Continuing the series of articles on fashionable women's wardrobe items, which came into it “from the man’s shoulder”, we present to your attention fashionable cargo pants. This is a practical and convenient thing, but many women still do not dare to acquire it. We will teach you to choose the right model for the body and tell you what to wear with such pants.
What is it?
Cargo pants are representatives of the military style that has been particularly relevant lately. They appeared, as expected, as an element of military uniform at the beginning of the 20th century. The presence of a mass of patch pockets helped the soldiers to do without bags or backpacks in battles.
Very quickly, such pants were adopted by fishermen, builders and other representatives of working professions among men. After all, they also have to carry with them a lot of useful trifles all the time.
Closer to the 1990s, these pants became fashionable among teenagers and young people, students, representatives of creative professions and just idlers. And the raging peak of emancipation made the cargo attractive to girls.
After just a decade, these pants are out of fashion. Designers avoided including them in their collections, and only a few loyal fans remained true to this style. Basically, the cargo remained relevant among adolescents.
But most recently, they returned to men's fashion in a slightly updated form. Later, the diversity of female models grew like mushrooms after rain. And today cargo pants are in demand more than ever. You could say they survived the rebirth.
Initially, the cargo is a straight cut pants, characterized by the presence of many side patch pockets.
Among the brands designed for a wide consumer, at one time, GAP secured the name of the brand that produces "eight-pocket". To this day, the brand offers a wide range of various cargo models. But their range is large and in more respectable brands such as Brunello Cucinelli and others.
Who is suitable?
Since the model range of pants, called cargo, is infinitely large, it can be said without exaggeration that they are suitable for absolutely everyone. You can choose a style that will be appropriate not only for any figure, but also for representatives of this or that age and even style.
If you concentrate on the features of the figure, then it is worth noting that the owners of the “inverted triangle” silhouette should use wide cargo pants to correct the balance of the figure.
Since girls with this type of appearance have narrow hips, they should choose models with voluminous patch pockets in this particular area. So it will be possible to achieve a harmonious image that distracts attention from wide shoulders.
For those who are puzzled by the exact opposite problem - excessive thigh width - there will also be a suitable cargo model. In her, on the contrary, the pockets on the thighs should be absent, and the leg - to be very narrow.
Many owners of a rectangular shape will be pleasantly surprised by how easily and brightly with the help of cargo pants you can create the appearance of a sharp waist. These pants, which add extra volume to the hips, increase the contrast between the top and bottom of the silhouette.
So, depending on the style of the pants, the number of pockets and their locations, the cargo can be used to correct the figure’s flaws or to focus on its merits. In any case, they are suitable for everyone.
Modern models
Cargo in the classic sense of how they were created for the army - these are unisex pants.But today, designers, leaving a characteristic feature - patch pockets - are experimenting with the width of the legs and the silhouette of the pants as a whole, creating more feminine and seductive styles.
There is also a slightly different trend: keeping the classic straight for the cargo and relatively loose fit, designers experiment and leave the pants without patch pockets. They also play with positioning (not only the side of the leg, but also the front, the back).
Very popular among women cargo, slightly narrowed or even completely sewn in the manner of skinny. Incredibly seductive skinny model of cargo, developed in the likeness of pants in the eastern style - Afghani.
By cut, the most relevant today should be considered tight cargo with leg-narrowed leg and only slightly tapering pants, the style of which can be called "boyfriends."
Classic straight and free cargo in female images are becoming less common, but such pants have the right to exist. Especially when it comes to modern interesting variations.
What to wear?
The classic look of cargo pants inspire the creation of images in the style of a worker or outdoor (walking style). This is a great option for unisex lovers.
Such an ensemble implies the neighborhood of fashionable trousers with:
- inflated vests;
- powerful boots, like those of workers (for example, “timberlands”);
- flannel shirts;
- mountain boots (for example, hikers);
- field jackets;
- knit sweaters.
All this magnificence of the unisex format reminds one more masculine style - Herideage, which appeared not so long ago, but the representatives of the beautiful half of humanity are already beginning to take it into service.
With cargo pants of more fancy styles, denim or chambray shirts, as well as oxford fabrics, will be the perfect top. Available in leather or canvas. A sports jacket or blazer can also make a perfect pair of cargo pants.
