Girls' beige wide leg cargo trousers Size:158 (12–13y) Light padding stays flat enough

Light padding stays flat enough to wear under a winter coat as a mid-layer rather than fighting for space

Grey makes the print stand out rather than sink into a busy background

Lightweight padding adds warmth without the puffed-out bulk that reads wrong at a family gathering

Blue keeps it plain enough for a work call and easy for the weekend

The zip runs far enough down to clear a head quickly without dragging the collar out of shape

Girls' beige wide leg cargo trousers Size:158 (12–13y) Light padding stays flat enoughMinoti's beige cargo trousers cut a relaxed wide leg in canvas, with a high rise that sits at the waist rather than the hip. The zip fly closes with a button, straightforward enough to manage without help in the morning. Belt loops run round the waistband if she wants to add one. The cargo pocket on each leg is deep enough to hold something, and the hip pockets take the rest. Beige works with a knit for school and a T shirt at the weekend.