I'm an Expert at Airport Dressing—Shop My 8 Go-To Lounge Sets and Jean-Alternatives
They’re comfy but cool.
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My late father, a frequent business traveler, was adamant about three things when it came time to fly: Invest in high quality luggage, always arrive at the airport at least two hours early, and dress to impress. A lot has changed since he was racking up frequent flier miles, but I still swear by these words of wisdom.
Albeit, my version of smart travel attire probably wouldn’t quite get his stamp of approval. When it comes time to fly, you won’t find me in perfectly pressed slacks, any type of suiting, or even jeans and a neatly tucked in blouse for that matter. My version of flying fashionably is all about comfort (while still looking put-together); a.k.a. lounge set, sweatpants, leggings, jumpsuits, and other cozy—but still flattering—styles. Below, shop my favorite comfy travel clothes, from $36.
Editor-Approved Travel Clothes
Editor’s Pick: AnotherChill Two Piece Lounge Set with Foldover Pant, $43; amazon.com
Jeans That Are Actually Sweatpants: Rag & Bone Miramar Sweatpant Jeans, $238; nordstrom.com
Yoga Pants That Look Like Trousers: Promover Wide Leg Pants, $36; amazon.com
Oprah-Loved: Spanx AirEssentials Wide Leg Pant, $110; spanx.com
My Go-To Leggings: Alo Airlift Legging, $128; aloyoga.com
Luxe Tracksuit: and Lululemon Scuba Funnel Neck Oversized Half Zip, $148; lululemon.com and Lululemon Scuba Mid-Rise Wide Leg Pant Velvet, $148; lululemon.com
Comfy, Cool-Girl Cargo Pants: Alo Show-Off Cargo Wide Leg Trouser, $158; aloyoga.com
Cute One-and-Done: Free People Hotshot Onesie, $70; freepeople.com
AnotherChill Two Piece Lounge Set with Foldover Pant
Amazon
I just got the influencer-approved AnotherChill Two Piece Lounge Set with Foldover Pant set in black from Amazon in the mail, and immediately ordered it in red and grey too. The flared leggings and matching sleeved top are designed out of a buttery soft modal material with a quality that parallels Skims. Pair the set with a cute pair of sneakers or Uggs and a cute coat, and you are flying high on the fashion front.
Rag & Bone Miramar Sweatpant Jeans
Nordstrom
If you want to wear jeans that are actually sweatpants, the Rag & Bone Miramar Sweatpant Jeans are genius. The 100 percent cotton terry denim features a photorealistic print (five faux pockets included!) that makes them look like a normal pair of wide-leg jeans with the comfort level of loungewear.
Promover Wide Leg Pants
Amazon
The Promover Wide Leg Pants are an upgraded version of sweats that thousands of Amazon shoppers (and InStyle editors) swear by. Available in a wide variety of sizes, from XS to 3XL, and inseams, including tall, petite, and regular, you can snag them in a whopping 28 color options. Plus, they’re sleek enough that they can pass as trousers.
Spanx AirEssentials Wide Leg Pant
Spanx
Oprah stamped her seal of approval on Spanx AirEssentials Wide Leg Pant a few years ago, and they have been one of the brand’s best sellers ever since. Available in 13 colors, sizes XS to 3XL in regular, petite, and tall lengths, they’re made with a luxe, drapey fabric that “feels like a hug,” per Oprah herself. They pair seamlessly with Spanx AirEssentials Half Zip.
Alo Airlift Legging
Alo
Sometimes all I want to wear to the airport is a pair of leggings. When I do, my go-to is the Alo Airlift Legging. Not only is the compressive best seller super flattering and slimming, but the sleek and shiny finish makes it super versatile; sometimes I even wear them with a pair of cowboy boots.
Lululemon Scuba Funnel Neck Oversized Half Zip
Lululemon
Lululemon Scuba Mid-Rise Wide Leg Pant Velvet
Lululmeon
I’m obsessed with the Lululemon Scuba Funnel Neck Oversized Half Zip and Scuba Mid-Rise Wide Leg Pant Velvet set from Lululemon, which is basically the grown up incarnation of the OG Juicy Couture tracksuit. The plush, super soft velvet version of the brand’s best selling pants and roomy but slightly cropped sweatshirt makes the dreamiest one-and-done travel outfit ever.
Alo Show-Off Cargo Wide Leg Trouser
Alo
The Alo Show-Off Cargo Wide Leg Trouser looks like a smart, tailored pair of exaggerated cargo pants. However the drapey, heavy cotton slacks are ultra comfortable for all-day wear with added elastic on the back. Another bonus? They come in regular and tall sizes.
Free People Hotshot Onesie
Free People
Over the summer, I declared the Free People Hotshot Onesie my one-and-done airport outfit. If you don’t own one of these trademark pieces, order it ASAP. It can be worn a multitude of ways: I like to pair it with a tank or crop top in the summer, or a long-sleeve T-shirt or bodysuit with a sweater thrown over during the colder months. The fuss-free piece makes me feel like I am wearing pajamas in public without actually looking frumpy.
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