4 Travel Pants I Wear to Look Smart at the Airport

As a regular flyer editor and fashion editor, I like to think I’ve perfected the art of the airport outfit—not only what to wear to work but also how to be comfortable and functional while still looking as stylish as possible. I’ve talked before about how I handle leggings when I travel, but I’d like to take things a step further by taking a closer look at the pants I wear whenever I travel.

I’m really picky about what I wear when I fly because I like to look polished without being uncomfortable. I try to avoid wearing anything that looks athletic like leggings but tough denim, too, and I’ve found a ton of travel-friendly pants available at this intersection. I’m always on the lookout for pants that are the perfect marriage of the two, but they’re a lot harder to come by than you might think. (Trust me, I did some research and testing.)