These Controversial Early Aughts Pants Are Making A Comeback
It's time to dig through your fashion archives, because cargo pants are back, baby. With their large utilitarian pockets, cargo pants offer plenty of space to stash an oversized phone, an extra lippie and hand sanitizer. If your decades-old pair could use a refresh, we've found a few replacements that give the throwback style a modern update with drawstrings, unexpected pocket placements and decorative straps galore.
Dynamite
The adjustable cuff on these breezy cotton pants makes them easy to style.
Parachute cargo pants, $70, dynamiteclothing.com
Banana Republic
A paperbag waist and ankle-high pockets give these vintage-inspired pants a modern touch.
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Utility pants, $190, bananarepublic.ca
Penningtons
These relaxed carpenter jeans feature a wide-leg silhouette, prominent pockets and a hammer loop, which is set to be spring's trendiest denim detail.
Carpenter jeans, $80, penningtons.com
H&M
Embellished with vertical seams and metal buckles, these twill pants look equally great paired with sneakers or high heels.
Wide-leg cargo pants, $75, hm.com
Athleta
Designed for weekend adventures, these water-repellent, sun protective cargo leggings take fashion to the trail and beyond.
Cargo leggings, $139, athleta.ca
Ganni
Visible stitching is a stylish addition to these hemp cargo pants.
Cargo trousers, $290, ssense.com
Old Navy
Looking for the perfect travel companion? Look no further than this pair of loose, relaxed and stretchy cargos.
High-waisted cargo pants, $50, oldnavy.ca
Urban Outfitters
When it comes to style, it doesn't get much easier than throwing on a jumpsuit. This one features adjustable cuffs and big side pockets.
Cargo jumpsuit, $114, urbanoutfitters.com
Reitmans
These straight-leg cargo joggers are a cute addition to your loungewear collection.
Cargo joggers, $50, reitmans.com
Reformation
An olive hue paired with plenty of pockets gives these pants a utilitarian vibe.
Cargo jeans, $210, thereformation.com
Mavi
Made from soft twill, these cropped pants are a timeless pick.
Cargo pants, $138, mavi.com
Mango
For a sleek and polished take on the trend, opt for a pair of tailored trousers with extra pockets.
Cargo trousers, $150, mango.com
Abercrombie & Fitch
Also available in the brand's curve-friendly cut—which Chatelaine tried and loved—these vegan leather pants are the ultimate tribute to the ’90s.
Faux leather cargo pants, $136, abercrombie.com
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Andréanne Dion is the senior editor, style, beauty and travel at Chatelaine. She is also a contributing editor at FASHION and Hello! Canada.
