These Cargo Pants Look Great on Every Woman Who Wears Them
I officially fell in love with cargo pants when Emily Ratajkowski wore them on the street with a crop top, Prada bag, chunky sneakers, and teddy coat. They actually looked kind of sexy. I gave up skinny jeans on the spot and married my Dickies Girl Carpenter pants, which I tried because of the affordable price point (they're just $50!) and because Emily was also wearing Dickies, a brand that reminds me of my youth (hell yes, I wore those overalls in preschool. You know the ones).
I channeled Spice Girls vibes in my new pants — even my boyfriend was on board. He told me I looked like Emily Ratajkowski in them: "I feel like you think you're Emily Ratajkowski." (That's the same, right? It was if I wanted it to be). I made the executive decision that I should collect all the colorways. But then I thought, "Wait. I love how these pants are slightly baggy, comfy, and flattering all at once. I wonder if other women will feel the same way."
I have a petite frame, and I personally love to wear platform sneakers or boots, but how would my friends style them, and most importantly, how would they feel in them? Would they also turn around to admire their shape in front of the mirror like I did in these pants, approving of the way the structured slacks trace and define the figure, but don't grip tightly at every curve?
I enlisted associate trending and viral features editor Kelsey Garcia and senior social media editor Fabiola Lara to try them out with me. All three of us have different body types, and we took different sizes and colors to find the most satisfying fit. They were generally easy to create an outfit around — we just thought of them as another pair of jeans and each one of us added her own original flavor. (Now you're probably like, "OK, who do they think they are, the Fanta girls?"). It's probably pretty obvious that we felt like total babes in the cargos, because our body language says it all.
I figured since cargos are having a moment in fashion, it would be downright rude for me to keep this secret from you: I found a universally flattering take on this very popular trend, and I want you to try it too, in the name of girl power. Ahead, check out the Dickies we tried, then shop the exact pairs, along with similar cargo pants if you prefer slightly different details.
Sarah
Editor: Sarah Wasilak, editor, Fashion
Colors I Tried in the Dickies Girl Carpenter Pant: Red and Electric Blue
How I Felt: Sexy, relaxed, full of confidence, and like the tomboy that I am. My style changes depending on the season, but I always prefer looks that are casual and yet still striking. It's not just the bold colors that helped me achieve that here, it's the baggy fit that maintains its shape all day long, and with that, its sophistication.
Favorite Pair: I actually love the dark wash denim. I wear these all the time and play them up with bright tops.
Kelsey
Editor: Kelsey Garcia, associate editor, Trending and Viral Features
Colors I Tried in the Dickies Girl Carpenter Pant: White and Black
How I Felt: Apart from feeling comfortable as hell, I felt like the Dickies offered an unexpected element, especially when paired with a more feminine top, and they were a nice departure from the same couple of jeans I've been cycling through all Winter. The baggier fit also made me feel like badass skateboarder chick — a feeling, I've learned, I'm not opposed to at all!
Favorite Pair: While the black pants made me feel like a moody mall goth in the best way possible, I'm partial to the white Dickies because they felt more summery and I'm currently trying to manifest warmer weather.
Fabiola
Editor: Fabiola Lara, Sr. Social Editor, Instagram
Colors I Tried in the Dickies Girl Carpenter Pant: Orange and Olive Green
How I Felt: I felt like the coolest tomboy from your middle school days in these! I loved throwing the Dickies Carpenter pants on because they felt like a statement yet were actually super practical, form-fitting, and flattering. They fit really snug without being constricting or rigid like other workwear brands can be, the fabric on these Dickies is really soft and worn-in so these will easily become a must-have in your weekly denim rotation!
Favorite Pair: Orange
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