Why I’ll Always Reach For Cargos

What other trousers have that many pockets?

POSTED BY JOSEPHINE ALLEN

If you were to ask me which type of trousers are the most practical, I would say cargos in a heartbeat. There is a dismal lack of spacious pockets on women’s trousers, and it bothers me every day, which is why I always find myself reaching for my cargos.


Some would argue that what cargos offer in comfort and convenience, they lack in style. I couldn’t disagree more. It’s true that not everybody has the cool streetwear style that cargos are often associated with, and as a girly girl, I don’t often see people who dress like me wearing them. But let me tell you, they’re missing out!

It was the influencer Estherxlinda on Instagram who put me onto cargos many years ago, with her colorful ensembles using them as a staple. As well as lacking pockets, women’s trousers often seem to lack belt loops, and everyone knows a fun belt can elevate an outfit.

 

 

To this day, I wear cargos at least once a week. My favorite combo is a pink baby tee, pink belt, and cream cargos because it’s so comfortable but never betrays my aesthetic.

If you need some of these options in your life, here are my Fizzypicks.

BDG Static Mid-Rise Cargo Culotte Pants

BDG
Static Mid-Rise Cargo Culotte Pants
$79

 

Cargo trousers with belt, Light grey, 2000x

ACNE STUDIOS
Cargo Trousers With Belt
$850

 

Baggy Cargo Jeans in Rigid Denim, Organic Cotton, in colour Mid Blue Stone - 1 - GANNI

GANNI
Baggy Cargo Jeans In Rigid Denim
$440

 

Peanuts University Graphic Ringer Baby Tee

PEANUTS
University Graphic Ringer Baby Tee
$29.50

 

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PRADA
Cotton Canvas Cargo Pants
$2450

 

Baby Fit T-shirt with Forest Teddy, Organic Cotton, in colour Chalk Pink - 1 - GANNI

GANNI
Baby Fit T-Shirt With Forest Teddy
$155

 

Twill cargo trousers, Camel Beige, 2000x

ACNE STUDIOS
Twill Cargo Trousers
$850

 

Butterfly Rhinestone Graphic Baby Tee

URBAN OUTFITTERS
Butterfly Rhinestone Graphic Baby Tee
$35

 

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BURBERRY
Cotton-Blend Gabardine Cargo Pants
$960

 

Baby Fit T-shirt with Mushroom Teddy, Recycled Cotton, in colour Strong Blue - 1 - GANNI

GANNI
Baby Fit T-Shirt With Mushroom Teddy
$195

 

UO Too Perfect Santorini Graphic Baby Tee

URBAN OUTFITTERS
Too Perfect Santorini Graphic Baby Tee
$29

 

BDG Sunridge Mid-Rise Cargo Balloon Pants #1

BDG
Sunridge Mid-Rise Cargo Balloon Pants
$79

 

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SAINT LAURENT
Cassandre Slim Leather Belt
$475

 

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AGOLDE
Ambika Cargo Pants
$355

 

Steve Madden Duo Mid-Rise Baggy Cargo Pants

STEVE MADDEN
Duo Mid-Rise Baggy Cargo Pants
$119

 

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VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
Baby Lima Ribbed-Knit T-Shirt
$265

 

Lioness Miami Vibe Low-Rise Baggy Cargo Pants

LIONESS
Miami Vibe Low-Rise Baggy Cargo Pants
$110

 

Cargo Pants in Brown Cotton, Organic Cotton, in colour Chicory Coffee - 1 - GANNI

GANNI
Cargo Pants in Brown Cotton
$370

 

BDG Station Cocoon Baggy Barrel Leg Cargo Jeans

BDG
Station Cocoon Baggy Barrel Leg Cargo Jeans
$79

 

Jacquie The Label Yara Beaded Cherry Graphic Baby Tee

JACQUIE THE LABEL
Yara Beaded Cherry Graphic Baby Tee
$72

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