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Fancy track pants, cashmere joggers, pleated pants, wide-leg pants, and even leather pants, chosen by ten women who work in fashion and travel all the time.
If you want to splurge on a really nice pair, we also like the dip-dyed drawstrings on this Tory Burch pair.
For a more statement-making (read: not black, navy, or gray) pair of joggers, go for a pattern and a cut that’s slouchy but not schlubby. “Printed jogger pants give you comfort and style all in one,” says Caroline Maguire, Shopbop’s fashion director, of this vibrant Tibi version, which gets “extra comfort points for being high-waisted,” she says. The bright floral pattern is cheery, but isn’t too garishly bright, thanks to the navy background; plus, the paper-bag waist is super flattering.
For something a little more muted, but still in silk, these pastel-pink joggers would look equally put-together.
If the bubblegum shade is too aggressive, the black ones are currently on sale.
This white pair from hip Danish label Ganni has a faint floral print and a double tuxedo stripe on the sides.
And here’s a similar pair with a wide elastic band (no drawstrings) and a straight-leg, trouserlike cut. And these are on sale!
One more for those counting at home: This is one of Adidas’s most classic track-pants styles.
Aritzia really excels at travel-ready pants, says stylist and writer Felicity Sargent, who dubs it “the master-life-hacking-maker of slacks that feel like sweats,” with her favorite being this cropped pair. “They have sneaky, invisible elastic bands on the sides, making them super comfy, and they have great slit pockets and are on the low-rise side, which makes them feel fun and ’90s. “They’re also, in my experience, though not advertised as such, wrinkle-free,” she says. For quickly dressing them up upon landing, add a black cami, mules, and some gold accent jewelry, Sargent suggests.
For lengthy flights, Lee likes this slinky, wide-legged cashmere style. Her favorite version of the luxe take on loungewear is from Naadam, are made from a silk-cashmere blend, and sport side slits to the mid-shin for some movement, and a sporty tux stripe on the sides.
Uniqlo also makes some whisper-thin rayon wide-leg pants that are especially ideal for warm travelers going to hot places. Comes in four colors.
Here’s a far cheaper alternative with a slight sheen, recommended by Gray. “The hint of metallic in these elevates what are essentially pajama pants,” she says of these, which are pleated, even though it’s hard to see in this photo. “Also, pleated fabric tends not to wrinkle, so you don’t get to the other side with a wrinkly butt, God forbid.”
One more, this time from Vince — travel pants that look like a skirt.
Harem pants with an exaggerated drop-crotch might be a polarizing style, but they’re an extremely comfortable travel alternative to leggings, says Maguire. She favors this stretchy pair with the slim legs of your favorite workout or couch-vegging leggings, but with a lot more ventilation. “This olive color pairs well with anything, from a neutral to a pop of color,” she adds.
Here’s a vivid red version, in a lightweight cotton-linen blend.
Or a draped jogger style with a more modest drop-crotch, in dark hues (black, gray, or navy) and a slinky, soft fabric.
Last, we’ll leave you with an idea that might be just crazy enough to work: leather pants on an airplane. Kahn explains the unlikely travel appeal, “They keep you warm when it’s cold, which is often the case in the plane, and cool when it’s hot, and overall they’re super comfortable.” She notes that she sizes up in this, and pairs it with a cozy sweater and sneakers for travel days.
Bouchra Ezzahraoui has a similar recommendation: washable leather leggings. (Yes, really.) “I find them to be the perfect compromise between a stylish pair of jeans and comfy yoga pants,” she says of this pair. “They’re flattering, very flexible, and the leather is machine washable.”
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