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Three ways to wear cargos: the '00s version

We’re in our Freaky Friday era. With a Y2K resurgence still in full force, nostalgia is trumping all other trends right now. Escaping your past is becoming impossible *cough* low-rise *cough* with everything from Motorola Razrs to tooth gems crawling out of the woodwork. Join in the fun with a trip down memory lane, one pair of cargos at a time.

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Justice for Avril. Whether you believe the conspiracy theories or not, pay homage to the queen of pop in these iconic camo cargo trousers. Play down the punk with an oversized white shirt and strappy sandals for office days and a baby tee for date night. If only 14-year-old-you could see you now.

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Your social plans need a generous dose of school disco. The highlight of your Year 6 calendar for a reason - the looks, the tuck shop, debuting dance routines - the school disco laid the groundwork for future occasion dressing. Do as you once did and swap your casual khakis for a smarter, satin pair of cargo trousers, styling them up with a going-out top for a true Noughties look. Skip the purple eyeshadow (we beg) but pay homage to its playfulness with a colourful palette and punchy houndstooth print.

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If you’re going to dress like 4G hasn’t been invented yet, you might as well commit and turn your phone off. Or play Snake. Either way, we’ve travelled back to an age when music video (not TikTok) ruled supreme and the premiere of Destiny’s Child’s ‘Survivor’ on MTV calls for cargos. A long-sleeve knit and trainers completes this comfy look; perfect for chilling with friends, then and now. Accessorise with AirPods - obviously.

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