popular men’s style. While this may be offensive to some, so are the rib-waisted high-rise denim styles circa Three’s Company.”
Harem pants
Fashion magazine Refinery 29 said these pants “make cool girls look even cooler,” but make the average Joe or Jill look they are wearing adult diapers. My mom wears adult diapers by necessity, and I cannot imagine she would find these the least bit fashionable or comfortable—too tight in the calves, for one. I’d rather wear pajamas.
I wonder what Bruno would think. For those of you who aren’t familiar with him, he is an Austrian fashionista played by Sacha Baron Cohen; his film was released in 2009. He also had a program called “Funkyzeit Mit Bruno” on Da Ali G Show.
During one episode, Bruno spoke with “gay converter” Pastor Quinn about homosexuality. Bruno posed several questions for the pastor to which he demanded a response of either nicht, nicht (no, no) or ach ja (yes, of course).
I wonder what Bruno thinks of the drop-crotch jeans. To me, they are a definite nicht, nicht.
What do you think?
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I agree, Miguela. It looks exactly like that. Weird.
FOUR THUMBS downward
Lezlie
rwnutjob, I know.
Chicken Maaan, yes, fashion is for the birds, isn't it (no aspersions intended against you and the coop!).
"Fashion is always looking for ways to transform and shift shape." In other words, for those who care about such things, fashion will always find a way to make you spend more money.
HUGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG
Lady Miko, yes. Imagine what one could hide in that baggy part, all manner of dangerous, illicit items.
Now that I think about it, I would refuse on principle to wear anything that had the word "crotch" in its name.
And finally, is a dropped crotch anything like uterine prolapse?
Sorry.
Couldn't stop my fingers from typing that.
Who makes that crap up?
The one in the middle on the bottom that looks like a skirt is not so bad. I must live under a rock too, I've never seen anyone wearing these! Bruno is hilarious.
I can't understand the desire to "alter" the shape of the body, unless you're attempting to exercise it to peak physical condition. Other than that, wear clothes that offer fit, comfort and are appropriate to the weather. Hanging down low in the crotch, or hanging off your ass is definite nicht nicht and shows absolutely no taste, IMO.
Any fahionista favoring this concept is most likely going to sell you on the "Emperor's New Clothes" or is getting the fashion equivalent of payola.
'nuff said.
Jeanette, it's in the attitude and the stance, yes, that might be it. Not sure about the uterine prolapse.
JT, No apologies necessary. But I don't think any of these models have given birth. Anorexia stops you from producing eggs (I know from experience).
Alysa, I agree, how very awkward. How do you walk in them?
Maurene, Me too. I think these may be a hit among the hipsters, though.
Scarlett, I've never seen anyone wearing them either. Gotta love Bruno. All of Sacha Baron Cohen's characters are hilarious. Check out his show sometime (Da Ali G Show).
dunniteowl, Emperor's New Clothes is right.
Laura, I think even the models look ridiculous in these pants. They look good in harem pants, though.
neilpaul, I don't think any amount of weight loss would help.
Good Daughter, Ha ha! It's a statement, I guess.
Joanne, Ha ha.
drewonimo, if I didn't have to work, I would stay at home at all times.
Wren, You can't buy intelligence.
Linnn, I agree. I believe many of the fashion designers hate women and create these fashions to mock them. Take a gander through "Vogue" or another such mag and check out the makeup and hair on some of the models. Makes them look like monsters.
"make a cool girl cooler" means make a gullible nerd look like she's carring a load.
Nicht for sure.
you know...Michelle Duggar. : )