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3 Ways to Wear: Cargo Capri Pants


Cargo pants always make a comeback in the summer for their comfort, rugged good looks and wardrobe versatility. This season's preferred silhouette is a bit slimmer, with fewer bulky pockets, in fabrics and colors that can be more easily dressed up or down (think easy-care cotton poplin and cool gray-greens.)

Take a moment to think of some ways you might style the pair of cargo capris shown here ($24.80 at forever21.com). White tee and gladiators? Black tank and heels? Great ideas! OK, now keep reading to see 3 more ways to wear these babies, all outfit ideas featuring affordable items under $60.

OPTION 1: STRIPED TANK + DENIM JACKET + METALLIC FLATS
Capris are best when they hit mid-calf. If you're concerned about the leg-shortening qualities of capris, wear yours exclusively with heels. Depending on your figure, you might have better luck with knee-length cargo-style walking shorts or floor-length cargo pants.



OPTION 2: SEQUIN TANK AND PEEP-TOE HEELS
Sexy heels and a shimmery tank make this a chic look for evening that's still relaxed.



OPTION 3: TUCKED FLORAL BLOUSE + BELT + WEDGE SANDALS
Leg-lengthening wedges look great on everyone. A tucked blouse and belt show off your waistline.

Comments
Oooh, cute ideas!
#1 K (Homepage) on 2010-05-04 13:54 (Reply)
This is good to know for my trip to the mall later today :-)
#2 Liz (Homepage) on 2010-05-04 14:37 (Reply)
love these looks you put together! I have some pants just like this in a dark khaki and this gives me alternatives to styling them!
#3 lauren (Homepage) on 2010-05-04 16:24 (Reply)
Where do I get those shoes in the original photo? Must have!!
#4 Elizabeth on 2010-05-04 17:12 (Reply)
Click on the image to be taken directly to the retailer.
#4.1 The Budget Babe on 2010-05-05 10:10 (Reply)
I love this article so much that I couldn't resist sharing it with my followers in my blog! I can't wait to recreate the 2nd and third look!
#5 Berty on 2010-05-04 17:56 (Reply)
Ok, so I have had a problem with this for so long. I love the look of cargo pants with wedges, but have a really hard time finding the right fit.
#6 Dina's Days (Homepage) on 2010-05-04 21:01 (Reply)
Cute ideas! I like the #2 look, but for myself that would be more of a casual look than a fancy one lol.
#7 MizzJ (Homepage) on 2010-05-05 01:00 (Reply)
In the 3rd outfit, what does it mean by tucked? not tucking in the shirt right? Also, where do you put the belt? Thanks =)
#8 Roslyn on 2010-05-05 09:09 (Reply)
For that look, I would remove the fabric belt that comes with the shirt, then tuck it into the cargo pants, and add a belt (the cargos are drawstring but also have belt loops for the belt). You kinda have to use your imagination to picture it, but that was my "vision"!
#8.1 The Budget Babe on 2010-05-05 10:17 (Reply)
Glad to see there's stuff that isn't sleeveless, since I don't wear those.
#9 Elle Sees (Homepage) on 2010-05-05 09:20 (Reply)
This post is Fab, I love the way you put together outfits, my favorite is your first option, funny I just read on another blog yesterday, that jean jackets were coming back. It was a nice touch using the grays with the brown accessories. May just have to run out to forever 21 this weekend. While I was searching for good shopping tips for the summer, came across this video of Elena Goode. http://www.itsasickness.com/lounge/elena-goode-obsessed-bargain-hunting and thought The budget Babes would love her passion for Hunting down bargains. Can't wait to see what you have in store for us next .
#10 Jen on 2010-05-05 12:15 (Reply)
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