You Need These Cargo Pants in Your Life (2024)

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Our top picks for the best cargo pants of 2024: best over-dyed best in white best in barbiecore best in versatility best sleek pair best streetstyle vibes best metallic feels best chic and comfy moment FRANKIE SHOP Hailey Denim Cargo Pant FRANKIE SHOP Hailey Denim Cargo Pant PrettyLittleThing Khaki Wide Leg High Waisted Cargo Pant PrettyLittleThing Khaki Wide Leg High Waisted Cargo Pant 3.1 Phillip Lim Women's Overdyed Denim Utility Jeans 3.1 Phillip Lim Women's Overdyed Denim Utility Jeans Vince Drop-Waist Wide-Leg Cargo Pant Vince Drop-Waist Wide-Leg Cargo Pant DES PHEMMES Stone-Washed Cargo Jeans DES PHEMMES Stone-Washed Cargo Jeans AGOLDE Ginerva Cargo Pant AGOLDE Ginerva Cargo Pant CAMI NYC Elsie Pant CAMI NYC Elsie Pant OFF-WHITE Cotton-Canvas Straight Leg Cargo Pant OFF-WHITE Cotton-Canvas Straight Leg Cargo Pant Zara Shiny Cargo Pant Zara Shiny Cargo Pant Tibi Shiny Nylon Pleated Stella Cargo Pant Tibi Shiny Nylon Pleated Stella Cargo Pant Heron Preston Ex-Ray Cotton Canvas Cargo Pant Heron Preston Ex-Ray Cotton Canvas Cargo Pant Me + Em Relaxed Low-Rise Cargo Trouser Me + Em Relaxed Low-Rise Cargo Trouser MANGO Parachute Pants MANGO Parachute Pants Agolde Ginerva Cotton Cargo Pant Agolde Ginerva Cotton Cargo Pant Monse High-Waist Cargo Pant Monse High-Waist Cargo Pant AFRM Rollins Pant AFRM Rollins Pant Zara Taper Cargo Pant Zara Taper Cargo Pant Leset Barb Drawstring Cargo Pant Leset Barb Drawstring Cargo Pant adidas Wide Cargo Pant adidas Wide Cargo Pant LVIR Wide-Leg Cargo Pant LVIR Wide-Leg Cargo Pant
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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 as a tourist' 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 of 2023, 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.

FRANKIE SHOP Hailey Denim Cargo Pant

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FRANKIE SHOP Hailey Denim Cargo Pant

Now 30% Off

Easing into the cargo trend? Start with a classic black pair from The Frankie Shop.

PrettyLittleThing Khaki Wide Leg High Waisted Cargo Pant

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PrettyLittleThing Khaki Wide Leg High Waisted Cargo Pant

Now 50% Off

These are perfect for weekend errands. The elastic waist is comfortable and adds a sporty look. Pair with sneakers!

best over-dyed

3.1 Phillip Lim Women's Overdyed Denim Utility Jeans

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best over-dyed

3.1 Phillip Lim Women's Overdyed Denim Utility Jeans

Now 40% Off

Go with the acid wash denim in a cocoon shape for ultimate cool girl status.

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best in white

Vince Drop-Waist Wide-Leg Cargo Pant

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best in white

Vince Drop-Waist Wide-Leg Cargo Pant

Now 50% Off

If you're looking for a perfect "summer white," look no further.

best in barbiecore

DES PHEMMES Stone-Washed Cargo Jeans

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best in barbiecore

DES PHEMMES Stone-Washed Cargo Jeans

Now 50% Off

Level up with a pretty pink palette and jump on the Barbiecore train.

best in versatility

AGOLDE Ginerva Cargo Pant

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best in versatility

AGOLDE Ginerva Cargo Pant

Pair them with a sneaker or a heel—this cargo pant has range, honey.

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best sleek pair

CAMI NYC Elsie Pant

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best sleek pair

CAMI NYC Elsie Pant

If you're all about color, you can't go wrong with this lilac pair from CAMI NYC.

best streetstyle vibes

OFF-WHITE Cotton-Canvas Straight Leg Cargo Pant

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best streetstyle vibes

OFF-WHITE Cotton-Canvas Straight Leg Cargo Pant

Now 40% Off

You won't even need a purse with all the pockets on this Off-White cargo pant.

best metallic feels

Zara Shiny Cargo Pant

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best metallic feels

Zara Shiny Cargo Pant

Want something a little flashier? These shiny pants from Zara are perfect for grabbing attention.

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best chic and comfy moment

Tibi Shiny Nylon Pleated Stella Cargo Pant

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best chic and comfy moment

Tibi Shiny Nylon Pleated Stella Cargo Pant

Try these for a silky pajama aesthetic!

best for storage

Heron Preston Ex-Ray Cotton Canvas Cargo Pant

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best for storage

Heron Preston Ex-Ray Cotton Canvas Cargo Pant

Now 60% Off

One can never have too many pockets, right?

best for fashun

Me + Em Relaxed Low-Rise Cargo Trouser

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best for fashun

Me + Em Relaxed Low-Rise Cargo Trouser

Now 30% Off

We love an ultra wide cargo pant for an easy office look.

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best parachute style

MANGO Parachute Pants

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best parachute style

MANGO Parachute Pants

Now 40% Off

You'll automatically look chic in a cream cargo pant.

best low-rise

Agolde Ginerva Cotton Cargo Pant

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best low-rise

Agolde Ginerva Cotton Cargo Pant

Now 60% Off

This hip-hugging, relaxed silhouette is ideal for minimal accessories and a tank top.

best sporty feel

Monse High-Waist Cargo Pant

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best sporty feel

Monse High-Waist Cargo Pant

Ahhh! Just look at this gorge color. Talk about eye-catching.

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this green wonder

AFRM Rollins Pant

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this green wonder

AFRM Rollins Pant

The tonal greens are *chef's kiss*.

this fab set

Zara Taper Cargo Pant

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this fab set

Zara Taper Cargo Pant

TBH, I just need this entire set for myself.

best for chillin'

Leset Barb Drawstring Cargo Pant

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best for chillin'

Leset Barb Drawstring Cargo Pant

Now 40% Off

Pair this silky, gray pant with a tank and a strappy heel for an effortlessly cool look.

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best casual

adidas Wide Cargo Pant

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best casual

adidas Wide Cargo Pant

Now 50% Off

You can never go wrong with a classic black cargo pant.

best for dressing up

LVIR Wide-Leg Cargo Pant

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best for dressing up

LVIR Wide-Leg Cargo Pant

Upgrade your trousers with a pleated cargo pant like this one.

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Cassie Anderson

Fashion Director

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.

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