The Best Dressy Women’s Cargo Pants That Go From Meetings to Cocktail Parties

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. With awards season back in full force, it’s time for a wardrobe update to synch up with all the festivities. One answer? A perfect pair of dressy cargo pants.

This pivotal, practical piece can span the occasions — from to a myriad of parties and celebrations. With plenty of pockets for all those wish lists and to get lists, the best women’s cargo pants are a sartorial problem solver that can easily be dressed up or down. Pair these cute cargo trousers with or , then layer on , chunky knits or a matching jacket.

Here, we’ve rounded up the most stylish women’s cargo pants — in plush velvet, sleek crimson satin or vegan leather, embellished with sparkly sequins or reinvented in classic red tartan — from brands frequently worn by Hollywood stars such as A.L.C. (by former A list stylist Andrea Lieberman), Cynthia Rowley, Alice & Olivia, Staud and more.

Reimagined in vegan leather, the Alice & Olivia has chic, flattering wide legs and a sexy low rise. A wardrobe staple of countless stars, L’Agence’s boast a relaxed fit and pair well with a silk blouse, heels and your favorite . These in stretch twill feature stitched creases at the front — perfect for the office or brunch alike.

With a relaxed drawstring waist and adjustable drawstring hems, these cool and comfy in a classic red tartan pattern easily move from errands to parties. Banana Republic elevates the utilitarian silhouette with these with a high waist and tapered leg. They’re finished with a removable belt. The flattering wide leg and a comfortable mid rise cut are a perfect relaxed balance to va va voom sequins, making the by A.L.C.

a go to for festive occasions. In satin charmeuse, with adjustable ankle ties and a flattering wide waistband, the come in black or a pretty shade of blue. Made with a sleek nylon satin, the also has snap straps at the hems that cinch the ankles for a second look that showcases fancy heels. Sleek and chic the by Staud, with a matching D ring belt, can be paired with the matching and you are, quite literally, set.

Johnny Was elevates its flowing in a luxurious silk blend velvet with the added comfort of an elasticized waistband. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day More from The Hollywood Reporter.