Plenty of celebrities seem to agree; Selena Gomez and Jessica Alba have both been photographed in high-waisted ... yet stylish, cargo jeans are the perfect weekend pants –– just add platform ...

these silk cargo pants from Ramy Brook are a high-fashion take on the look. They feature a high waist and a wide leg, which will elongate the leg and provide a more sophisticated silhouette ...

High-waisted pants—usually wide, often pleated—are trendy again. One millennial editor finds them super-suave, while a boomer editor feels oppressed when sporting them. They go to battle.

It's tough to beat the cargo pant when it comes to sheer utility. Even in their simplest form, the ultra-practical and—you guessed it—military-inspired trousers include discrete pocket space ...

For example, she recently showed off her favorite new style: cargo pants ... and these straight-leg-style pants also have an elastic waist and hem. Available in 27 colors (though prices vary).

The perennial outerwear favorite works well with high-waisted wide-leg pants, especially trousers. Go casual with a plaid or cargo style, or dress up your pants with a herringbone or bouclé style.