Nothing is better when travelling than having your actual travel outfit sorted. Personally I love a layered situation that includes soft pants because I always like to arrive at my destination in comfort and style. Now while I have traveled in jeans I also suffer from bloating and swelling on planes and even car travel so soft pants for travel is where it is at. Enter a soft, stylish black pant that can take you from day to night, ship to shore, land to sky (and back down again) and even on the open road.
Why comfort rules.
When flying it’s all about comfort, I mean for me it’s mostly a case of crossing my fingers and hoping no seat belt extender is required so I want ‘soft pants’ with an elasticized or roll over waist and no zips or bulky buttons that dig in. I want a pant that pretty much feels like pyjamas and won’t end up crumpled and scrunched up or caught up a crack where they have no business being.
You could choose jeggings, leggings, ponte pants, drop crotch pants, modal, bamboo, or a cotton blend, whatever you choose comes down to the destination and what time you travel. Late night flights with early morning landings require a soft pant with some warmth while landing in a warmer or more humid destination might need a lighter weight or breathable fabric.
What to wear with soft black pants when traveling
Black pants for travel are a great foundation piece for an outfit, but what could you add to them to ensure you always feel stylish when traveling? If wearing a ponte pant or legging/jegging you can switch out a tee for a tunic or dress, remember to layer like a player 🙂
I team my pants with a longer line tee (for tummy coverage) in a jersey or knit and a cape or cardi. Sometimes a cape can double as a scarf or vice versa, either way if I am traveling I will at some stage feel the cold or want to shield my eyes from light for a snooze, so both come in handy. A scarf is also a great way to add some extra style to a simple travel outfit, especially if it has colour or print…or both!
Now we have the comfy outfit situation under control I bet you are wondering what to wear on your feet? Again it’s all depends on the weather and destination. I prefer a slide I can slip off on long journeys or sneakers for a shorter journey but if the weather is chilly an ankle boot does the trick.
My top black pants for travel
Blue Bungalow Bamboo Pocket Pants (S-XXL), ASOS Curve Harem Pants in Jersey (18-28), Adrift Linen Pant (2XL-4XL)
Taking Shape The Ripple Pant (XXS-XL), The Iconic Maddison Knit Joggers (14-24), Bohemian Traders Drop Crotch Pant (XXS-4XL)
Taking Shape The Best-friend Jegging (12-24), Katies Seam Detail Ponte Pant (S-2XL), Kennedys Travellers Harem Pant (S-XXXL)
Are you planning a holiday anywhere soon?
Til next time
Jen x
Updated May 2018
Thanks, I love the new Kennedy’s range. Comfort is definitely the key for me.
Boom Shanker also do great pants you can travel in. They sell plain colours but also big and bold prints. They are in both jersey (for stretch and comfort) and cotton.
I’m off to Norfolk Island in May just for 5 days, it was special deal in the Sunday papers. Just trying to pull myself together and ease back into travell8ng after chemo. Then at end of August we are finally doing last year’s postponed trip to Spain and a river cruise in Portugal. Just starting to get back to living life again.
Jenni I just went in to Seed before going to Adelaide and bought a fab black cotton or bamboo? Pair of soft relaxed pants. And a sort of relaxed bat wing black top to match.. add a scarf also used as a wrap and white sneakers and it was the most comfortable flight I’ve ever had.. Jenn x
Hi Jen.
I’m off to Glasgow in June . My dad is taking me to his place of birth and to show me where he spent his early childhood .
It brings tears to my eyes when I think of it . Going on this trip with my elderly parents is the trip of a lifetime .
I can’t wait
Absolutely adore the Kennedys ensemble! I am concerned however to top will come down to the ground on me! I guess I could knot it? Is it light to wear Jen? ✖️💋
Very excited Jen, I’ve just ordered the Harem pants. After a 3 years absence of not wearing pants . Choosing skirts and dresses. I’m go to be back baby. Yeah !!!
Thanks for great post 💋