How to Style Camo Pants

Co-authored by Lauren Schugar

Last Updated: March 10, 2021 References

When you think of camo, you likely first think of hunters and soldiers. However, you can easily style camo pants for casual, stylish, and authentic looks. For casual styles, go with a baggy or a tailor leg pants. Wear straight-legged camo pants for business-casual outfits. In addition, you can rock military-grade camo for authentic styles or while hunting. Whatever your style, you can effortlessly incorporate camo pants into your wardrobe!

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Choosing Camo Pants

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Try tailor leg camo jeans for a casual look. If you want to incorporate camo pants in your everyday style, look for a camo skinny jean or tailor leg pants. While these aren’t the best to blend in to the forest, they are made to be versatile and stylish. You can find them at retail and department stores, as well as online retailers.^{[1]
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- Camo looks great in casual outfits paired in solid colors, for example.
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Get baggy camo pants for a relaxed statement piece. Camo pants are known for their loud prints, making them great statement pieces. Baggy-style pants work great as a statement because of their relaxed, casual appearance. Purchase these if you want to rock a military style as your statement.^{[2]
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- You can purchase these from retail stores or military supply stores.
- Go with either tailored leg, jogger style pants or straight-legged baggy styles.
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Select a pair of straight-legged camo pants so you can dress them up. In addition to tailored and baggy camo pants, you can also find styles with a wider leg which look great when styled for business casual outfits. While this may not be appropriate for every office environment, straight legged camo pants look more mature and professional than other styles.
- Look for these in popular retail stores or department stores. You can also find them online.
- Some of these come in vintage or classic pant styles.
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Try a pair of colored camo pants for a bright, fun option. In addition to standard forest green camo, you can buy camo pants in colors like purple, pink, or red. Choose these if you want a unique, bold pair of pants.^{[3]
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- You can purchase these at streetwear stores or online.
- Most of these are sized for men, though women can wear them too!
- Many of these styles offer an adjustable strap on the waistband and ties at the ankle.
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Choose military-grade camo pants for an authentic and protective style. Traditional camo pants are available at military supply stores. They are typically made from thick material and have several pockets. These are often worn by hunters or members of the military, but you can also style them with day-to-day looks.^{[4]
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- These are great to wear in the winter because their thick material protects you from the cold.
- To find a military supply store, search online for nearby locations.

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Putting Together Outfits

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Wear other camo clothing only if you are going hunting. For day-to-day looks, head-to-toe camo outfits look too busy and distracting. Limit your outfit to 1 camo design, whether that is your pants, jacket, or accessories.
- When you are hunting, you want to blend into your environment, so wearing all camo is appropriate. Throw on a camo shirt, jacket, and hat.
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Wear your camo pants with a solid-colored top for a casual look. Camo looks great with solid tops, including T-shirts, polos, and sweaters. You can wear nearly any color to create a casual ensemble, and don’t be afraid to wear garments with a little texture, like knitwear.^{[5]
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- Go with tops with minimal writing or patterns on them. A few words are fine, though you don’t want to distract the eye with a lot of detailing.
- For example, wear your camo pants with a light-colored T-shirt, band T, or tan sweater.
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Brighten your outfit by pairing your camo with a saturated hue. Camo may be a bold look, but you can brighten it up even further by pairing it with a saturated top. Go for colors rich in pigment like royal blue, crimson, or magenta. You can wear T-shirts, long-sleeve shirts, blouses, button-downs, or sweaters in bold colors.
- These may not “match” your camo pants, but they still go together because the camo almost acts as a neutral.
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Go with black and grey tops for a neutral yet stylish outfit. You can wear either all black or all grey with your camo, or go with a mix of both. Black clothing looks classic paired with camo pants, and a touch of grey pairs lovely as well. These tones add some softness to camo’s loud print.^{[6]
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- Go with a grey T-shirt or tank, and wear a black sweater over top, for example.
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Pair your camo pants with feminine tops to add some contrast. Camo is a masculine print, but you can easily add girlish touches! You can wear tops with interesting necklines, like a deep V or a heart-shape scoop, or go with blouses with a peplum for extra flair.
- You can also show off your figure by wearing tank tops and halters in solid colors.
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Dress up your camo pants with flattering tops for nightlife looks. If you are going to the club, bar, or on a date, consider wearing your camo pants! Women can wear metallic or sparkly tops, and men can wear solid-colored, attractive button-downs or polos. Put on your camo, try on different tops, and go with your favorite.^{[7]
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- Tailored camo pants tend to look the best, though you can also dress up straight-legged pants!
- Pair your camo pants with a shiny tank top for ladies, or try a black polo shirt for men.
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Avoid wearing camo pants with other loud patterned clothing. Camo pants are already a bold pattern to wear, and adding another loud element can overpower your outfit. Animal print in particular clashes with camo because both patterns are fairly similar.^{[8]
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- If you are up for the challenge, make sure you break up additional patterns with solid pieces.
- If you wear a patterned top, throw a solid-colored cardigan sweater over top, for example.

