Cargo Pant Outfits 2026 - How to Wear Cargo Pants

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So we all know diamonds pockets are a girl's best friend, right? There's literally no greater feeling than trying on a gorge dress and discovering you can tuck your hands into those bad boys!!! Well, to appease your lil fashion heart, I'm here to tell you that you can wear all the pockets you want this summer. We've been seeing everywhere over the past year (uh, hello Hailey Bieber and Gigi Hadid) and trust me, they aren't going anywhere.

Cargo pants are a super functional and stylish way to update your wardrobe—they're the perf solution for carrying your must-have items while simultaneously giving your outfit a bit more dimension. They come in a TON of varieties as well... think colorful cargos, camo cargos, cargo jumpsuits, and so on. You can be as free as a bird and ditch your purse (even if it's as stunning as ) if you so choose. (I know, I get separation anxiety from my bags, too.) Anyway, I've got you covered on all the ways you can style your cargo pants, so, without further ado, let's get into these 'fits!

A Tank With Sporty Cargos

MEGA

Got a full day planned and need a comfortable on-the-go outfit? Try a pair of black cargos and keep things simple by styling them with a fitted white tank. To top it all off, add a sleek pair of black sunnies to mimic Hailey B.'s look.

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A Metallic Cargo Vibe

paris, france june 23 model jan baiboon wears a side clasp white tank top, metallic purple raver cargo pants, and white new balance sneakers after the rains show at le centquatre during paris fashion week mens springsummer 2023 on june 23, 2022 in paris, france photo by melodie jenggetty images

Melodie Jeng

Pro tip: Don't be afraid to play with shine. Metallic pants have been such a huge hit the past few seasons and trust me, they're here to stay. Style these bold pants with a simple white tank and a pair of New Balance sneakers.

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Pastel Cargo Pants With Flip Flops

copenhagen, denmark august 09 a guest wears orange sunglasses, gold and diamonds earrings, a brown suede necklace, a white ribbed halter neck cropped tank top, pale pink large cargo pants, a beige and black fabric handbag from chanel, black platform flip flop , outside aeron, during copenhagen fashion week springsummer 2023, on august 09, 2022 in copenhagen, denmark photo by edward berthelotgetty images

Edward Berthelot

Fashion has welcomed flip flops once again. Last year they were a huge trend coming off the runway. We saw fashionistas all over embracing every style from a chunky flip flop to a sleek heeled flip flop. They really can be a shoe for everyone! This pair of platform flops keeps the relaxed feel of these loose cargos going strong.

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Lingerie Details with Heavy Duty Cargos

milan, italy september 23 tiffany hsu wears a black and neon green futurist sunglasses, a white tank top zipper corset with suspender belt, gray faded denim large cargo pants, a green shiny leather handbag, black open toe cap plastic shoes , outside missoni, during the milan fashion week womenswear springsummer 2023 on september 23, 2022 in milan, italy photo by edward berthelotgetty images

Edward Berthelot

Garter straps are a fresh update on the lingerie movement, don't you think? Style a garter strap tank with a pair of super baggy and heavily pocketed cargo pants to recreate this look. Don't forget to add a bright green bag for a fun pop of color!

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A Butterfly Top with Cargos

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Gonzalo Marroquin

Designers like Blumarine and Diesel have shown us that the Y2K revival is sticking around for a little bit longer. And nothing says Y2K quite like a butterfly crop top. Style it with a pair of white cargo pants and you'll look like you walked straight out of 2003 in the best and hottest way possible.

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A Hoodie With Utility Cargos

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Hailey Bieber is forever my inspo when it comes to the baggy off-duty model look. Mimic her style here by copping a pair of cargo track pants and a baggy zip-up hoodie. And of course, don't forget to add some bling!

