How To Style Women’s Cargo Pants Even if You’re Over 40

I hope my jeans don’t get jealous because my new cargo pants are all keepers. This is how to style women’s cargo pants in the summer and when it gets cooler. You don’t have to have a hit single or get carded every time you go to the store to pull off this trend. These stylish pants are for every woman and can be casual, dressy, and even a little sexy.

Two Different Kinds of Cargos

If you’re shopping for cargo or utility pants you’ll find two standard styles, a wide-leg, and a jogger. Both are fashionable and easy to style all year long. Wide-leg styles look best with block heels that balance the width of the pants at the opening. Joggers taper around the ankle and look great with most shoes in the summer. When it’s cold I like to wear my joggers with flat boots like this that they nest inside.

Under $50

Shop New Wide Leg Cargos

Here is my roundup from high – to low, but most are on sale now at Nordstrom.

The Best Cargos On Sale

Capsules With Cargos

This cropped style from Splendid is ultra-lightweight and comes in 6 colors. I styled the denim Tencel version in my Homebody Casual Capsule. Make sure to pack a pair of utility pants next time you’re traveling to Europe. This pair from my European Travel Capsule is 40% off.

Shop New Joggers

How to Style Women’s Cargos Now and Later

My Anniversary sale edit this year included a capsule wardrobe with a pair of cargo pants. Notice how I used familiar outfit formulas but updated the pieces.

Summer Outfit Back to Black

Fall Outfit Back to Black

Summer Outfit With a White Top & Jean Jacket

Fall Outfit With a White Top & Jean Jacket

Something Sexy for Summer

Something Sexy for Fall

Something Sweet for Summer

Something Sweet for Fall