Jeanne Beker on the best weekender bags plus cargo pants

One of Canada’s most trusted authorities on style and fashion, Jeanne Beker has covered the industry for more than 30 years. Now watch her in her current style editor role on TSC’s Style Matters with Jeanne Beker or tune into her new podcast Beyond Style Matters, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Travelling this March Break and not sure how to pack? The latest style trends in Toronto are here to help. Jeanne Beker has paired up the most fashionable and functional cargo pants with oversized bags to make packing painless this season.

A. Courtesy fredas.com/shop B. Courtesy rainbowjeans.com C. Courtesy intermixonline.com

A. CAN’T BEAT THE CLASSIC

“These are a total classic and really speak of spring. These are a great fitting pair of cargos that are never going to go out of style, and there’s a nice crop to these too.” Freda’s, $169, 45 Elm St.

B. DENIM WITH A TWIST

“This faded wash denim is your classic blue jeans with cargo detailing. They’ve got great deep pockets, a nice high waist and are a great alternative to a pair of jeans.” Over the Rainbow, $176.40, 55 Bloor St. W.

C. GO GREEN

“Green is a huge colour right now, such a cheery shade for spring. These have that nice wide, relaxed leg, three pocket detailing and a nice high waist.” Intermix, $625.07, intermixonline.com

D. Courtesy snapdragondesigns.ca E. Courtesy farfetch.com/ca F. Courtesy shopfrock.ca

D. SPRING FORWARD

“These are great if you’re looking for a slimmer fit cargo. It’s an understated style with a nice light shade and from a great local shop.” Snapdragon, $145, 622 Mt. Pleasant Rd.

E. LEATHER EDGE

“This shows you how casual cargo style can be adapted to the edgiest kind of look. These are absolutely seasonless and can be dressed up or down — a real investment piece.” Farfetch, $3,120, farfetch.com/ca

F. ULTRA UTILITY

“I love this classic khaki with a baggier, looser leg. These would look great with any shoe. They have a nice, relaxed feel, and I like that they have this nice high waist.” Coal Miner’s Daughter, $115, 744 Queen St. W.

Winter weekenders

G. SLOUCH STYLE

Opelle, $595, 128 St. Clarens Ave.

H. NOT SO MELLOW YELLOW

M0851, $237, 2901 Bayview Ave.

I. GO WOVEN

Holt Renfrew, $2,195, 3401 Dufferin St.

J. PATCHWORK GREEN

Uppdoo, $395, 916 Bloor St. W.

K. DENIM EVERYTHING

Want Les Essentiels, $297, wantlesessentiels.com

L. TOTE AROUND

Eleven Thirty Shop, $405, 1130 College St.

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