We first learned about Madewell’s Harlow pants when writer Arielle Avila spoke to Victoria Justice last year about the things the actress and singer can’t live without. “They’re the most comfortable pants,” Justice told Avila. “They’re casual but a little more chic than a regular pair of jeans. I wear them all the time now with my Converse platform sneakers.” So Avila bought a pair for herself. Then, another pair in camel. As she wrote back in September: “I’ve worn them through frigid winter nights and sweltering summer days, but they’ve also proved to be the perfect transitional staple. Just yesterday, I wore them to grab drinks with friends and was reminded how nice-looking and effortless they are. The high waist lengthens my petite frame and the linen-cotton blend is breezy but still put together.” I own a camel pair, and can also confirm that they’re put-together-looking while feeling like a pair of pajamas. I am contemplating a deep-indigo this time around.
Right now the entire Harlow range is 50 percent off—including the classic trousers as well as the twill, flannel, and denim styles. Note: these rung long. I’m 5’8” and have the petites because I don’t wear heels and otherwise they’d drag on the ground.
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