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Pairing With Accessories

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Add jewelry, sunglasses, and scarves to your outfit for a feminine touch. To soften your look, you can add some simple gold or silver earrings, wear a dainty necklace, or strap on a watch. These small touches will tone down any harshness from your camo pants, so you look girly and feminine even in masculine pants.
- Other accessories include purses. Go with fun colors or minor patterns!
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Throw on a denim jacket to add some interest to your look. A great match for your camo pants is a denim jacket. They go together fabulously, and a great denim jacket can elevate your style. Wear these with straight-legged, tailored, or baggy camo pants.
- For example, you can wear solid denim jackets in light colors or dark washes.
- You can also add accessories to your jacket, like pins or brooches.
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Wear a blazer with straight-legged pants for a business-casual look. Throw on a simple shirt, like a white T-shirt or button down, and wear a solid blazer over top. You can wear a standard black blazer, or add a pop of color with a blue or burgundy jacket, for example.^{[9]
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- This will elevate your look from day-to-day to business casual if paired with heels or dress shoes.
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Wear classic-style sneakers or flats with casual camo outfits. Camouflage pants look great when styled casually, so wear them with your day-to-day shoes. You can wear nearly any style of casual shoe with your camo pants, though classic-style sneakers with flat bottoms look best. If you are wearing socks, throw on a long white pair to tuck into the bottom of your pants.^{[10]
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- Go with classic styles like Chuck Taylors, Vans, or Adidas for a stylish touch.
- In addition, ladies can pair camo skinny jeans with a solid-colored ballet flat, like black or navy.
- High-tops and low-tops both look great!
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"With any print, pick a color within the print and match it with shoes."

Lauren Schugar
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Lauren Schugar is a professional fashion and wardrobe stylist. She has worked in the fashion industry for 20 years, and currently specializes in production wardrobes for print and video shoots.

Lauren Schugar
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Dress up your camo pants with a pair of dress shoes or heels. To take your look to the next level, throw on a pair of dress shoes, like Brogues or Oxfords, or wear high heels, like pumps or stilettos. With the right pair of shoes, you can wear your camo pants to work or out to the bar.
- You can also wear boots for a stylish option.

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What pattern goes with camo?

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You can mix different patterns with camo. Just make sure the patterns share a color in common.
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What color goes with camo pants?

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You can pair camo pants with a black or gray top for a neutral option, or use a flattering top to get a nightlife look. Use saturated hues or feminine tops to add an interesting contrast to your camo pants. Avoid wearing patterned clothes with camo pants or it can be an overwhelming outfit.
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What shoes go with camo pants?

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Camo pants look great in a casual look, so pairing them with sneakers or flat bottoms are a great way to go. Go with classics like Chuck Taylors or Adidas. You could even go with ballet-flats for a feminine touch. Pick a shoe color that matches a color in the camo print for consistency.