Recommend some cargo-ish crops?

I had an hour to kill before going to the airport to fly home from the desert today and found myself trying on some bottoms. I have a feeling I will need one or two new ones when I review my warm weather clothing when I get home.

I tried on these Hudson "flight pants" which I really like. Somehow the bulk of the pockets seems to read as the pants and not my legs, which is always a concern for me. Side note: I think this is a kind mirror too, although I also think I lost a few pounds on this trip because I was hiking every day (yeah, I know, I should have been taking it easier on the sprained ankle, because it's swollen now and I'll need to nurse it more when I get home).

Even though I like these pants a lot, I waited because they're a little thick in fabrication. I would like something in a similar vibe in a lightweight fabric for our hot and humid summers. Any suggestions? Mid-rise waist please.

I did buy a new pair of denim shorts at Lucky that are a good length on me (they are embroidered with white flowers) -- we'll see how I feel about the embroidery when I get home. The fit was great. Sorry, no pics of those.

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7 years ago

Susie

Veteran

I usually don't go for cargo style but I got these joggers at Anthro are wonderfully light and soft (though they do wrinkle which I'm ok with for casual pants). They are almost full length on me or I can tuck the hem under for a cropped length.

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Cloth & Stone | Anthropologie Trimmed Cargo Joggers

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annagybe

(website)

Not cargo, kinda spendy, but cool
https://www.oaknyc.com/mb083-w002fatigue.html

https://www.oaknyc.com/mb083-w002black.html

Anonymous

Following along with interest. I LOVE a good cargo pant. Can't really see much of your photo - too dark on my monitor, sadly.

UmmLila (Lisa)

Not super cropped, but very lightweight. Green was excellent, same size in black was calf-sucking.

Athleta

Gap Chelsea Cargo Pant

Janet

Late returning to this (traveling yesterday!), but I appreciate the recommendations! Anna, those are really cool but I don't care for the baggy butt drop crotch *on me*. Still traumatized from some childhood teasing from my sister. Susie, I might try on this Anthro joggers, but I'm not loving the elastic at the hem -- I've had bad experience with that style cutting into my calves. Lisa, I love the flat front of the ones you posted, and lightweight sounds perfect. Calf-sucking on you probably means unwearable on me, but I may pop into Athleta and try them on. I do like that green.

Thank you!

texstyle

Those Lou & Grey from Loft poplin pants come to mind (sorry I don't have the Find right now) They don't have the extra pockets but they have some pieced seaming that makes them feel slightly more like cargo. I haven't tried them but keep looking at them...no elastic on the ankles and 100% cotton.

Texstyle, I found them. I do like that color, and the streamlined effect (I don't like really obvious elastic waists, etc). Thanks for the suggestion!

Loft

Lou & Grey Poplin Pants

Angie

Fashion Stylist

I'm putting my vote in for these - although no cargo pockets.

Chino By Anthropologie | Anthropologie Relaxed Chino Pants

$88.00

Nordstrom

Caslon Crop Linen Joggers

I hope they work for you - I love the other soft chinos I got from this line and these are 100% cotton so they should be nice for summer heat.

binkle

Check out Eddie Bauer too.

Firecracker (Sharan)

Those pants look great on you. You have a point, though--lighter weight would be better in your summer.
I am drawn to a lot of Sanctuary pants styles. I had a pair once that were pretty much like Find 1, but in a drapey tencel rather than cotton, and I really liked them. With the tabs, you could kind of drape the leg rather than rolling it, for kind of a ruched effect.

Sanctuary 'Habitat' Crop Pants

Sanctuary 'Peace Trooper' Crop Cargo Pants

Sanctuary 'Terrain' Camo Print Crop Cargo Pants

rachylou

I really like the look on you Janet. I didn't think I would. I hope you find the right pair!

Style Fan

Have you tried the ones from Anthro that Angie recommended? The fabric is very thin and they would be great for hot days. They were a bad fit for me but others have liked them. I also like Sanctuary.

Wanderer Cargo Pants

Sanctuary | Anthropologie Tied Camo Crops

$118.00

No clue as to quality/fit, but decent price and fabric mix

https://www.c21stores.com/prod.....02d08dc0a1

Anna, those look nearly identical to the Tencel joggers I got from Anthro a few years ago. I still have them but they'd are demoted to lounge wear (I wore them in the desert as pajamas too).

Joggers are a weird thing for me. I like them but Jamie is not a fan, so I end up wanting something a bit less sweatpant-ish to wear day-to-day. Maybe it's the baggy butt thing he doesn't like.

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