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A Barbiecore Cargo Moment

copenhagen, denmark august 11 a guest wears a pale pink wool high neck ribbed cardigan, a pink shiny sequined bra swimwear, a pale blue fluffy shoulder bag, pink wide legs cargo pants, dark brown shiny leather ankle boots, gold rings , outside saks potts during copenhagen fashion week springsummer 2023, on august 11, 2022 in copenhagen, denmark photo by edward berthelotgetty images

Edward Berthelot

IDK about you, but seeing the Barbie movie might have been the highlight of my summer last year. Why don't we keep those Barbie pink vibes going this summer, too?! Spice up your pink pieces by pairing them with a hot pair of pink cargo pants.

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An Eclectic Aesthetic

copenhagen, denmark august 11 a guest wearing light pink cargo pants, orange bikini top, orange and pale yellow striped shirt, yellow, red and green sneakers posing outside ganni during copenhagen fashion week springsummer 2023 on august 11, 2022 in copenhagen, denmark photo by raimonda kulikauskienegetty images

Raimonda Kulikauskiene

I've never met a cabana stripe I didn't like! Mix some contrasting colors for a fun and flirty look—and while you're at it, style your cargo pants with a bold sneaker. Together, you'll have an exciting and playful summer outfit.

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A Head-to-Toe Grunge 'Fit

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Julia Fox is the queen of grunge. She styles her oversized cargos just right with a micro top and boxy blazer. Try it out for yourself by playing with proportions—style a a micro bag like the one below with an oversized silhouette (or vice versa)!

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A Denim-on-Denim Cargo Deal

paris, france september 27 a fashion week guest seen wearing a matching amiri denim look with a balenciaga le cagole bag, outside mame kurogouchi during paris fashion week on september 27, 2022 in paris, france photo by jeremy moellergetty images

Jeremy Moeller

The "Canadian tuxedo" can be quite a polarizing fashion statement but hey, I love it. Try refreshing your denim on denim outfits with a pair of baggy denim cargos like these below from Rag & Bone. Style them with a denim button-down shirt and a pair of black platform booties.

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A Relaxed Tee With Slouchy Cargos

Gotham

What's more perfect than a relaxed-fit cargo pant, some chucks, and a boxy tee? Nada. This is the type of outfit you can just throw on without even thinking and it'll always look good. Stylist's tip: I my favorite t-shirt from ATM. It has a great fit and is my go-to, everyday.

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A Scarf Top With Tie-Dye Cargos

copenhagen, denmark august 11 ellie delphine seen wearing cropped top, wide leg cargo pants with side pockets outside saks potts during copenhagen fashion week springsummer 2023 on august 11, 2022 in copenhagen, denmark photo by christian vieriggetty images

Christian Vierig

I just love the contrast of feminine and masculine pieces paired together in an outfit, and this 'fit is the perfect example of that. You'll be the ultimate cool girl in this type of 'fit this summer. Top it off with a pair of sleek sunglasses for more baddie realness.

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An Asymmetrical Orange Top With Camo Cargos

new york, new york september 11 a guest wears a brown and orange tie and dye print pattern asymmetric shoulder top, an orange shiny leather accordion shoulder bag, khaki and brown military print pattern with beige pockets cargo pants, brown sneakers , during new york fashion week, on september 11, 2022 in new york city photo by edward berthelotgetty images

Edward Berthelot

Camouflage and orange is such a great print/color combo. Take some inspo from this fit above and try it out for yourself! Add some dimension to the 'fit by trying a one-shoulder asymmetrical top like the one below from Zara.

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Leather Deets With Cargos

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Add leather details to any look for a bit of structure. Love, love, love, how Gigi paired her cargo pants with a leather blazer, top-handle bag, and chunky loafers! Match her look by trying these cargos from ASOS, a leather blazer from Banana Republic, and some Steve Madden loafers.

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A Mini Moment

paris, france march 07 paola alberdi wears black sunglasses, a black tulle t shirt, a black tank top, a camel shiny leather buttoned jacket, camel shiny leather belted cargo shorts from miu miu, a dark brown faded leather pockets handbag from miu miu, black socks, black satin platform soles high heels shoes from prada , outside miu miu, during paris fashion week womenswear fall winter 2023 2024, on march 07, 2023 in paris, france photo by edward berthelotgetty images

Edward Berthelot

You may think of your dad in the early 2000s when you hear "cargo shorts" but trust me, they can be worn by the fashion girlies too! Miu Miu and Fendi have shown cargo shorts in recent seasons in cute and stylish ways. Below are a couple of options for ya to try it for yourself!

