So, if you’re seeking an effortlessly chic yet functional alternative to jeans or leggings, look no further than cargo pants.

(What would Britney Spears do?) In the case of cargo pants, the pop star would add another layer of denim—and then another, and then another. And while you don’t have to take it as far as jean ...

The codes of a cargo pant are as follows ... from satin to linen and denim, with each brand tweaking the cargo trouser to reflect its own vision. Once you've found your perfect pair, it begs ...