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Avril Lavigne -

One of the most iconic looks with cargo pants was the military pair Avril Lavigne wore during the beginning of her career. Paired with a tank top and tie, this was the ultimate rock look at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Britney Spears -

Pop sensation and icon Britney Spears rocked the best '00s looks, cargo pants included. Seen here performing in 1999, Spears matched her pants with her pink tube top.

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Hilary Duff -

Teen idol Hilary Duff wore all the '00s trends, including these satin finished cargo pants during MTV's 'TRL' in 2003. Not only was it a short model, it also had three belts.

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Christina Aguilera -

At a 2002 appearance on MTV, Christina Aguilera wore all the '00s trends at once. From her fedora hat, cropped top, and scarf, to her short cargo pants.

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Destiny's Child -

Grown women dressed as scouts at an awards show? That happened in 2001 with Destiny's Child. While Kelly Rowland wore shorts, Michelle Williams and Beyoncé opted for cargo pants.

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Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt -

Back in 1999, the former 'it couple' stepped out in Los Angeles, both wearing cargo pants and those classic '90s shades. It was pure end-of-millennium aesthetic goals.

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Pink -

White cargos were another popular style back in the day. This pair worn by Pink at the 2002 MTV Europe Music Awards had all the perfect details, including big pockets and plenty of zippers.

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Mel B -

The Spice Girls sported several epic outfits, including these military cargo pants worn by Mel B in the music video for 'How Does It Feel to Be' in 1998.

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Shakira -

Colombian singer Shakira opted for khaki green cargos while performing at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards. She paired it with a bikini top and body jewelry.

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Gwen Stefani -

Back in 2001, Gwen Stefani attended the Call For Action Stop Global AIDS event in classic khaki green cargos. Bonus features: extra knot on the low-rise fit with costume boxers peeking through.

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Aaliyah -

The late Aaliyah wore some memorable looks that are remembered to this day, including this eggplant colored outfit at the 1997 Soul Train Music Awards.

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Girls Aloud -

British girl group Girls Aloud wore the ideal noughties cargo pants at an event in 2003. The perfect pair were low-rise, baggy, and with plenty of pockets.

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Janet Jackson -

The iconic singer was seen out in Miami in 2006 sporting the ultimate '00s look: military cargo pants, a white tank top, and high heels.

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Jessica Alba -

Back in 2001, Jessica Alba wore her blue cargo pants at the perfect event for them, the Celebrity Sail for the Planetary Coral Reef Foundation.

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Ariana Grande -

The more modern cargo pants tend to have fewer details and be in a high-waisted style, like the pair worn by Ariana Grande in 2016 during 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

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Rihanna -

While attending the launch of her collection with Puma in 2017, Rihanna wore the ultimate baggy cargo pants with a structured shirt and sneakers.

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Emily Ratajkowski -

The model stepped out in New York City in 2020 wearing a gray and more plain pair of cargo pants, which looked great with her orange patterned shirt and sneakers.

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Zendaya -

Zendaya managed to look both modern and elegant, wearing her white cargo pants with a blazer and a golden top. An unexpected look that turned out great for her appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' in 2021.

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Kim Kardashian -

Kim Kardashian made her cargo pants look mega modern in this high-waisted style that matched her tube top. She paired her look with sock boots while out in New York in 2018.

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Hailey Baldwin -

Hailey Baldwin wore the classic military cargo pants but in black, gray, and white while out in New York in 2018. The high-wasted style helped modernize the look.

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Chrissy Teigen -

Talk about a great airport look! Chrissy Teigen was spotted in LAX in 2017 wearing all black except for her khaki cargo pants. A comfortable yet cool look.

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Winnie Harlow -

Model Winnie Harlow wore the classic khaki green  military outfit with cargo pants that featured multiple zippers. She was spotted here at Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020 in 2019.

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Bella Hadid -

Bella Hadid is often spotted wearing '90s and '00s trends, and it wouldn't be different with cargo pants. Seen out in New York City in 2020, she opted for a pair with prints from Playboy.

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Kendall Jenner -

While out in New York City in 2018, Kendall Jenner rocked high-waisted denim cargos. Definitely a combo that looked great for running around the city in.

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Dua Lipa -

Singer Dua Lipa was spotted around London in 2021 wearing red cargo pants. Special note to the matching bucket hat for that '00s vibe.

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Gigi Hadid -

Gigi Hadid was spotted out in New York in 2022 looking comfortable in her outfit. She opted for a white pair of cargo pants with her knitted sweater, oversized jacket, and boots.

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Kaia Gerber -

Kaia Gerber was seen out and about in New York in 2016 wearing a more plain style of cargo pants, but with the classic chain and a cropped top.

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Madison Beer -

Singer Madison Beer gave us major '00s pop-princess throwback vibes with her silk green outfit at the 2018 Z100's Jingle Ball event.

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Soo Joo Park -

Model Soo Joo Park brought back the early 2000s with these satin cargo pants at a Tom Ford event in 2021.

Sources: (InStyle) (Vogue) (Glamour)

See also: Memorable fashion moments from the '90s

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