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An Aviator Cargo Jumpsuit

paris, france march 06 tina kunakey is seen wearing a yellow one piece or cargo jumpsuit with pockets and black zippers and black heels outside the stella mccartney show during paris fashion week womenswear fall winter 2023 2024 on march 06, 2023 in paris, france photo by raimonda kulikauskienegetty images

Raimonda Kulikauskiene

Playsuit, romper, jumper—whatever you wanna call it—it's easy and super comfortable. I love the oversized shape paired with a sleek stiletto. Because of its larger silhouette, I suggest pairing this with a smaller handbag.

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A Mixed Combo With Cargos

new york, new york september 12 a guest wears black and purple print pattern sunglasses from balenciaga, a green and orange gradient pattern glitter long sleeves t shirt, silver chain pendant necklaces, a pink purple green shiny leather print pattern shoulder bag, a neon pink shiny leather belt, pale pink large cargo pants, silver shiny leather nailed studded sandals from balenciaga , outside carolina herrera, during new york fashion week, on september 12, 2022 in new york city photo by edward berthelotgetty images

Edward Berthelot

Don't be afraid to be bold by mixing colors and prints! As long as you stick to a strict color scheme, the prints will play v nicely with each other. If you don't want to do too much print mixing, try opting for a solid-colored metallic bag like the one below from Marge Sherwood.

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A Varsity Jacket With Cargos

paris, france february 28 emma bonneaud wears a cream decorated bomber jacket, parachute cream pants, pink striped cropped shirt and diesel bag, outside victoriatomas, during paris fashion week womenswear fall winter 2023 2024, on february 28, 2023 in paris, france photo by claudio laveniagetty images

Claudio Lavenia

Sing it with me now: I feel so high school, every time I... wear a varsity jacket! If Taylor Swift's new song is making you feel like going back to HS, dust off your old letterman jacket and style it with some cargo pants for a preppy but slightly edgy look. Pair the look with slingback pointed-toe heel like shown below.

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A Statement Top and Cargos

milan, italy february 25 a guest is seen wearing cargo denim pants and a 3d tulle off the shoulder top outside the dolce gabbana show during the milan fashion week womenswear fallwinter 20232024 on february 25, 2023 in milan, italy photo by valentina frugiuelegetty images

Valentina Frugiuele

One! Big! Statement! Wearing a top that's larger-than-life makes for a great occasion ensemble. It's also the perf piece to go out partying with friends. The mantra? More is more! Try this fun floral bustier from Bardot paired with a classic pair of olive cargo pants for the perfect night out look.

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A Tonal Look

milan, italy february 23 a guest wears black sunglasses from gucci, a beige zipper chest shoulder off cargo top, a matching beige cargo jacket, beige cargo large pants, a black shiny leather fringed handbag, white shiny leather pointed heels knees boots high boots , outside prada, during the milan fashion week womenswear fallwinter 20232024 on february 23, 2023 in milan, italy photo by edward berthelotgetty images

Edward Berthelot

You can style your utility pockets head-to-toe with absolutely any color, but I love how fresh and summery khaki looks. A pair of boots—combat to cowboy—will also do ya good. Check out the below pieces to recreate this look.

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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 and .

Devin Toolen is the Fashion Assistant at Cosmopolitan where she’s responsible for anything and everything that comes through the fashion closet doors. She preps ready-to-wear, accessories, and shoes for Cosmo photoshoots and assists on set. Devin also writes fashion stories for the Cosmopolitan website. Prior to Cosmo, Devin received her BA from Villanova University and her MA from Parsons in Paris, France. While she is passionate about fashion trends and current styles, she has a deep love for fashion history, heritage and archives. Follow her fashion journey on insta: @devintoolen.

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