Utility Pants Are About to Take Over This Fall—29 Pairs I'm Obsessed With
If you're a fan of pockets, then I have great news for you: Utility pants are about to be one of fall 2022's biggest trends. They encompass everything from carpenter (love a cute lil hammer loop!) to cargo styles, and the workwear-inspired look is ready to take over. Brands like Still Here, which released its popular Subway jeans, and Alex Mill, which launched its Phoebe Pants, helped the trend gain momentum among the fashion set earlier in the year, but come fall, I guarantee you won't be able to miss it.
Here, I rounded up 29 pairs of utility pants in all shapes, sizes, colors, and rises, so you're bound to find at least one that's up your alley. Don't let the practical aesthetic make you think that your styling options are limited, either. You can wear them with sneakers or heels, T-shirts or button-downs—or anything in between! Some designs are more tailored, and others are meant to look loose and relaxed, so it's totally up to you. For the upcoming season, check out the best alternatives to jeans and trending fall prints if you want even more style inspo.
This pair has a tailored look to them, so you can wear them in and out of the office.
Normally, I avoid parachute pants, but something about this Rag & Bone pair has me changing my mind.
Keep things loose with this khaki style from Frankie Shop.
The added hammer loop on this leather pair gives them that utilitarian feel combined with a luxe aesthetic.
With a 4.5-star rating and more than 50 reviews, this style is hard to pass on.
You can't have a utilitarian-pant roundup without including Dickies. Rules are rules!
This pretty pair has a 4.2-star rating and comes in standard, plus, petite, and tall sizing. The range!
The statement design of this pair is worth whatever the hassle may be of getting them off and on.
A cherry-red pair with a hammer loop will get you so many compliments.
Cargo jeans are often baggy, but this high-waisted style has slim pockets that reduce any bulk. You might want to go one size up, though, as reviewers say they can run small.
I always love two trends in one! Puddle and utility pants in this case.
Silver hardware stands out on a navy pair of carpenter jeans.
The same shape as typical utility pants with a more subtle visible seam toward the hem.
A two-tone pair is great for those who don't like to commit to one color.
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Lauren Adhav is a freelance fashion editor based in Los Angeles. Originally from Orlando, Florida, she got her start as the beauty and fashion editorial assistant at Cosmopolitan and worked her way up to fashion editor. She contributed to both the website and print issues, pitching new ideas, forecasting trends, covering red carpet events, and informing the overall coverage and brand voice.
After five years in NYC, she moved to Los Angeles. As a freelance fashion editor, she contributes to Cosmo, The Cut, and now Who What Wear. She also spends an unhealthy amount of time online shopping for the perfect piece, and now that she's in L.A., she's rediscovering her soft spot for malls.