Heading off on a trip and don’t know what to wear? Before you rummage for any bottoms in the back of your closet, take a gander at these elevated travel pants you’ll soon grow to love. We understand whether you’re traveling by plane, train, or car, comfort is key. And while we love our trusty leggings and sweats, some folks prefer looking a little more pulled together with stylish bottoms during their trips.
When it came to curating our list of best travel pants, we put in place a set of criteria to meet: They should look versatile enough to wear straight off the plane and for the next stop on your jam-packed schedule, be comfortable enough to withstand whatever weird contortions we end up in when trying to catch sleep on a long-haul flight, and match the rest of our wardrobe enough to be worn multiple days throughout our trip. Along with those requirements are a handful of secondary concerns like wrinkle resistance, technical fabric, and, of course, pockets.
Say hello to our 13 top travel pant picks below. Once you learn the beauty of these sweat-wicking, breezy, and relaxed-fit bottoms, we promise you'll never go back.
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Alo Yoga Courtside Tearaway Snap Pant
It's your high school track pants with an elevated twist. The eye-catching snaps down the sides look stylish, not like you might start break-dancing mid-gym class. It's also made of soft French terry instead of nylon, which is perfect for the cooler seasons — and they won't make any noise as you rush for your gate.
Alo Yoga Courtside Tearaway Snap Pant, $, available at Alo Yoga
UGG Ericka Relaxed Jogger
Sometimes you want a pair of effortless joggers to get you through the long commute. That's where UGG's joggers comes in. They have a relaxed fit with a drawstring waistband that gives off the homey, snug vibe of your beloved sweatpants. The no-fuss look is easy to style and pairs effortlessly with your go-to crewneck or hoodie.
Quince has once again done the (seemingly) impossible. First washable silk, now an ultra-fashionable travel pant. It has the silky silhouette of dress pants with the comfort of your favorite yoga pants. Plus, its pull-on style and four-way stretch add to the beauty of this timeless bottom. You can run, squat, curl up for a mid-flight nap, and otherwise move with ease. We don't blame you if you decide to wear it to work, too.
Quince Ultra-Stretch Ponte Bootcut Pant, $, available at Quince
Free People One Billie Pants
Opt for an edgy travel look with the cool jogger-style Billie Pants. You can choose from three colors: light beige, green, or charcoal gray. They all have the thoughtful touches of a delicate lace-up bottom hem, pleated front, and dramatic smocked waistband too. If you're a lover of the little things, this pant has all the extra oomph you could ask for.
FP One | Free People Billie Pants, $, available at Free People
Summersalt The Palazzo Pant With Ties
Once you reach your destination, you could straight to the pool to lounge in these breezy pants. The fabric is made from recycled charmeuse, so it's wrinkle-resistant, anti-microbial, and anti-static. (No one will know that you've been traveling for hours.) You can work in them, lounge in them, and they're perfect for throwing over your swimsuits.
Summersalt The Palazzo Pant With Ties, $, available at Summersalt
Outdoor Voices Rectrek Pant
If the people behind the athleisure powerhouse brand are brave enough to call this their most versatile pant, then we're game to believe them. The cropped, relaxed-fit bottoms are made with OV's special TerraStretch fabric (a fancy term for four-way stretch) and are weather-resistant (so spill however many in-flight cocktails you want on them).
Outdoor Voices Rectrek Pant, $, available at Outdoor Voices
Eloquii Work Side Stripe Pant
Want to look cute while feeling just as comfortable as you would in your pajamas? We recommend a ribbed matching set, like this getup from Eloquii. The knit pants and elastic pull-on waist are just the cherry on top of looking extra chic as you turn the airplane's aisle into your own personal runway.
Eloquii Work Side Stripe Pant, $, available at Eloquii
Everlane The Dream Pant
Wrinkle-resistant and business-appropriate appearance (there's pintuck detailing!), you'd never guess these cotton blend pants are almost as comfortable as your favorite sweatpants. Look sleek and chic when you get to your destination in Everlane's tailored Dream Pant.
As the saying goes, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Just because we live in our cotton sweats at home doesn't mean we can't find a more suitable alternative for our travel excursions. Consider a pair of chambray joggers: The breathable fabric leaves you comfortable everywhere, and it's chic enough to wear throughout your vacation (especially if it's a trip near the beach).
In case you haven't picked up on it, we're big fans of the cropped trouser look. Aptly named City Pants, these bottoms were specifically created for all-day comfort.
Lululemon City Sleek 5 Pocket Wide Leg Pant, $, available at Lululemon
Athleta Nolita Wide Leg
Wide-legged cuts are an underrated hero when it comes to good travel pants. They offer some additional circulation for when you and your partner are fighting over the A/C knobs during a long-distance car drive, and they allow your legs to feel a little less restricted.
Remember what we said about wide legs being a smart choice? These side-split pants take it to the next level with slits on the inside that allow for better movement. And don't forget the naturally breathable cotton fleece fabric, which your legs will thank you for once that stuffy airplane air starts to feel overwhelmingly warm.
Adidas Sportswear Wide-Leg Fleece Pants, $, available at Adidas
Dayoung Bootcut Yoga Pants
When wearing these fitted pants, you'll feel like you can confidently hand over your business card the next time you're hanging out in the airport lounge. They'll never have to know that your comfort level is on the same wavelength as your favorite worn-in yoga leggings.
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Black Business Month is all about celebrating and acknowledging Black businesses locally and internationally. Within the last few years, Black-owned businesses have been receiving the recognition they rightfully deserve. We’ve seen this change through collaborations with Black businesses like Range Beauty, Homage Year, and Zerina Akers and big brands such as Target, Nordstrom, and Macy’s, to name a few. Every month, there’s a new Black-owned brand emerging on the scene but the odds are still stacked against their success.
