And we have a theory as to why.
For anyone whose teen years overlapped with early-aughts fashion, cargo pants are not new territory. Blame it on the influence of Avril Lavigne,resident fashion insider Rachel Green, or Destiny Child’s “Survivor,” but many of us can recall adding heavy-pocketed pants to our signature look along with our platform sandals and our favorite flavor of Lip Smackers circa 2001.
Think about it: The most popular bags of the last few years all suggest a desire to carry around less baggage,being the most extreme example. They may not be practical, but they do suggest an attitude shift, a desire of feeling unencumbered and navigating the world with just only the bare essentials.
Of course, that’s not to say that cargo clothing is having a moment simply because designers have consolidated our accessory game. The aughts came and went, but cargo pockets remained a constant in workwear, like they have been.
The 2019 approach to the cargo aesthetic appeals to shoppers who lean into the baggy silhouette and will pair them with high-tops, as well as those who like contrasting fits and might style them with slim stilettos. You know that friend who gleefully announces “and it has pockets!” anytime you compliment her dress? She, too, might even find herself intrigued by cargo-pocketed clothing’s invitation to walk around a bit more untethered.
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