7 Best Travel Pants for Women Who Want Comfort and Style
Never fly in sweats (or jeans!) again.
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Airplanes are uncomfortable enough as is, so on a long day of travel, you want to look put-together but most importantly, you want to be comfortable. Luckily, you don't have to sacrifice style for comfort: We found the best travel pants for women that are designed to be breathable, stylish and cozy — not to mention remain wrinkle-free. That means they're great for every destination and activity, from shopping in Europe to hiking in the Southwest.
To put together this list, our pros in the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab looked to brands we love that have tons of amazing reviews, or that have unique, exciting features to make traveling a breeze.
Our top picks:
After shopping our top picks, be sure to check out our favorite travel dresses and the most comfortable walking shoes for women to stay cozy and stylish while on vacation.
Right out of your suitcase, these pants are work trip-ready! Available in straight, boot-cut, skinny, cropped, six-button or wide-leg, BetaBrand offers super comfy pants that look professional enough to wear to the office. Ideal for work travel, the button and zipper are just for show — the fabric is a super stretchy rayon, nylon and spandex knit that feels like wearing yoga pants.
The Gym People Women's Joggers Pants With Pockets
When boarding a long flight, all you want to wear are your comfy PJs, but still look put-together in the airport. These joggers will keep you cozy while still looking polished. With over 12,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, these joggers are beloved for being super-lightweight and breathable. Did we mention they're less than $30?
prAna Briann Pants
The Briann Pant by prAna is a skinny pant that doesn't constrict you. They're cute enough to wear out on the town, but are functional to work up a sweat in. With a stretch woven fabric and a water-resistant finish, you can wear these on the trails or exploring a new city.
Because the fabric is nylon and spandex, they're abrasion-resistant and will keep you cool when building up a sweat. Plus, they're UPF 50 for increased sun protection. Coming in three in-seam lengths, you can find a pair that fits, whether you’re tall or petite.
Workout clothes can be for more than exercising (hello, athleisure!). Athleta has an entire collection focused on travel wear, and these pants were a top performer in our leggings test for their soft and slightly compressive feel. They're also flattering, so you can dress them up. We love that they come in regular, petite, tall and plus sizes — plus they have pockets, for easy access to your passport or phone while traveling, too.
The Anatomie brand uses its activewear expertise to design travel pieces that flatter many different body types. These are its best-selling travel pants featuring a signature stretch made from cotton, polyamide and a bit of elastane to make them soft, abrasion-resistant and elastic. We recommend this style for straighter body types, while the brand's Luisa pants are better suited for curvy women.
Losing your wallet to a pickpocket can easily ruin your vacation relaxation. These anti-theft pants by SCOTTeVEST have 11 pockets to keep your valuables secure without needing a purse that can put you at risk. They're made from nylon, rayon and spandex so they're designed to be wrinkle-resistant and breathable. These cargo pants will keep you safe and stylish.
The North Face Aphrodite 2.0 Capri
When going hiking or exploring nature, you want stay cool and protected but still stylish. These pants by the North Face are gathered on the sides to create a chic ruched effect. They are made from nylon and elastane so they're designed to keep you cool while you move. You can also keep your valuables safe thanks to the secure zip pockets.
Emma Seymour (she/her) is the associate director of the Good Housekeeping Institute's Textiles, Paper and Apparel Lab, where she has led testing for luggage, pillows, towels, tampons and more since 2018. She graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor of science in fiber science and apparel design and a minor in gerontology, completing research in the Body Scanner Lab on optimizing activewear for athletic performance.
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