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1. Spanx AirEssentials Half Zip

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Spanx isn’t just good for slimming undies! They also make a variety of comfy clothes, including this AirEssentials Half Zip Pullover sweatshirt. It comes in over a dozen trendy colors, including Petunia pink, Poppy orange, and Very Black.

The chunky zipper, flared collar, and curved seams create an uber-flattering silhouette. This is packable luxury at its finest. It’ll keep you warm when the plane is freezing or you’re waiting outside the airport for your Uber.

2. Alo Yoga High Waist Pursuit Trouser

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We love these pants, but the name is abso misleading. They’re NOT high-waisted, and how dare they lie about something so crucial! They fall below the belly button, and sometimes around the hips, depending on the size you choose. Consider sizing down for a closer fit.

Putting aside this falsehood, the Alo Yoga HIgh Waist Pursuit Trousers are phenomenal if you want to travel comfy and look tres chic. The polyester-spandex blend makes them durable and stretchy. They seem like dress pants worthy of an interview for your dream job, but can handle yoga or napping.

3. Athleta Momentum Seamless Tee

Meet your new favorite Seamless Tee. This shirt is our top pick for traveling. The 100% nylon fabric helps keep you cool and dry, which is perfect for sweaty runs through the airport or humid bus rides.

The tailored silhouette is flattering and not too casual, so you still look cute. Let’s be real, cropped tops aren’t the vibe when we’re exhausted and just trying to get to our destination. We want to feel covered and cozy. This T-shirt delivers that level of comfort while offering some style with the colorblocked neckline.

4. Alo Yoga 7/8 High Waist Airbrush Legging

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If you don’t have a pair of travel leggings you’re in love with, you need to get these Alo Yoga Airbrush Leggings. A soft cottony feel, sculpting fit, cozy compression — what more could we ask for? These fall juuuuust below the belly button, giving you a secure feeling without being ridiculously high-waisted.

The classic Black is never the wrong choice, but the Airbrush Leggings come in brighter colors we love for cheerful travel days. Check out the White, Spruce Green, and Pink Quartz.

5. Cotopaxi Cambio Dress

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6. Athleta Signature Rib Maxi Dress

Sorry dress haters, just one more. The Athleta Signature Rib Maxi Dress is next-level fashionable, yet so simple. It has a thick racerback design and body-hugging silhouette that isn’t ridiculously tight. The white colorblocked neckline and sleeve seams bring a classy contrast to your jetsetting.

7. Outdoor Research Ferrosi Transit Pants

Spring, summer, or fall, these Transit Pants are the right choice. The fabric is light and breathable, so you won’t overheat on a long summer road trip or suffocate on a crowded Greyhound bus.

The slim fit and cropped style allow you to move with total freedom, and they’re more upscale than leggings or sweatpants.

8. Alo Yoga Cropped Playmaker Jacket

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Wearing a bulky jacket on a long-haul flight is a hard NO for us. Instead, you’ll catch us in this Playmaker Jacket, because it’s compact and water-resistant and warm.

The jacket’s functionality is flawless, but Alo didn’t stop there. With mesh sleeve panels, chest overlays, and a second collar in the hood, it’s a unique look that’s simultaneously athletic and runway-ready.

9. Athleta Forever Fleece Mid Rise Cargo Pant

We had to include at least one pair of plush sweatpants on our list, so here they are! With cool colors, Athleta’s Mid Rise Cargo Pants have a fuzzy fleece feel, they’re not your average sweatpants.

We’re obsessed with all the colors, from the Deep Marine, which is a bluish-purple, to Glow — a joyful pastel yellow. Whatever color you choose, you’ll feel like you’re flying first-class, even if you’re seated at the back of the plane.

10. Athleta Forever Fleece Crop Full Zip

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You simply must have a wear-everywhere hoodie for your vacations. The Athleta Forever Fleece Crop Full Zip Hoodie is relaxed enough to wear to bed, but the cropped design works for a night of bar-hopping in a new city. Plush stretch fleece (same as the cargo sweatpants) feels like you’re on Cloud 9.

From the ethereal Lilac Sky to the bold Punch, there’s a color for everyone. This is sure to become a staple in your suitcase no matter where you’re jetting to, but also an essential at home.