25 of the best cargo pants for those girlies who love a Y2K trend ✨ (2024)

Trust us, a pair of black cargos will prove just as versatile as your fave jeans – no matter what the season. We'll be wearing these high-rise pants from viral brand The Couture Club all summer long with tank tops, and then taking them into winter with oversized knits.

Whistles' cargo pants feel deliciously ‘90s with their baggy silhouette and utilitarian toggles. Wear yours with chunky ‘dad’ trainers and combat boots to further the streetwear vibe.

Female-founded brand Ro & Zo has combined our fave two trends – cargo pants and linen trousers – to create these comfy trews. The beauty of this pair is that the wide-leg silhouette means you can style them with both trainers and heels. Talk about versatile.

Nobody's Child cargo trousers stay true to the OG utility style with their relaxed fit, patch pockets and washed khaki shade. We love.

Weekday is the king of grungy, streetwear-inspired looks, so it's no surprise the brand has created the perfect cargo pants. This skinny, low-rise iteration will be a staple in your summer wardrobe.

We love AllSaints' summery, all-white pair of cargos, with their elasticated cuffs and flattering tapered silhouette. Wear yours with bandeau tops at day festivals and cropped cardis in pub gardens.

Trust our fave Scandi brand Ganni to give the cargo pants trend a playful twist. We love the cute tie-bows and paper-bag waist on these versatile black trousers. Plus, the contrast topstitching and patch pockets really further that functional feel.

PSA: Shorter girls can wear cargo pants too. If you’re a petite lady, simply opt for a more cropped fit – that way you don’t have to worry about your hems dragging on the floor.

A combination of our fave two trends – leather trousers and cargo pants – these Alice and Olivia trews are a real dream. Crafted from buttery-soft vegan leather, they feel just as good as the real deal.

Avril Lavigne called, and she wants her cargo pants back. But, seriously, these Reformation beauties have Y2K written all over them. We love how they’re fitted around the bum and thighs but drop to a more wide silhouette from the calf.

Cargo pants for a night out? Genius. River Island’s satin trousers have a gorgeous wide-leg silhouette and two discreet military-style patch pockets. The best part? This style comes in petite and plus size iterations and six colours – pick from pink, khaki, navy, beige and silver.

Cargo pants aren’t just for the weekend, Stories’ beige iteration proves that this streetwear-inspired style can work for the nine to five too. Wear these straight-leg cargos to the office with a crisp white shirt and heeled mules.

If you’re over neutral dressing, check out these Bottega blue cargo pants from ASOS’ Collusion range. The contrast top-stitching on these babies makes them look way spennier than they actually are, and you get a matching top thrown in too!

H&M’s sportier take on the classic cargo pants are crafted from a technical nylon fabric. Take cues from the queen of street style, Hailey Bieber, and wear yours with a tube top and oversized blazer on your next night out.

What could possibly be better than a cargo pant? How about cargo jeans? These curve trousers from Yours Clothing have all the same features as our beloved utility style (cuffed hems, oversized pockets and a cool, baggy silhouette), but are crafted from comfy denim.

We couldn’t do a round up of the best cargo pants without including a little camo number, could we? Hollister’s trousers have an adjustable drawstring waist so you can choose to wear yours high-rise or lower on the hips for a real nod to the ‘90s.

The Frankie Shop is the brand fashion editors can’t get enough of – and we can see why. With cleverly-placed pleats and a flattering high waistband, the brand’s tailored cargo pants are a more elevated take on the utilitarian trouser trend.

Want to make cargo pants work for a special occasion? Check out Karen Millen’s curve collection ASAP. Crafted from luxurious satin and detailed with gold hardware, these green trousers are perfect for friday night or fancy dinners.

For a more eco-friendly offering, check out M&S’ cargo pants. These babies are naturally dyed using tea to create a beautiful array of colours. We’ll be wearing the navy pair with a Breton top this summer.

Just want to dip your toe into the cargo pant trend? Mango’s jeans are a great place to start. Cut from a gorge mid-wash denim and finished with subtle pocket detailing, these pants are a real wardrobe hero.