Where To Shop Those Cargo Pants You’re Seeing Everywhere

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Corsets, girdles, chopines and hoop skirts — women's fashion has a long and woeful history of oppressing its wearers into extreme discomfort and mind-boggling impracticality. The 1960s saw some progression with the rise of casual pants and shorts, but it wasn't until the 1990s arrived that we saw baggy, uber-comfy fashion reign. Of course, we've always enjoyed a bit of fun as well as the fun-ctional, but it's no wonder that the post-pandemic years have steered us back towards serviceable clothing, made clear with the growing popularity of cargo pants.

Carpenter pants, tracksuits and utility styles have exploded as of late, with everyone from Bella Hadid and Rihanna to Kate Middleton embracing the trend. And it's easy to see why. Comfortable, durable and versatile, cargo pants have plenty to offer, with ample storage space in the form of pockets for all your necessities.

Now, everyone knows that pockets are a game-changer. Not only are women's clothes notorious for a lack of pockets, but we're even slapped with faux, decorative pockets — a concept we've never quite been able to wrap our heads around. Luckily, that's not a problem with these pant styles.

Thanks to last year's Y2K revival and this year's new wave streetwear, cargo pants have proven they're here to stay. Ahead, we've rounded up some of our favourite styles on the market to kick off your autumn/winter wardrobe.