38 Stylish Pairs of Cargo Pants You Need to Shop ASAP
Because you can never have enough pockets.
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When it comes to cargo pants, you either hate 'em or love 'em—there's no in between. After all, the baggy, oversized style tends to give "suburban dad" vibes. We've always known that cargo pants are functional, thanks to all those pockets, but not exactly always fashionable. Guess what? Things. Have. Changed! These days, cargo pants are a stylish option for nailing that chill, cool girl aesthetic and remixing a more formal look. They're one of the biggest ongoing trends in 2024, tbh. Street style queens like Rihanna, Zendaya, Hailey Bieber, and Bella Hadid flawlessly execute the look over and over again, and that obvi makes us ready to retire any past hangups about cargo pants. However, that doesn't necessarily mean finding the right pair(s) will be just as effortless. So, we took it upon ourselves to make shopping the divisive style easy for you. (You're welcome!)
What's most amazing about these pants is the versatility—wear 'em with sneakers or dress them up with a strappy heel. Pair with an oversized blazer for the office or a sporty top for weekend play—truly, a cargo pant will take you anywhere. And bonus, you can keep your lipgloss and credit card in one of those many functional pockets and the style can be worn year-round. I'm tellin' ya, there's a pair for everyone. See for yourself—in this curated selection, you'll find patterned pants, pretty colors, fun, and classic silhouettes!
Our top picks for the best cargo pants of 2024:
BTW, if you're trying to get your summer wardrobe together, here are some sweaters (yes, summer sweaters exist!) flirty summer dresses (and some linen ones, too!) and lightweight pants to make life easier. Oh, also—if you have no idea what to wear or how to pair 'em, this list of major summer outfit inspo is just what you need. Okay, okay now scroll down to pick your player.
Earn your stripes with these straight-fit, Y2K-inspired pants.
Running around the city will be a breeze with these stretchy, wide-leg Adidas pants.
Street style icon alert—you belong in these super cool cargo trousers and don't you try to convince yourself otherwise!
Rave Review: "I love these pants—super comfy and on trend! They do run very large but that's the point. I am a true size 12 and returned and got the 10. They are now the perfect baggy pant.
"Hey Alexa, play 'Texas Hold 'Em' by Beyonce. March into your cowgirl era with boldness with these washed denim jeans.
You'll be festival-ready all summer long with these lace cargo pants. They'll end up being your go-to for beach days too!
These floral high-waisted cargo pants are perfect for art girlies and history lovers. They have a romantic Bridgerton energy about them that we can't ignore.
Let's be fr: your tiny purse can only fit your lipgloss and ID. Go for a set of cargos with generous pockets to slip in your phone while you run around the city.
Easing into the cargo trend? Start with a classic black pair from The Frankie Shop.
Pretty Little Thing Khaki Wide Leg High Waisted Cargo Pant
These are perfect for weekend errands. The elastic waist is comfortable and adds a sporty look. Pair with sneakers!
3.1 Phillip Lim Women's Overdyed Denim Utility Jeans
Go with the acid wash denim in a cocoon shape for ultimate cool status.
If you're looking for a perfect "summer white," look no further.
Level up with a pretty pink palette.
Pair them with a sneaker or a heel—this cargo pant has range, honey.
If you're all about color, you can't go wrong with this lilac pair from CAMI NYC.
OFF-WHITE Cotton-Canvas Straight Leg Cargo Pant
You won't even need a purse with all the pockets on this Off-White cargo pant.
Want something a little flashier? These shiny pants from Zara are perfect for grabbing attention.
Try these for a silky pajama aesthetic!
One can never have too many pockets, right?
We love an ultra wide cargo pant for an easy office look.
Cassie Anderson is the fashion director for Cosmopolitan, where she leads celebrity styling and fashion continuity for the print magazine and the brand’s digital platforms. Cassie joined Cosmopolitan after 10 years of editing and styling at Harper’s BAZAAR. Cassie has also styled for other Hearst titles, including Elle, Town & Country, and Esquire. Follow her fabulous feed - featuring the A-list talent she’s styled - on Instagram and TikTok.
Tarah-Lynn Saint-Elien is the fashion editor at Cosmopolitan, writing weighty and witty stories that run the gamut of gushing over Zendaya to convincing you of everything you need in your closet! She began her journey in the industry with a fashion and faith blog and an internship at Elle about 10 years ago. Since then, she's also served as the style editor at The Haitian Times. The Haitian-American pageant queen is Miss Supranational Haiti 2024, a Syracuse Masters graduate, and the author of three books, including: Claim Your Crown. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok: @iamtarahlynn.
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