Cargo trousers, the pocket pants for women
Starting at £45.78
£22.04
Our selection of Cargo Pants brings together trousers with side pockets: Project X Paris straight, basic and with multiple pockets, Le Temps des cerises Rivera in seven-eighths length, Sixth June wide, La Petite Étoile Pina, Urban Classics high-waisted, Herock Mars and Hector, Desigual Fan, Only Missouri, Payper Wear Forest and Olaf Hussein.
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Born in the army
The cargo pants get their name from their large patch pockets on the thighs, designed to carry gear. They originated in the British army in the late 1930s, with a pocket on the thigh for maps and bandages, and were later adopted by American paratroopers during World War II. Reclaimed by the hip-hop and skate movements of the 1990s, they became a staple of streetwear, before firmly establishing themselves in women's wardrobes.
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Styles
The wide cargo, like the Sixth June, plays the streetwear card, worn with sneakers and a cropped top. The straight cargo, like those from Project X Paris, is more understated and worn daily. The high-waisted cargo, like the Urban Classics Twill, elongates the silhouette. The seven eighths cargo, like the Le Temps des cerises Rivera, reveals the ankle and shoes. Models with multiple pockets, from Project X Paris, embrace the utilitarian heritage.
Fabrics and pairings
Cotton canvas or twill, sturdy materials, are the historical fabrics of the cargo; stretch versions, like the Payper Wear Forest, offer more comfort. The Herock, from the Belgian workwear brand, maintains the utilitarian spirit. Khaki, beige, and black are the classic shades. It is paired with a fitted t-shirt, a crop top, or a knotted shirt to balance the volume, with sneakers, ankle boots, or sandals. Wash it inside out at thirty degrees.
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Frequently asked questions
High-waisted or low-waisted cargo: which to choose?
The high-waisted length elongates the leg and is worn with a cropped or tucked-in top. The low-waisted, more streetwear style, is reminiscent of the 2000s and pairs with a fitted top to balance the volume.
Where did cargo pants come from?
They originated in the British army in the late 1930s, featuring a pocket on the thigh for maps and bandages. American paratroopers then adopted them during World War II.
What shoes to wear with cargo pants?
Thick trainers or high-top sneakers for an urban look, ankle boots for autumn. With a flowy cargo, heeled sandals or mules add a more feminine touch.
Which cargo for a slim silhouette?
Opt for a straight or slightly tapered cargo, with discreet pockets, which won’t overwhelm the silhouette. A seven eighths length, like the Rivera from Le Temps des cerises, reveals the ankle and elongates the leg.
How to care for cotton cargo pants?
Wash them inside out at thirty degrees, with pockets emptied and buttons fastened, to preserve the color. Hang to dry by the waist to limit creasing and ironing.
