Take this as your sign; it’s time to ditch the mom jeans and opt for the baggy cargo pants that have got us all in a chokehold instead.
It's the look all millennials and Gen Zs are wearing on TikTok right now, but the return of the cargo pant is by no means fleeting.
You've no doubt seen the 90s and Y2k styles that have been all over the internet over the last couple of years, but with them popping up everywhere this summer too we're calling it… cargo pants are the key comeback piece you need to hop on to create the perfect cool girl aesthetic.
Cargos offer a super versatile option and can be worn for everything from a super casual street wear look to a dressy night out ensemble, making them the perfect day-to-night staple for anyone trying to build a trend-led capsule wardrobe.
BOTTEGA VENETA Belted wool-blend wide-leg cargo pantsThe Ragged Priest wide leg baggy combat trousers with leg panelsTopshop high waisted wide leg utility trouser in brownFashionkilla wide leg utility cargo trouser co-ord in greenRiver Island Plus utility cargo trousers in blackDOLCE & GABBANA Distressed camouflage-print cotton-blend straight-leg cargo pantsThe most popular colourways are undoubtedly neutral with white, beige, brown and black reigning supreme, but they also come in fun hues for anyone looking to bring a bit more personality to the aesthetic.
A.L.C. Toby belted twill cargo pantsTIBI Fundamentals Powder pleated coated-shell cargo pantsThose of you who love a nostalgic sartorial reference will no doubt be envisaging their 90s and early 2000s heyday, with the likes of Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt, Aaliyah and the whole Destiny’s Child group channelling the look.
Bella Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski, Rihanna and Kim K have all been spotted in cargos recently, with each of them putting their individual spin on things in terms of styling pieces, while influencers Maddison Sarah and Emili Sindlev have also been busy showing us how to make cargos Insta-worthy with their own relaxed cool girl take.
If you're struggling to envisage how you'd wear cargo pants, there is seemingly endless inspo on TikTok.
Some of the most popular pairing pieces include super cropped tops to show off the midriff, oversized sweatshirts, trainers (especially dunks, Jordans or air forces) and puffer coats for a casual day time look.
They can also be more modestly styled with super chic long-sleeve roll-necks or an oversized jumper.
Elevate PantsTopshop high waisted cargo trouser with utility pockets in whiteUrban Renewal Salvaged Deadtock Beige M65 Cargo PantsUrban Outfitters Archive Red Satin Cargo TrousersMotel Light Blue Cargo PantsHIGH-RISE BAGGY CARGO PANTSOthers have been styling cargo pants with strappy heeled sandals, corset tops and cute shoulder bags to complete a dressy take on the throwback look.
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