With almost any cargo model, brown leather brogues look great with thick soles. Boots deserts will be no less relevant. Perhaps even a combination with sneakers, which will perfectly complete the cardigan.
Finishing the parade of industrialized images in women's wardrobe, it should be said about the military style, in which the cargo fit perfectly. How to create a harmonious image in this spirit, we will describe in detail below.
The main thing you want to pay attention immediately - do not overdo it. Military is a fashionable style now. But you should not take it literally and dress from head to foot in camouflage and complete the image with black army boots.
To create stylish military images, it is best to use cargo pants as a central element, around which small but catchy extra touches are based: camouflage-printed accessories, military watches or tokens, pogonchiki on outerwear, gamma khaki or olive color.
By the way, cargo pants can be tucked, but very carefully. Numerous patch pockets so visually steal the length of the legs in such pants. But if you wear a skinny model or even a skinny, and if there are not as many pockets as in the classical model, you can afford a couple of neat curtains. Especially with sneakers or rough shoes.
If you want to create a more rigorous image on the base of the cargo, then adjust the length and carefully hem it, because, for example, with a blazer, the turns on the cargo are not appropriate.
At the same time, cargo are great for creating more gentle images. Turtleneck sweater or knitted blouse pastel range is perfect for cargo pants. By the way, olive trousers will fit in this ensemble - very relevant this season.
Today, designers offer women's cargo even for special occasions. They have fewer pockets, are made of delicate fabrics (satin, silk, etc.).These pants in combination with a chiffon blouse or lace top with a deep neckline will create a charming image. The final touches will be stiletto heels and an elegant clutch.
The variety of cargo models allows you to create an ensemble in absolutely any style, but at the same time it is important to observe one important rule: shoes, like other elements of attire, should correspond to one chosen style.
Spectacular images
Consider the example of the most original photos and, at the same time, simple images that you can create on the basis of cargo and change every day.
Casual look
Olive-colored skinny cargo, sky-blue top and a pink knit cardigan. Trendy clogs and large bracelets, as well as a massive clutch complete the look.
Cargo more strict style of dense fabric and narrowed silhouette - just the very case that allows for gateways. Especially if they are shod with classic pumps.
An extravagant print on the shoes will help make the image more piquant. In this case, the top should be restrained. Black will be just right. Handbag fancy style perfectly completes the image, suitable for going to the cinema or to a party.
Beautiful summer option - classic cargo free cut in combination with minimalist sandals and a cropped top with narrow straps. Here are also allowed gateways. This ensemble is good for shopping or for picnics with friends.
Another option for a dress with super-heavy cargo khaki. Upstairs is a voluminous white lace blouse, in addition, Roman-style sandals and a massive bag in tune with shoes.
Sports image
The sports look is a combination of a cargo, simple top, a short cardigan and sneakers. This is suitable as a backpack, and bulk leather bag.
Casual style
A great variation on the theme of dress in casual style - slightly narrowed cargo from thin flowing fabric. Above - white cropped top and black leather jacket. On the feet - closed platform shoes, made using the colors involved in this outfit. It looks both simple and original at the same time.
Skinny style cargo will look very harmonious with ballet shoes. This fit and elongated cardigan, and neck scarf-tippet - in short, any details that create a romantic mood.
Office Style
If you do not have a strict address code at work, this outfit will be a great reason to surprise all your colleagues with your elegance. The original decorative elements, repeated in the shoes and on the purse, as well as the combination of black velvet and gold, make this very simple suit in itself luxurious, consisting of trousers with original trousers and a free white top.
Military style for women
This concept is very broad. You can allow only blotches of camouflage in casual feminine costume.
Or you may not turn to camouflage at all, but by combining khaki pants with beige-colored shoes, create a direct association with military style.
There are several areas within the very concept of "military" for women. So, we can distinguish "smart military" - a minimalist version of the fashionable style, in which you can even go to the office.
It is possible to distinguish the so-called elegant military - heels, pastel colors and other elegant details are appropriate.
Whatever you choose to create a military style - camouflage, a range of khaki or olives, army accessories - cargo pants will be an excellent base for this.