The Millenial’s Guide to Cargo Pants Outfits
Cargo pants are a major spring 2024 fashion trend. If you’re not sure how to wear cargo pants or looking for ideas on how to style them, this post is for you!
While my core memory of cargo pants goes back to high school and styling them with sneakers and tiny tops, today’s cargo pants are really versatile.
You can dress them up with heels, dress them down for casual looks, go minimal or maximalist when it comes to pockets–the choice is yours!
Read on for some supercute ideas to inspire you on how to wear cargo pants in 2024.
casual cargo Pants outfits
These cargo pants are actually a Banana Republic Factory find! I love that they are a bit more fitted than a lot of the wide-leg cargos. These are great for a casual, everyday look.
Cargo pants with a cute top and sneakers is the formula for making these casual cargo pants outfits work.
You can accessorize with a hat if it’s a sunny day, and pretty much any casual top will work for this–from tank tops to sweaters!
Speaking of sweaters, an unbuttoned cardigan like this looks casual chic when styled with a pair of sandals.
One of the reasons cargo pants are so trendy for casual outfits is that they’re a bit of an upgrade from jogger pants outfits, but less dressy than this season’s trousers.
These cargo pants from Abercrombie are heavy in my rotation. I’ve worn them for errands, casual days and even travel days–they make a great airport outfit!
Dressy Cargo Pants Outfits
My memory of cargo pants is full of casual looks. But today’s cargo pants can be dressed up for brunch, a date night or a fun girl’s night out!
What’s great is these pants are much more comfortable than a pair of jeans. Here are a few ideas on how to dress up cargo pants.
These cream cargo pants feature a tie-waist, cinched ankles and just one pocket for a very streamlined cargo pant look. I style these with heels for a dressier fit, and the pant itself is a dressier fabric.
These baggy cargo pants from Amazon are a great example of a look that’s similar to trouser, but just has a few extra pockets. This is wearable to the office and beyond!
CHEAT CODE: The key to dressing up cargo pants can really be as simple as adding a pair of heels! Pointy toe pumps and heeled sandals are a great way to rock this look.
Styling satin cargo pants
I’m a sucker for satin cargo pants. They’re so versatile and a cute date night outfit idea! They’re also inherently dressier than denim or more casual fabrics.
This black pair from Revolve has been a wardrobe staple of mine. They run true to size and there are so many ways to style these!
RELATED: 5 Ways to Wear Black Joggers
I recently got these pink cargo pants, which are an excellent find at under $100! These come in 6 colorways and I love that you can cinch the ankles for a more tailored look or leave it untied for a more relaxed, wide-leg vibe.
denim cargos
If you’re a denim lover, you may love cargo denim. These are often pretty casual and usually in a wide-leg silhouette.
Style these with a chunky sneaker for a cute and casual look, or grab your favorite pointy-toe heels—your choice!
Since denim cargo pants tend to be a wide-leg fit, bodysuits, crop tops and tighter tops tend to work best with these.
Are you into the cargo pants trend? Let me know if this is a look you’re wearing!
