20 trendy cargo pants for men and women – trendy models for different budgets

The global trend for pants with patch pockets appeared in the two thousand years, and a couple of seasons ago they returned to everyday life. They are actively worn by various stars, including Jay-Z, Prince William, Lewis Hamilton, David Beckham, Bradley Cooper. The trend did not bypass the main beauties of the glossy: Irina Shayk, Rihanna and Hailey Bieber.

This year the world’s leading designers have once again included cargos in their spring-summer collections. What are their variants in trend? Let’s look at the current versions and ways to complete them.

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Cargo pants are loose or baggy pants with several patch pockets on the sides. They can be located on the hips or in the calf area. As a rule, they are closed with buttons, Velcro or zippers.

In the classic version, the colors are muted: gray, green and brown shades. The fabrics are simple and hard-wearing. The model has six pockets: back, top front, side.

Now that the cargo is a sharp trend, coloring materials and design features can be very different.

How to choose them and with what to wear?

Women’s cargo pants with waders BERGMAN, 2626 rubles / Wildberries

A bit of history

For the first time such a model of pants is mentioned in 1938. Then the cargo was used as a uniform for the British military. The design was borrowed from the ski suit. They were originally made of denim. Then they switched to thick twill.

“Cargo” is the English word for “cargo.” Why the name? The single pocket in the front was used to hold maps and a lot of little things.

Cargo-joggers for men O’STIN, 2999 rubles.

Four years later – in 1942 – the design was rethought. There were two patch pockets. They were located in the usual places – on the sides. This model was considered much more comfortable.

After the military surplus closet got into open sale, comfortable and light pants were loved by many people. They began to be worn by workers and fishermen. Also convenience was appreciated by tourists. Cargo became part of the outfit for outdoor activities.

Women’s cargo jeans by Tvoyo, 2399 rubles.

What is in trend?

Today there can be few or many patch pockets on cargo pants. There are a lot of popular colors: from classic muted to “girly” pink.

Materials used today are very different and unexpected, even very expensive and delicate.

One of the most popular is silk. Models made of it were presented in the spring collection – 2023 from Versace. Denim, cotton, eco-leather, satin and nylon are also on trend.

O’STIN women’s Cotton Cargo Joggers, 2999 rubles.

Actual pants are either with exaggerated or low fit, as it was in the 2000s (the average is not given). Designer LaQuan Smith returned to the latter in his Spring-Summer 2023 collection. The designer suggests women to combine them with a body and heeled sandals.

Trousers-cargo women’s wide DAFFY world, 2240 rubles / Wildberries

Popular and tapered trousers-cargo. The model can be initially not too wide. Another option is palazzo (very wide pants), pulled down from the bottom. This purpose can be served by ties or waders. By the way, if you choose the second option, take into account – the design may not be too comfortable. Sometimes the waders are so long that they get in the way when walking. It is better to choose options with the ability to tuck them in or combine such a variant of pants-cargo with heels (but it is not always safe).

What to wear for women?

In the closet of the beautiful half of mankind free cargos are combined most often with shortened or tight-fitting tops. It can be: a cropped top, a short longsleeve, a T-shirt (as an option – tied at the waist), a small knitted cardigan with buttons or a shortened windbreaker.

Women’s cargo pants V.P.Line, 2772 rubles / Wildberries

Shoes are allowed completely different. Both in a sporty style, and in feminine. For example, this summer you can wear cargos with flip-flops, which will become very relevant. And with heels? Also real, but for this you need to have enough fashionable determination.

Not only tight, but also voluminous tops can be combined with cargos. We are talking about oversize blazers. Of shoes here it is better to take boat shoes or mules on heels. So the silhouette will become more harmonious, and the pants will not make you look fat.

Women’s cargo pants Bobby pin, 2911 rubles / Wildberries

The classic and the simplest option – with a plain white T-shirt. It is better to put on an oversize shirt or a sweater on top. Bulky models can be slightly tucked into the pants. There is also an option – to put an oversize jacket over a shortened top (bra). This version requires preparation – moral and physical. In the first case, it’s about the ability to keep a fashionable blow – slanted glances, etc. In the second – about the state of the abdominal muscles.

Accessories will help to make the image interesting. Baguette or hobo handbag, chain on the belt (around the neck), glasses – all this will add a note of chic to the bow.

What to wear for men?

You can take an example from Brad Pitt. See how he wore cargos in the 90s. It will be a combination with a loose t-shirt. One of the most popular is the model of white color. But it can also be brightly colored or have an accent print. If the cargos are made in a basic color, such a thing will look adequate.

Cargo-joggers made of tweed men’s O’STIN, 1999 rub.

Another option is a sweatshirt. You should also wear a light-colored T-shirt under it. A strip of fabric at the bottom and top at the throat will add interesting touches to the image. You can also throw on an oxford shirt without buttoning it.

Cargo pants have become a great tandem to over-size bombers. They are also a trend this season and a thing that refers to the militaristic style. Thus, we get the perfect combination.

SUN Street Men’s Cargo Joggers, 4082 rubles / Wildberries

If men’s cargo pants narrow down to the bottom, high sneakers or lace-up boots are suitable as shoes. Models with a wide pant leg are well combined with sneakers on a large sole.

In cool weather, wear cargos with down vests or quilted jackets. A cool combination turns out and with shirts made of denim or chambray. Complete the image with accessories. It can be baseball caps, watches and glasses.

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