I’m doing this post because one of you requested that I find some good travel clothes, and really what an ideal airplane outfit depends on, from my perspective, is a good pair of pants that have some stretch and move with your body. Whatever else you wear is easy to figure out, right? I’m a big fan of these corduroys, which I feel could be styled to look like real pants more than sweats.
This Lululemon pair has great, wide legs and a nice higher waist, which I do prefer on a plane.
I’m so tempted by these, which look like they’d be as good for morning dog walks as they would for going through security.
These, from Outdoor Voices, have a perfect crop, and come in a few other colors if this burnt orange is not your thing.
I’m not crazy about the idea of sweatpants on a plane—for me—but these joggers have a nice slim cut that keeps them looking polished.
This almost tempts me to forsake my permanent plane uniform of jeans and black tshirt (I’m a spiller). The Vuoris especially tempt me, too.
BUT– may I also also put in a word for the Lolë “Gateway” Pant? They are comfy like leggings but look polished. Yes the waist is elastic but the front is flat. And they have pockets!
I also love the Vuori ripstop pant. Lots of pockets and they stretch nicely after the first wear.
The Vuori pants are amazing, I own two pairs, but they are most definitely for warmer weather. The pants are actually cooling and feel cool to the touch. I could never wear them in fall and winter and I live in Southern California. They are great for travel and daily wear in summer though!
Can one of you Vuori wearers comment on the thickness of the fabric? They look great on the super slender bodies in the ad copy, but some pants like those, when the fabric is thin and draped, can be a disaster on bodies that are wider and that may have (gasp) bulges or cellulite. Thicker fabrics generally are more flattering in that situation. How would you characterize the Vuoris? I’ve been wondering about them. They do look cute in the photos.
What I am looking for in travel pants is something that is comfortable in heat but can be washed in the sink.
I am coveting those red/orange sneakers shown with the Outdoor Voices pants – any info on those? I love the pants, too – want it all, I guess!
Lusting after those hiking sneaks as well. Outdoor Voices does some crossover with Hoka One so maybe…
Just here to vouch for those Lululemons! Wore then on my first flight since all this began. So comfortable and stretchy without looking stretchy. And for this strong-legged, athletic-thighed woman, the legs are actually WIDE! Worth it whether you’re staying at home or travelling.
Just here to vouch for those Lululemons! Wore then on my first flight since all this began. So comfortable and stretchy without looking stretchy. And for this strong-legged, athletic-thighed woman, the legs are actually WIDE!
Worth it whether you’re staying at home or travelling.
Take a look at the offerings from Pashko (pashko.com) by designer Patrick Robinson. They manage to be both elegant and comfortable, with some interesting details. They’re made for travel, but I wear my pants pretty frequently and love them!
Some of thoseook fantastic! I can’t pull off a dropped crotch but if I could….
Athleta’s Brooklyn pant is terrific for travel. Smooth elastic waistband, 2 front pockets, 2 small back ones, no baggy pleats, doesn’t wrinkle. Highly recommend.
I second the recommendation of the Athleta Brooklyn pant. They look like regular pants, not athletic, but they are super stretchy and comfortable. They don’t wrinkle. Lightweight. I have in several colors and frequently wear them for travel.
I have these bookmarked. They look both cozy and polished.
https://www.everlane.com/products/womens-dream-pant-slate
Just last evening I was assessing my pant options for my four/five day drive back to Texas. All of these choices would work well for a car trip and I wish I could pack every single pair in my bag. (sigh) And as much as I dread the drive––with all the news about disruptive airline flights lately, I think driving might be my silver lining. (and because every single person I know has asked me this…yes, I’ve had my booster)
Speaking of travel, I would love another post of what to pack for trip. (That post on packing for a trip to Italy (?) from years back was genius! ) This time I would love to see a Holiday weekend in a East Coast City in the winter.I am headed to Chicago for Thanksgiving and am at a lost. And for you Chicagoans, what shops are not to miss?!
This post is so timely. We’re taking my husband’s parents to Ireland in a few weeks for my MIL’s 60th. I’m not a “sweatpants on plane” type of person either, but I just bought the Cuyana French Terry Tapered Lounge pants, i.e., joggers. I can’t wait to get them!
Pleats Please are perfect on a plane, aside from the lack of pockets . You never look rumpled, and it’s easy to hand wash in a hotel sink if necessary (I always feel sweaty and gross after being on a plane so never want to re-wear anything.)
I can’t do sweats in public, either, I just don’t look right, but I went for the Alex Mill linen pants Kim featured a while back, and they were great! Of course, they’re not available on the website now 🙁 And they’re spring/summer weight anyway. But I really recommend them: they’re a substantial linen, so they don’t end up looking like pajamas, and the elastic waist is wide and thick enough that it stays put. I’m wondering if some of the winter pants Alex Mill has now would work as well…
I’ve been intrigued by the San Francisco brand, Marine Layer’s Allison pant, which seems to satisfy the travel pant requirements (and also most business casual requirements of SF and Silicon Valley): https://www.marinelayer.com/collections/gals-bottoms/products/re-spun-allison-pant-black?variant=32615919485002
Oh….the corduroy pants outfit looks pretty sloppy. More Saturday college student outfit than adult travel outfit.
I always wear short sleeves as an airport outfit and I wear a cashmere hooded zip up sweater. The sweater covers the elastic waist band.
These all look comfy but I still have such a hard time with elastic waists. (That said, the last pair really appeals but, without pockets, aren’t going to happen.)