The best travel outfits for women blend comfort with style, prioritizing moisture-wicking fabrics that feel light and breathable but still look polished. After ranking our favorites—including those we’ve personally worn—we researched best-selling items from a variety of top retailers and took into account trends and reviews. Our top picks include the viral Tanming Women’s 2-Piece Lounge Set, the silky soft Cozy Earth Women’s Bamboo Jogger Pant and these cozy On Cloud 5 sneakers.
While lugging suitcases through the airport and waiting on busy security lines can be hectic, bringing along the right outfit, shoes and accessories can provide much-needed comfort. For more options, read our guides to the best travel pants for women, best crossbody bags for travel and best travel totes. Below, the best travel outfits for women in 2024.
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.
Soft, Simple And Great For Long Flights
Skims Cotton Fleece Classic Hoodie And Jogger
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.
Flowy Fit For All-Day Elegance
Monos Sevilla Top And Pants
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.
Best Tops
Light And Moisture-Wicking
Editor’s Pick
Unbound Merino Women’s Crew Neck T‑Shirt
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.
Stretchy And Great For Layering
Alo Sheer Glow Tank
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.
Trendy Hem, Relaxed Silhouette
Athleta Seasoft Bubble Hem Hoodie
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.
Instantly Upgrades Any Travel Outfit
J.Crew New Icon Trench
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.
Understated Yet Elevated
American Eagle AE Crew Neck Lady Cardigan
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.
Best Travel Pants
Bamboo Fabric, Super Soft Feel
Editor’s Pick
Cozy Earth Women’s Bamboo Jogger Pant
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.”
Weightless, On-The-Go Leggings
Lululemon Align High-Rise Pant
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.