In case you forgot, it’s still January. For most of us, that means we’re covered in black and gray sweat. And colorful clothing? Well, they usually take a back seat this time of year – but not if you’re Jessica Alba.
Taking pictures with a friend and Trust maintenance co-host Lizzy Mathis on Instagram, the founder of Honest Beauty looked cute in green cargo pants. A version of the cargo pants we’ve seen Kate Middleton and Hilary Duff wear, Alba’s pants still had the same sense of utility and relaxed vibe. But in that attractive shade, they were the star of her outfit.
Colorful Cargo Pants Inspired by Jessica Alba
- Boohoo Wide Leg Cargo Pants, $30 (orig. $60); us.boohoo.com
- Yahuiul Parachute Cargo Pants 01rose Red, $26.99–$29.99; amazon.com
- Free People Come And Get It Service Pants in Spice Lane, $128; freepeople.com
- Free People Bay To Breakers Pants in Golf Green, $128; freepeople.com
- English Factory Wide Leg Cargo Pants in Pink, $110; nordstrom.com
- MakeMeChic Elastic Waist Cargo Pants, $23.99; amazon.com
- PrettyLittleThing Shape Red Buckle Detail Cargo Wide Leg Pants, $29 (orig. $58); something very small. us
- Boohoo Ruched Hem Pocket Wide Leg Cargos in Pale Blue, $18 (orig. $45); us.boohoo.com
Fashion trends change from year to year, but it seems that cargo pants have remained on the scene.
They were popular last year with celebrities like Shay Mitchell and Bella Hadid, and now in 2023, Kylie Jenner and Alba are wearing baggy pants too.
Since Alba’s pants were too bright at the bottom, she went up in a white tank top. If you’re somewhere colder, layer it up with a cozy shearling coat and a pair of toasty Ugg boots, like Jenner. Or keep the shivers down with a pair of skinny leggings and a blanket-like sweater.
We’re not sure where Alba got her green pants, but there are plenty of similar options on the market for less – like this pair from Boohoo. You can’t miss their bright green color and chic, straighter silhouette. You can style them with a cropped top, like Alba did, or you can grab a blazer in the same shade and rock the full look. An added bonus, the pants are 50 percent off and only $30.
Buy it! Boohoo Wide Leg Cargo Pants, $30 (orig. $60); us.boohoo.com
Looking for pants that capture the pulse of the Y2K era? These cheap and colorful luggage from Amazon are big, bulky and the opposite of boring with their parachute design. Besides pink, there are also purple, green, and more than 30 other colors to choose from. The color makes us long for summer days, but for a winter-appropriate look, you might “consider wearing tights underneath,” one seller said.
Buy it! Yahuiul Parachute Cargo Pants in 01rose Red, $26.99–$29.99; amazon.com
Orange sometimes gets a bad rap, but after seeing these Free People cargo pants, it’s hard to say why. Fun colors add a stylish touch, and they feature design elements like large pockets and banded hems. They’re also made of 100 percent cotton and are “very comfortable,” according to every single buyer.
Buy it! Free People Come And Get It Service Pants in Spice Lane, $128; freepeople.com
If you’re ready to embrace color like Alba, keep scrolling to shop the brightest cargo pants now.
Buy it! Free People Bay To Breakers Pants in Golf Green, $128; freepeople.com
Buy it! English Factory Wide Leg Cargo Pants in Pink, $110; nordstrom.com
Buy it! MakeMeChic Elastic Waist Cargo Pants, $23.99; amazon.com
Buy it! PrettyLittleThing Shape Red Buckle Detail Cargo Wide Leg Pants, $29 (orig. $58); something very small. us
Buy it! Boohoo Ruched Hem Pocket Wide Leg Cargos in Pale Blue, $18 (orig. $45); us.boohoo.com
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