Black-owned businesses are less likely than their white counterparts to be approved for financing at banks, according to Federal Reserve data. But Black businesses continue to use their creativity and unique voices to market themselves and overcome the systemic obstacles in their way. . And over and over, Black consumers prove that our buying power is strong and our support keeps these businesses afloat.
Unbothered doesn’t just celebrate Black businesses in August — we’re Black all year. For this installment of Fashionably Black!, we spoke to three creatives about Black-owned fashion and beauty brands they recommend and why we should support them well beyond Black Business Month.
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The powder foundation comes in undertones for every shade and shades for every hue. We love the diversity in beauty products. Not only did I get full coverage, but it’s a clean beauty brand, vegan, cruelty-free, and Black women-owned. It’s perfect for my sensitive, acne-prone skin with a lightweight feel and active ingredients, including sunscreen. Ladies, if you’re an oily skin baddie like me, go ahead and add this to your cart ASAP. The brand only has a little over 5k followers on Instagram, and they honestly deserve way more.” – D’Shonda Brown, Culture Editor and Influencer
Kai Collective
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No matter how old you get, chances are late summer and early autumn will always evoke back-to-school vibes. As Tom Hanks’ You’ve Got Mail character said of the season, “It makes me wanna buy school supplies.” But rather than a haul of notebooks, highlighters, and textbook covers, it’s time to scoop up fall’s biggest back-to-school trends when planning your latest shopping lists.
Think of pleated skirts, polo shirts, and blazers with a preppy touch as the cooler-weather take on summer core aesthetics like golf and tennis fashion. And, of course, sweaters of all kinds, from cardigans to collegiate cable knits and super-soft cashmere (vests included). You can even make like the Louis Vuitton runway and cinch a bold jumper around your waist with everything from rugby tees to dresses for instant school-is-in-session cool.
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Pleated Skirts
Pleated skirts are the ultimate preppy piece for every desired length and aesthetic. Designers showed a wide range, from micro-minis at Miu Miu and Rokh to midi and maxis at Altuzarra and larger, full-length pleats at Peter Do. Even asymmetrical cuts at Dior and romantic full-volume iterations debuted at Brandon Maxwell for a more elegant take.
Though we love them year-round, blazers are a cool-weather classic. This year, slouchy and oversize styles continue to trend (see Louis Vuitton, Versace, and Prada), as well as tailored and cinched silhouettes, like at Fendi, Erdem, Dior, Peter Do, and Brandon Maxwell.
Polo Shirts
From cropped and collared iterations at Miu Miu to rugby styles like at Louis Vuitton, Eytys, and Botter, consider this the easy-wearing top you can quickly throw on while looking polished.
Checks & Plaid
Designers have revamped iconic school patterns with contemporary twists, including vibrant houndstooth and plaid at Chanel and Versace, windowpane checks at Rokh, buffalo plaids at Off-White and Nanushka, and mixed prints at Marine Serre.
Collegiate Sweaters
Knitwear is quintessentially autumn-ready, and a staple in any school-inspired wardrobe. Fall 2022 styles run the gamut from shawl collars at Bottega Veneta to argyle seen at Rokh, Tory Burch, and Eytys, and cardigans like at Chanel and Libertine. Take a cue from runways when wearing yours, like the waist-cinched styling seen at Bottega Veneta and Louis Vuitton and the belted cable knits shown at Brandon Maxwell.
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Is that oversized tote weighing you down? Instead, embrace the childhood staple designers reinvented for adulthood, including fuzzy and knitted iterations at Off-White, sleek leather at Gabriela Hearst, and woven baskets detailed with buckles and straps at Altuzarra (the ultimate trans-seasonal take).
Relaxed Trousers
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Trousers are hardly new, but slouchier fits and pooling hems with sneakers and boots, including Y2K-inspired low-slung waists like at Bottega Veneta, Stella McCartney, Tory Burch, Rokh, and No. 21, are the refreshed versions guaranteed to reinvigorate your wardrobe.
Sweater Vest
A beloved knitwear hero piece in recent seasons continues for fall 2022 with new versions, including whimsical prints at Tory Burch, halter silhouettes at Marine Serre, and slouchy cuts with cap sleeves as spotted at Chanel and Nanushka.
Button-Down Shirts
Oversized and re-worked button-down shirts have become a modern default for many. Keep your more timeless versions in your fall rotation, as encouraged by Balmain and Palmer//Harding. Plus, consider bustier-inspired styles à la Fendi, bold banker stripes like at Erdem, and buttoned-up with a tie like at Louis Vuitton.
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If there was ever a cause for the celebration of summer's end, it would be because of Labor Day clothing sales. And this year, our all-time favorite retailers and brands — from Everlane, Farm Rio, and Reformation to Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom — are showing up to the big shopping blowout with prices slashed all the way up to 80% off. But, as with all too-good-to-be-true deals, such deal-scoring moments are fleeting. Therefore, to get ahead of the game, consider shopping this stacked selection of the best pre-Labor Day clothing sales with steep discounts we won't see the likes of again until Black Friday.
Before you start on your shopping extravaganza, make sure bookmark this page. We’ll be consistently updating it with all the best Labor Day clothing sales as they continue to drop. (What you see below isn't all!) Click on through for the best LDW fashion markdowns worth stocking up on for fall — and, if you're short on time, peep our quick links for best Labor Day clothing sales ahead.
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EshJewelryCollection Small Mustard Acetate Earrings, $, available at Etsy
