Cargo Pants Outfits to Inspire You When You're Tired of Jeans

You've likely sported a pair of cargo pants (opens in new tab) before. You've also likely tried to forget those years, which were filled with cringe-worthy fashion choices (opens in new tab). The baggy cargo pants silhouettes of the aughts were undoubtedly comfy, but were they flattering? Not so much. Historically worn as military fatigues and later, as one of dad's bad sartorial choices, cargos are now straying from their strictly functional roots. The cargo pants of the runways are made to flatter the female form: Designed with higher waists, slimmer side pockets, and tapered hems, these fashion-forward options are made for pairing with your delicate ruffle tops and playful summer heels. Officially It-girl approved (opens in new tab), the pants that were once synonymous with bad fashion have been given their second chance. Ahead, you'll find five new, no regrets, cargo pants options to shop right now.