We both love to travel (Chrissie is just back from Florida, North Carolina, Hawaii, and Los Angeles, and is off to Tulum in a few days for a college friend reunion!), and we are always on the lookout for the best travel items. We are both “carry-on” travelers, so each item we bring has to earn its spot in the suitcase.
Good travel pants are a holy grail of a travel wardrobe – those that you can wear comfortably on a long plane trip, casually during the daytime, and dress up a bit at night. Here are options that we love.
Enjoy!
Joanne & Chrissie
Athleta Skyline Barrel Pant: What makes these great for a travel pant is that they have a denim-like structure with sport-like stretch. The barrel is understated – not too big – and there are two drop-in side pockets plus two back pockets to stash your stuff. We also like that they come in a variety of colors – travel pants don’t have to be black! Try navy or gray.
Evereve Marni Pant: These are essentially “jeans” but the fabric is soso soft that they are the perfect pant for travel. Jo has taken these on her past few trips.
Ruti The On-the-Loose Work Pants: Chrissie has these and LOVES them. Uber comfortable and endlessly versatile.
Lululemon Daydrift Trouser: A refined fit with unrestricted stretch elevates the travel experience! This pant is made from Lululemon’s amazing tech fabric, coupled with a faux fly, welted pockets, and usable belt loops for a more tailored trouser look. It also comes in some great colors like tan, brown, and gray.
Quince Ultra-Stretch Ponte Pant: The ponte pant is perfect for travel. No zippers, stretchy fabric, and a trouser-like look.
Rag & Bone Miramar: Sweatpants that look like jeans! This is the most innovative thing we’ve seen – sweatpant material printed to look like jeans, complete with printed on rivets, tears, etc. . . The Miramar is available in multiple styles; we especially like the ones with stripes down the side!
Frank & Eileen Billion Dollar Pant: Best-selling trouser legging that will make you look like a billion dollars. Designed for a high-rise with a skinny fit and cropped length.
Spanx AirEssential Pants: The name says it all! Essential, best sellers for travel because they are made from fabric that’s lightweight and luxuriously soft. Designed to feel silky against your skin, these will take you anywhere and everywhere. Available in various leg styles: wide, straight, flare, etc.
