This pair of pants, they call it Madewell Harlow. Sounds fancy, don’t it? But really, it’s just pants. Big, wide pants. Like the kinda pants you see them sailor boys wearin’. You know, the ones with the big legs? These ones got them big legs too. Good for movin’ around, I reckon. Not like them tight ones the young’uns wear these days. Can’t hardly breathe in them things.
These Harlow pants, they sit up high on your belly. Way up high. Like, near your chest high. Keep your belly warm, I guess. And they got these little flappy things on the sides, near the top. Don’t know what they’re for, really. Maybe just for lookin’ at. They button up, these flappy things. Makes ’em look kinda important, I suppose. But they ain’t no pockets. Don’t put no money in there. You will lose it.
And pleats! Oh, these pants got pleats. Right down the front. Like an accordion. Makes ’em look kinda fancy, I guess. But don’t you be fooled. They still just pants. Big, wide, comfy pants. Good for workin’ in the garden, or maybe even going to the market. Or just sittin’ on the porch, watchin’ the world go by. These Madewell Harlow pants, they good for all that.
They say these pants, made of some kinda fancy cloth. “Linen” they call it, and somethin else with a long name. Tencel or something like that, I don’t know. I ain’t never heard of it. Probably just made up. But it feels alright. Not too scratchy. Kinda soft, actually. And light. Like a summer breeze. That’s what they say “breezy”. Feels like nothin’ at all. You can wear them with your boots, or your sandals, or even them fancy high heels the city girls wear, if you’re into that kinda thing.
- High on the waist, these pants are.
- Wide in the leg, like a sailor’s.
- Got them pleats down the front.
- Little button tabs on the sides.
- Made of that linen stuff and the Tencel.
Now, I seen these pants got a zipper. And a button, too. To keep ’em up, you see. And loops! For a belt. If you need one. I don’t. I can keep my pants up fine without one. Got pockets, too. Two in the front. Big ones. Good for keepin’ your hands warm, or maybe hidin’ a little somethin’ from the grandkids. And two more in the back. With buttons. Gotta keep them buttons done up, or you’ll lose what you put in there. You will regret it if you don’t.
These Madewell Harlow, they’re alright, I guess. For pants. They say they’re “classic” and “trendy”. Whatever that means. Just sounds like a bunch of fancy words to me. But they are roomy. That’s for sure. Plenty of room to move around in. And they look nice enough. I wouldn’t be embarrassed to wear ’em to church, I reckon. You will be fine.
They say you can get these pants online. Some place called Nordstrom. Never heard of it. Must be one of them fancy city stores. They say they’ll send ’em to you for free. And if you don’t like ’em, you can send ’em back. For free. Sounds like a good deal, I guess. If you’re into that kinda thing. But me, I like to see what I’m buyin’ before I buy it. Feel the cloth. Make sure it’s good quality. Not like some of that cheap stuff they sell these days.
These Harlow Wide Leg Pants, they’re just pants. But they’re good pants. Comfy pants. Pants you can wear anywhere. Pants you can live in. They ain’t nothin’ special. And they ain’t nothin’ bad, neither. If you need some new pants, these might be the ones for you. But don’t go expectin’ no miracles. They’re just pants, after all.
I remember back in my day, we didn’t have no fancy pants like these. We just had plain old work pants. Made of tough stuff. Lasted a lifetime. These new pants, they probably won’t last that long. But they’re nice enough, I suppose. They feel good on your skin, and they will last you a while if you don’t work on the farm. For pants, they are not bad.
So, there you have it. That’s all I know about these Madewell Harlow Wide Leg Pants. Hope it helps you decide if you want ’em or not. I think I will buy one. It is good to have a new one. Just remember, they’re just pants. Don’t get too excited. You will be fine.
