The Best Travel Outfits For Women That Blend Comfort With Style

Featuring a chic knit top and wide-leg palazzo trousers, this popular lounge set is the embodiment of effortless style—and is also incredibly comfortable. It comes in nine trendy colors (including blue, pink and Khaki) for on-the-go versatility, and can easily be dressed up or down with light accessories.

Skims’ super soft lounge set is perfect for staying cozy on long flights. The hoodie features kangaroo pockets and a double-lined hood, while the jogger has an interior drawcord so you can adjust the fit as needed.

When they’re not engineering top-of-the-line luggage, Monos is also designing comfy lounge sets to keep you snug on your journey. Enter their Sevilla loungewear: If a more flared look is what you seek, this bamboo-cotton set will impress with its flowy, relaxed fit and airy drape.

Unbound Merino’s tops have been praised for their moisture-wicking properties, and this simple crewneck tee remains no exception. It’s made of luxuriously light, Merino wool fibers that are wrinkle-free and wear-and-tear resistant. Forbes Vetted senior travel editor Astrid Taran has been wearing this top on a number of recent flights and praises its breathability.

Dressing for travel is all about layering—which is why we recommend this closet staple from Alo. Throw it on beneath a light jacket to keep yourself warm on your long plane ride.

Cooling fabric? Check. Sustainably sourced fibers? Of course—this trendy, bubble-hem hoodie from Athleta has it all.  Feel free to store your passport and other essentials in its roomy pockets while you rush from terminal to terminal.

As far as ribbed crewnecks go, this cozy sweater from Quince hits all the marks for quality: Its sustainably-sourced cashmere fabric is both durable and stylish, keeping travelers warm while looking good. Winter travelers can pair it with a stretchy jean and simple statement jewelry.

Another layering essential, this reversible bomber jacket is lightly insulated on the inside and out for versatile wear. Bonus: Its pockets have hidden sleeves on both sides, perfect for keeping your valuables and travel docs secure.

An update on their popular 2011 design, J.Crew’s new Icon Trench now has a removable hood and comes in a relaxed, classic fit for day-to-day travels. It falls just at the knee, with welt pockets, sleek button closures and an adjustable belt that are sure to turn heads between terminals.

For a lightweight outer layer, snag this soft, knit cardigan from American Eagle. Designers modeled it to emulate Parisian high fashion styles, and it comes in six colors to instantly elevate any on-the-go ensemble. Note: Some reviewers suggest ordering a size down.

These joggers from Cozy Earth are made from the brand’s famous, temperature-regulating bamboo viscose, which is why we deemed it our most comfortable pick in our roundup of the best travel pants for women. Its cinched waistband is extremely flattering, and its side pockets are perfectly tailored to fit phones. “This is my go-to travel pant,” says Taran. “It’s one of the softest pairs of pants I own.”

Pair these buttery-soft leggings with an oversized hoodie for the ultimate comfy, weightless travel look. The brand claims they’re so stretchy and breathable, in fact, that you might even forget you have them on.

Khloe Kardashian’s Good American jeans are beloved for their tummy-smoothing technology and plush, cotton feel. These Soft-Tech Straight Jeans from the brand stand out in particular for their sculpting effect; style them with a pair of comfortable heels for a striking yet casual jet-setting look.

While shorts aren’t everyone’s airport go-to’s, these flared ones from Uniqlo can make getting around a breeze. They feature ultra-stretchy fabric with extra room at the hips, and fall in a soft drape around the thighs—and all at a relatively affordable price.

A perennially popular footwear pick here at Forbes Vetted, this shoe continues to top a variety of our lists, including the Best Shoes For Standing All Day and the Best Walking Shoes For Women. It has cloud-like cushioning and a molded heel for ample support, with a mesh upper that stops your feet from getting too hot. In other words, it will keep your feet happy even when you’re stuck on a seemingly endless airport security line.

These shoes from Vivaia aren’t quite sneakers and aren’t quite boots, but rather something in-between—which makes them the perfect, stretchy footwear option for long treks around the airport. Simply slip them on and you’re ready to go; with their lightweight, cushiony arch support, they’re sure to become an instant travel essential.

Let’s be real—you’d be hard-pressed to not find a few of your fellow passengers sporting these, and for good reason. Birkenstock’s timeless Arizona design has persisted since 1973 due to its supportive cork-latex footbed that molds to the contours of your foot, making it a comfy cult-classic for jet-setters everywhere.

Whether you wear them to rep your home team or just for the aesthetics, baseball caps remain forever in style—and have also become an important part of current airport fashion trends. Loop your ponytail through the back and pair it with a plush lounge set for that classic, effortless look.

If you’re headed for a tropical destination, consider saving on luggage space by wearing your sun hat to the airport. This straw number from Madewell comes in four handwoven, embroidered options.

No trip is complete without a set of noise-cancelling headphones to ease your flight. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra was chosen as our top overall pick in our roundup of the Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones thanks to their crisp sound quality, deep base reverb and sleek design. 

Don’t let its minimal design fool you: This stylish, Italian leather tote from Cuyana has enough space to fit a laptop (up to 16 inches), your passport, wallet and more. Its double-strapped handles allow you to carry heavier essentials with ease. If you crave even more space, check out the bag’s accompanying tote insert to add extra room. In her review of this bag, Taran praised its quality, durability and style.

Another leather favorite, this Lo & Sons bag not only sits at the hip with its adjustable strap, but can also be worn in three other different ways: as a chic clutch, belt bag or shoulder bag. Its adjustable styles can compliment just about any travel outfit, which is why we deemed it our favorite versatile pick in our list of the Best Crossbody Bags For Travel.