Pants are having a bit of a moment right now. What we mean by that is, the going out top had its era and has even now reemerged, the LBD trend is just about evergreen, and you can spot a new shoe trend from miles away. On the contrary, pants as a rave-worthy puzzle piece of an entire ensemble have often been overlooked – Until now. From the onset of the straight leg jeans trend, to trousers with cutouts at the hip, pants are, for once, the center of attention. The trend currently brewing on the horizon? Cargo pants.
Okay, we know. Hear the words ‘cargo pants’ and you’d be forgiven for immediately thinking of the bottoms your brother wore on repeat throughout high school, but these days, they’ve gotten quite the makeover, and are even hitting the scene with dressier elements. With its revival, designers have turned to a more refined version of the cargo pant (see, for example, any one of Blumarine’s recent runway collections), using satin, playful hues and unexpected textures to ease the garment into a more fashion forward territory. And let’s just say, they’ve all succeeded. Expect these baggy, yet chic trousers to speckle the closets of fashionistas far and wide throughout the spring season, and thus, your social media feeds as well. In need of a few new bottoms to go with your spring cardigans and halter tops? Scroll ahead for some of the best.
