C is for (C)argos

/ˈkärgō/ [car-go] (noun) : baggy shorts or pants made of thick fabric that has lots of pockets for bulky items.

First and foremost, I would like to wish everyone a happy belated 4th of July. I didn't get to do much but I definitely witnessed some of the coolest patriotic fashions all throughout NYC. Today's letter is C, and C is for cargo's. Masculine yet feminine fashion that can be worn in so many ways!

For the 4th of July I went out in my favorite cargo shorts...


(Vest: Forever 21, Rasta Crochet top: Thrift store, Cargo shorts: Old Navy (men))

 Cargo's are great for a chill day, and don't mind them being baggy, you can still look girly in them. I always recommend buying cargo's in the "mens" section because the fabric is always just right. In my opinion cargo's for women try to LOOK masculine rather than actually BEING masculine, and it just defeats the purpose (if that makes any sense).Since I'm slim, I get my shorts in the smallest men size I can find (Size 25-26), preferably with a belted waist, or one that won't sag too low when I'm walking.  I looked around and found some cute, CHEAP buys:



Fatigue Cargo Short (DR. Jays $41.99)

    

Belted Cargos (Forever 21 $22.90)



Belted Cargos (DR. Jays $10.99)

 The great thing about cargo's is that they come in all length sizes: shorts, pants AND capri's (for women).  They can be worn with sneakers, combat boots, sandals or moccasins. What you wear on top is totally up to you. Everything else is pretty much self explanatory. And another thing..if you're petite, try looking in the "big kids" section, you might find something big enough that will fit you, so NEVER limit your options.

Cargo's usually come in neutral colors, but that doesn't mean you can't switch it up a bit. If you look in the right places you'll find cargo's like these:

Belted Cargos (Forever 21 $22.90)



Brand Nation Cargos (DR. Jays $41.99)


These colors are great for the summer, and GREAT for the ladies. Color can be your best friend if you take advantage of it when you dress, so don't shy away from it.


That's it for our lesson today! School's OUT! Happy Friday :)

signed,

ms. fashionably late.