The 10 Best Khaki Pants for Women in 2023

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published 15 January 2024

Welcome to The Essentials, our weekly series highlighting a must-have classic, key to building a timeless, pulled-together closet.

Once a form of camouflage, the low-maintenance khaki pant has found its place in contemporary wardrobes, taking on modern silhouettes and details that suit a multitude of busy lifestyles. No longer restricted to the quintessential "safari or utilitarian" cuts, khakis can align with just about any kind of personal style, from utterly classic to preppy to outdoorsy. Thanks to their neutral hue, a wide range of khaki tones are perfectly suited for free-spirited summertime prints and light-hearted accessories. Pair a relaxed drawstring style with your favorite tee and sneaker, or slip into a high-rise, wide-leg version styled with a breezy camisole and ballet flats. Next time you instinctively reach for a pair of old jeans, take a chance on a khaki. Ahead, our favorites to chose from.

Alice + Olivia Henry Crop Paperbag Pants

The drawstring closure and pockets make this khaki pant the perfect fashion-meets-function contender.

RED Valentino High-Waisted Pleated Trousers

These classic high-waisted, pleated trousers have a cropped ankle, ideal for showcasing your favorite summer shoes.

MANGO Linen Pants

Stay cool, yet pulled-together with these pants made from 100 percent linen.

Cos Stores Relaxed Chino Pants

Crafted from organic cotton, these relaxed fit pants pair with casual-wear and office attire.

DSquared Khaki Pants

Accomplish a perfectly polished look in these high-waisted khakis. Style them belted and tucked into a crisp white or blue button-down.

J.Crew Slouchy Chino Pants

Modeled after J.Crew's popular boyfriend silhouette, these slightly slouchy khakis are the comfy trouser alternative to a played-out pair of leggings or sweatpants.

A.P.C. Box Pleat Straight Leg Trousers

These classic khaki trousers have a subtle sewn-in belt that will help showcase your favorite top.

Mother Denim Patch Pocket Khaki Pants

This high-waisted cargo pant khaki version is made of soft, stretch-infused denim so you won't dread putting them on.

Victoria Victoria Beckham High-Rise Cotton-Chino Flared Pants

Look effortlessly chic in these wide-leg khakis. Pair them with a heeled loafer and a shrunken jacket or lightweight cardigan.

Everlane The Utility Barrel Pant

Details like strategically placed patch pockets and contrast stitching keep these khakis unique, yet versatile.

Sara Holzman is the Style Director for Marie Claire, where she's worked alongside the publication for eight years in various roles, ensuring the brand's fashion content continues to inform, inspire, and shape the conversation about fashion's ever-evolving landscape. With a degree from the Missouri School of Journalism, Sara is responsible for overseeing a diverse fashion content mix, from emerging and legacy designer profiles to reported features on the influence of social media on style and seasonal and micro trends across the world's fashion epicenters in New York, Milan, and Paris. Before joining Marie Claire, Sara held fashion roles at Conde Nast's Lucky Magazine and Self Magazine and was a style and travel contributor to Equinox's Furthermore website. Over her decade of experience in the fashion industry, Sara has helped guide each brand's style point of view, working alongside veteran photographers and stylists to bring editorial and celebrity photo shoots to fruition from start to finish. Sara currently lives in New York City. When she's not penning about fashion or travel, she’s at the farmer’s market, on a run, working to perfect her roasted chicken recipe, or spending time with her husband, dog, and cat. Follow her along at @sarajonewyork

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