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The level of love for the Y2K aesthetic is closely related to your age. If like me, you wore the Y2K style during the Y2K, odds are that the memory is too fresh to embrace it with joy. If the Y2K is vintage for you, the trend looks fresh and exciting. I clearly remember looking for *the perfect* cargo pants, after all the side pockets had to be perfectly sized. Back in the 2000s, just like today, the cargo pants add a sports/outdoorsy vibe to the look. But depending on the fabric and the design you can create cool outfits in different styles, from tomboy to minimal chic.
Y2K Cargo Pants
Bone Utility Cargo Pants For Women
$54.95
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These relaxed-fit utility cargo pants are bestselling on Pac Sun’s website and it’s the perfect cargo to create a tomboy outfit.
Elastic Waist Straight Cargo Pants
$79.99
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Part of Mango’s sustainable collection, these cargo pants have a straight fit and elastic mid-waist with a polished look.
Earthy High Waist Cargo Trousers For Women
$49
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Here is one of the easiest to wear silhouettes for cargo pants: high waist, relaxed fit, straight legs, and reddish-brown color that is flattering for every skin color.
Streetwear BDG Y2K Low-Rise Cargo Pants For Women
$69
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Streetwear at its best!
UV Protection Cargo Pants For Women, The North Face
$79
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These outdoorsy cargo pants from The North Face are made of soft, but resistent, recycled polyester/cotton fabric blend with UPF 50. It’s available in 3 different colors.
Low Waist Plus Size Cargo Pants For Women
$24.99
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It’s safe to say that low waist is the scariest Y2K trend for us Millennials. Just remember we were raised under the most toxic body shaming one can imagine. Thankfully the next generation knows the concept of body positivity, so if you love the low waist look, go for it!
These khaki green low waist cargo pants from H&M have a relaxed fit and straight legs, perfect for chunky platforms tongue sandals, like the one in the picture (that I wore to walk to college every single day!).
Modern Loose Fit Jeans Denim Cargo Pants
$85 $34
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The World is divided between the people who watched live queen Britney and Justin pair in jeans and those who didn’t. No matter in which group you are, you need a lot of fashionista self-confidence to pull an all-denim outfit.
These super high waist cargo pants with a relaxed fit and 3 pockets are stunning.
Figure Flattering Straight Legs Cargo Pants
$45.90
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These are the cutest cargo pants of the season and they are selling fast at Asos.
Ankle Tie Satiny Cargo Pants
$69
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These minimal cargo pants are available in black and olive green and the soft satin finish with ankle ties make them perfect for a trendy casual work outfit. But they will transition beautifully to the happy hour.