The Comeback of Cargo Pants
Rihanna is the new Kim Possible, and if the queen is wearing them so are we!
by SYDNEY TUCK ★ APRIL 14, 2022
POV: your middle school self is screaming right now. Celebrities just know how to bring back trends you hoped never to see again– like cargo pants. I think this is a lesson to everyone to stop throwing out their old clothes because chances are everything will make a comeback eventually.
Okay, I know what you are thinking, but I promise you there are ways to dress this old fashion staple up. The essence of cargo pants is presented in streetwear. You know, basically Bella Hadid’s entire closet. Cargo pants can be versatile; you can easily dress them up or down! Even better – there is no need for a purse when you have like 16 pockets to fill.
So let's talk logistics. How do I even wear cargo pants?
Option A: Dress it down.
Start by taking a note out of Emily Ratajkowski’s book. Notice how she pairs baggy pants with a tight cropped tank top. This is personally my favorite way to style cargo pants. She makes them look simple, yet put together. I always like to pair baggy with tight, whether that be a baggy shirt with jeans or leggings or baggy jeans with a tight tank top. Sometimes wearing two oversized pieces can look like you’re drowning in clothes.
Option B: Dress it up.
Obviously, I had to mention Bella Hadid—she is always on top of the latest fashion trends. Bella paired her tan cargo pants with a tight corset, black belt, and black heels to tie the look together. This look is perfect for a nice restaurant or even just roaming around the city. Tell me you wouldn’t love people taking pictures of your outfit in New York City dying to recreate it? The makeup, effortless hair, and outfit are a whole look, and I am living for it. Obviously, I’m trying to find dupes of her whole outfit.
Speaking of dupes… where can you find affordable cargo pants that aren’t Rihanna’s $940 Celine camouflage pants?
Good news… Adika just announced their new FedEx express shipping, so you can hop on this trend even faster. Plus, these fashionable cargo pants only retail for $48. With this unique wash, I would pair these with a basic cropped white t-shirt and some docs or a classic white sneaker.
These pants only retail for $54! It’s time to grab your corset and have your Bella Hadid moment. You can literally copy her exact outfit with this dupe!
Last, but not least, time to release your inner Kim Possible with these green cargo pants! These pants retail for $75, but they are definitely worth it. Kim Possible was a fashion icon, and it’s now your time to shine.
Apologize to whoever you made fun of for wearing these utility pants once upon a time… the trend is back. Go find your old pair stuffed in the back of your closet. Lizzie McGuire would be so proud.