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Shirts to Wear with Cargo Pants: Navy Check Shirt

Styled by our editors · Updated · 4 pieces · Complete look ₹3,922 · Prices checked

The outfit

Shirts to wear with cargo pants need a collar and a close fit, because cargos are bulky and casual. A navy-and-red cotton check does both. Navy is the dark neutral that olive green sits on most easily, and the thin red line is the outfit's only warm note. The grey sneakers suit the sporty side of the cargos. What to keep in mind: The cargos have a drawstring waist, so wear the shirt untucked; a tuck into a drawstring reads as gym kit.

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Flat lay of the 4 pieces in this look: navy and red checked cotton shirt, green regular fit cotton cargo pants, grey lifestyle casual sneakers and black solid sports cap.

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Our verdict

The easiest of the shirts to wear with cargo pants: a navy-and-red cotton check over olive green cargos, grey sneakers and a black cap, for a weekend market on a small budget.

What we like

  • A collared check balances the bulk of cargos better than a tee.
  • Navy is the dark neutral that olive green sits on most easily.
  • The thin red line gives the outfit one warm note and nothing more.
  • Shirt and cargos are both cotton, so the outfit breathes on a warm day.

Keep in mind

  • The shirt is a cotton weave, not a brushed flannel, so it won't feel as soft as one.
  • The cap is polyester, not workwear canvas.
  • The drawstring waist rules out a tuck, so the outfit stays casual.

Why it works

Cargos bring bulk to the leg: side pockets, flaps and a loose line. The top's job is to balance that bulk, and a collared, regular-fit shirt does it better than a tee, because the collar adds structure where the cargos add volume. Navy is the right ground for the check. It is the dark neutral that olive green sits on most easily, so the two colours read as a pair, and the thin red line is the only warm note in the outfit. The grey sneakers belong to the sporty side of the cargos; the drawstring waist already says weekend, and a heavy boot would fight it. Wear the shirt untucked, because a shirt tucked into a drawstring looks like gym kit. The black cap repeats the check's darkest tone at the top. Swap the grey runners for the Adidas Forum Low and the outfit turns college-clean, at more than twice the price of everything else in it.

Frequently asked questions

What shirt goes with green cargo pants?
A navy or brown check, a washed denim shirt or a plain white tee. Olive green is a muted earth colour, so dark neutrals and quiet checks sit with it, while bright solid colours look loud against it.
Should you tuck a shirt into cargo pants?
Not into drawstring cargos. A tuck into a drawstring waist looks like gym kit, so leave the shirt out and let its hem fall over the top of the pockets. Cargos with belt loops and a button can take a half tuck.

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