Cargo Pockets Have Officially Made a Comeback, and Wowee, They're Chicer Than Ever

Put a playful spin on tailored cargo pants with a bright sweater. For a sleek finish, add in tall boots and a structured bag.

Mango Cotton Cargo Pants ($40, originally $80)

Only High Waisted Cargo Pants ($64)

A multi-pocketed skirt looks cool with a cropped bomber jacket or sweatshirt half-tucked in.

Zara Pocket Paperbag Pocket Skirt ($40)

Banana Republic Utility Wrap Skirt ($39, originally $80)

For a sportier look, nylon cargo pants are the ticket with a puffer coat, colorful sunglasses, and a hefty boot.

Urban Outfitters Mila Utility Jogger Pant ($89)

Bershka Belted Cargo Pants ($40)

It's not just about the cargo pant. A utilitarian jacket with a cinched waist is a universally flattering look with just about anything from jeans to trousers and dresses to skirts.

4th and Reckless Kennedy Utility Jacket Cream ($73)

POPSUGAR Cropped Utility Jacket ($32, originally $64)

Play with proportion and try styling a cropped sweater over a bodysuit with cargo pants. Combat boots are a cool finish.

Asos Design Curve Cargo Pants ($51)

Alexanderwang.t Cargo Pants ($350)

A tailored jumpsuit with cargo pockets is a so-chic way of rocking this trend. Simple accessories like a thin sandal, crossbody bag, and sunglasses further elevate the look.

Frankie Shop Linda Cargo Jumpsuit ($198, originally $396)

& Other Stories Belted Cotton Utility Jumpsuit ($129)

A tonal outfit is an easy way to streamline a bolder silhouette like paperbag-waist pants with cargo pockets. Here, I tucked in a thin turtleneck and layered on an oversized coat. For contrast, I finished with a black bag and printed boots.

Pixie Market Beige Belted Cargo Pants ($114)

Jason Wu Cropped Cotton-Twill Wide-Leg Pants ($385)

Cargo pockets instantly make a pair of tailored pants cooler. The same goes for cargos in luxe fabrics like leather.

Prologue Mid-Rise Cargo Pants ($30)

G-Star Raw Army High Wide Leg Pant ($119, originally $170)

Sweatpants are no exception when it comes to the cargo trend whether you wear a coordinating sweat suit or mix in more structured pieces like a blazer. Lug-sole boots guarantee a high-impact finish but if that feels too bold, sneakers are equally fresh.

David Lerner Cargo Joggers ($92, originally $132)

Tna Workwear Cargo pants ($118)

For a feminine take on this utilitarian trend, a mini skirt with many pockets is achingly chic. A fitted top is best to balance proportion as is a sleek boot that easily tucks under your hemline.

Natasha Zinko Cargo-Pocket Wool Midi Pencil Skirt ($441)

Prada Statement Pocket Nylon Cargo Skirt ($1,390)

An oversized utility shirt is the perfect on-trend pieces to try in place of a basic button-down whether you style yours on its own or layer over a fitted turtleneck. Hot tip: you can also style a minidress with cargo pockets over jeans, especially if it's a button-down style that can be worn open as a jacket.

Wilfred Free Ganna Structured Wool Utility Jacket ($198)

Frame Leather Cargo Dress ($950)

Put a cozy spin on cargo pants by tucking in a simple sweater and layering a second one over your shoulders in lieu of a scarf. The trendy boot tuck is a fresh finish.

Pull&Bear Black Cargo Pants With Belt ($40)

Topshop Faux Leather Utility Trousers
($80)

An oversized utility shirt or vest brings new life to wardrobe basics like khaki pants, tailored trousers, or jeans in an instant.

Loéil Kaami Vest ($122)

Proenza Schouler Cargo-Pocket Long-Sleeve Cotton-Blend Top ($790)

Tibi Tissue Faux Leather Utility Blouse ($395)

For a date-night look, cargo pants or jeans are chic with pumps, a belt, and an oversized jacket.

BDG Urban Outfitters Skate Wide Leg Cargo Jeans ($69)

Shein Plus Buckle Pocket Belted Cargo Pants ($17)

All hail the cargo-pocket jumpsuit in army green. For a feminine spin, we love a dress version, too!

Anine Bing Kaiden Belted Tencel-Blend Twill Mini Dress ($400)

H&M Utility Jumpsuit ($50)

A fitted pair of cargo pants can be treated as jeans — the perfect canvas for rocking a logo tee, cropped blazer, and chunky boots.

Boyish The Kai Cargo Pants ($158)

3.1 Phillip Lim Wool-Twill Straight-Leg Pants ($495)

OK, we love an army green cargo jumpsuit but we're so here for the khaki version, too!

Alex Mill Expedition Jumpsuit ($198)

Vince Camuto Plus Size Roll Tab Rumpled Twill Cargo Jumpsuit ($154)

Head-to-toe white (and cream) is always chic. So why not put the cargo spin on it, like Danielle Bernstein?