Let’s be honest: Every summer there comes a point when we’re truly tired of wearing jeans. They stop feeling like an everyday wardrobe staple and more like baggage hanging from your waist, the heavy denim fabric sticking to every inch of your legs in the unbearable heat and humidity. Shoppers around the world thought they found a chic alternative in a pair of polyester ‘Flowing Wide-Leg Trousers’ from Zara that have an elasticated waistband and pockets, but alas, women on TikTok have been sharing accounts of how they’ve been tripping and faceplanting on the pavement thanks to the excess fabric getting caught under shoes and, in one unfortunate incident, even an escalator (yikes!).
So, what’s a girl who’s done with denim and craving something more comfortable to do? Thankfully, there’s another alternative that’s forgiving yet spiffy that even celebrities have agreed on: cargo pants.
The oversized silhouette and multiple pockets might not seem like the most sophisticated pair of bottoms to wear to your summer plans, but we beg to differ. Worn with a strappy top and open-toe sandals or a blazer and ballet flats, the utilitarian pants can transform into a reliable wardrobe staple for any occasion. And there’s no such thing as too many pockets.
