Not sure what to wear to an upcoming date or to a business casual office ... It's tough to beat the cargo pant when it comes to sheer utility. Even in their simplest form, the ultra-practical ...

We’re not talking about your favorite jeans here—though those can be, and often are, casual—but alternatives: a pair of cargo pants you’d wear with a T-shirt or maybe your favorite hoodie ...

From chinos and cargos to performance pants and ones with a drawstring—these are the best casual pants for men from J.Crew, Vouri, Calvin Klein, and more.