Not Leggings, Not Sweats—These Travel Pants Prove You *Can* Be Comfortable and Put-Together at 30,000 Feet

'Tis the season for travel. Whether you're catching a plane, train, or taking a road trip by car, one question inevitably pops into your mind the night before you leave: What am I going to wear? If, like me, you've ever stared into your closet wishing for something that feels like cozy pajamas but looks like you actually put thought into your travel outfit, you're not alone. After years of traveling for business and pleasure, I finally found the answer I was searching for: elevated sweatpants.

This pant style is the perfect hybrid of trousers and lounge pants. It combines the sophistication of trousers through tailored, high-quality fabrics with the comfort of sweatpants through relaxed silhouettes, elastic waistbands, and, in some cases, drawstring closures. While you may have heard about Rag & Bone's viral Miramar sweatpant jeans and the celeb-favorite Leset Lauren pants, these are just two elegant travel pant options; many more await discovery.

Below, find the 29 chicest elevated lounge pants to wear this season, no matter your plans, and then shop for travel essentials to complete your look.

ZARA

Rustic Wide Leg Pants

Style with a white T-shirt, tan wool coat, and brown leather loafers.

rag-bone

Miramar Wide-Leg Pants

Who What Wear's fashion editor, Sierra Mayhew, tried these viral Rag & Bone sweatpant jeans and only has amazing things to say.

Intimissimi

Full Length Palazzo Pants in 100% Cashmere

Cashmere pants for less than $200 is a steal.

Reformation

Lyle Cashmere Pants

I know you're a fashion person if you wear an outfit like this to the airport.

Shop the matching Meritt Cashmere Turtleneck ($248).

BP.

Baggy Wide Leg Cargo Sweatpants

The large cargo pockets and wide-leg design make these sweatpants look so elevated.

A few months ago, I finally got my hands on these always-sold-out Leset pants, and, to cut to the chase, you need them.

Helsa

Kerstin Knit Jogger

Leave it to Elsa Hosk to make sweatpants look chic.

Le Bop is the basics brand you'll find on every fashion person in L.A. and NYC.

DONNI.

The Sweater Rib Simple Pant

Donni makes such easy and stylish pieces that can be integrated into anyone's closet.

Reformation

Gale Mid Rise Bias Pant

Dress these up with a blouse and heels or down with a sweater and loafers.

Enza Costa

Everywhere Pants

The Everywhere Pants are a style you can actually wear everywhere.

Rag & Bone

Miramar Wide Leg Track Jeans

I love how the stripes add a sporty feel to these denim-like pants.

ZARA

Wide Leg Fleece Pants

Another amazing Zara find, if I do say so myself.

J.Crew

Cashmere Track Pant

Reformation

Marion Low Rise Pant

These toe the line between a pair of trousers and a pair of sweatpants.

Travel Essentials to Pair With Your Elevated Lounge Pants

Nordstrom

Crewneck Wool & Cashmere Sweater

If you're like me and always feel cold on the plane, a sweater like this is perfect as a cozy layer. If you get warm, you can simply tie it around your shoulders.

Last month, these were the best-selling shoes on Who What Wear.

An expensive-looking tote that can carry your laptop, headphones, eye masks, melatonin, and other travel essentials.

Simplicity can be incredibly impactful, as shown by the elegant shape of this blazer.

Nordstrom

Relaxed Fit Pima Cotton Crewneck T-Shirt

Every great travel wardrobe should feature a classic white T-shirt.

J.Crew

Étienne Oversized Shirt in Lightweight Oxford

A white button-down shirt is just as important as a white tee.

Jeffrey Campbell

Gunter Slipper

Charvet or Jeffrey Campbell? I can hardly tell the difference.

BÉIS Travel

The Essential Weekender in Black

I bought this for myself when it was first released, and I'm very glad I did. I love how it easily slips over the handle of rolling luggage and the various ways it helps keep your items organized inside.

You won't need to use the airline's blanket if you wear this teddy coat on the plane.

Wilfred

London Wool Cashmere Cardigan

Why not add a joyful pop of color to your outfit?

Banbe

The Yasmin Blue Light Glasses

Even if you're not convinced about blue light glasses, they'll definitely help you look well put-together.