Look on any second-hand retailer, and you’ll find camo trousers in abundance. Surplus, vintage, designer and high-street takes on the military style line the metaphorical shelves of eBay, Vinted, and Vestiaire – along with other popular interpretations of functional workwear. But unlike the plain-coloured cottons of utility jackets and dungarees, camo trousers refuse to blend into the background (as originally intended). Instead, they provide a stylish alternative to your endless rotation of jeans.
While coming across a pair of camo trousers might be easy, deciding on the right wash and shape is a little less plain sailing. Likewise, figuring out how to style them throughout the year can prove challenging. In the height of summer, it’s hard not to take inspiration from Noughties Jennifer Aniston, who was famously photographed at the airport wearing her camo pants paired with a tank top and flip-flops. While, for other climates and occasions, the formula differs. A good rule of thumb? Have fun playing with proportions and don’t be afraid of doubling up on patterns – a striped shirt clashes perfectly with camo print. And for more directional styling options, look no further than the street style set, pictured below, who have mastered the art of dressing their camo up or down, and everything in-between.
So, whether you’re looking to purchase your first pair or already have an array hanging in your wardrobe, here’s how to style your camo trousers in 2025.
Keep it casual
Vincenzo Grillo
Dress it up
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Sports-inspired
Gotham
With a twist
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Cool girl camo
@thejesscheng
High summer
@naomismart_
