It wasn鈥檛 until I got married and traveled with my wife overseas that I realized the importance of wearing the right outfit for a long plane ride. I鈥檒l never forget showing up to the airport for an听overnight听international flight only to watch as her whole family changed into their 鈥減lane clothes鈥 just before we boarded. I missed the memo and spent most of the flight shifting around uncomfortably in my jeans听instead of sleeping blissfully like everyone else. But finding the right set of digs for your long-haul adventure is about much more than just comfort鈥攊t鈥檚 about style, too. Just because you鈥檙e听flying doesn鈥檛 mean you have to look like a slob, and a fashionable outfit can pull double duty as streetwear once you鈥檙e on the ground.听Here鈥檚 how to do it.
Pants
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Prana Brion听($79)
I鈥檝e worn Prana鈥檚 Stretch Zion pants for years for everything from climbing to fly-fishing to backpacking, but with their cargo pockets and looser fit, I never loved them for nonadventure activities. That鈥檚 where the company鈥檚听听pants come听in. They鈥檙e made with the same听awesome Zion Stretch fabric听but with a slimmer fit and classic styling. That means you won鈥檛 look like you鈥檙e in pj鈥檚 on the plane and can wear them for pretty much every activity once you land. 听
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Athleta Wonder Stash Skinny听($108)
Stylish enough to be worn as dress pants听but as comfortable as leggings, thick fabric will also keep you from getting cold on the plane, while the built-in stretch keeps you cozy.
Shirts
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Kit and Ace Brushed Long Sleeve Crew ($88)
I鈥檝e ever worn. The brushed French-terry fabric is incredibly soft next to skin, and the built-in听four-way stretch lets you get comfortable even in a cramped airplane seat. But like all things , the shirt is meant to play. The fabric is quick drying, moisture wicking, and meant to transition seamlessly between a bike and the office, so it can more than handle anything your adventure throws at it. My favorite thing about it is, despite the technical features and coziness, it鈥檚 a damn good-looking shirt.
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Icebreaker Tabi Tech Lite Short Sleeve Pocket Crew ($100)
If you read this column regularly, you know I鈥檓 a big fan of wool. Its听natural temperature regulation and odor resistance are obvious benefits for long plane rides, but with its听Corespun fabric, which reinforces merino fibers with a nylon core. That means you get a shirt that鈥檚 more durable, weighs less, and dries faster.
Underwear
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Saxx Blacksheep Boxer Brief ($35)
True comfort comes from within, or in this case, from down below. The听 is an incredibly cozy pair of boxers, thanks to the soft merino fabric, flat seams, and classic Saxx ballpark pouch. The merino wool helps regulate temperature and fights odor, which is great for long travel days.
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Patagonia Barely Bra Sports Bra听($49)
My wife loves for big trips, because there鈥檚 no uncomfortable underwire and no clasp to dig into her back. The breathable fabric helps regulate temperature, and the antimicrobial silver-chloride treatment from听Polygiene听helps you go longer between washes while on the road.
Shoes
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Chaco Davis听($90)
Don鈥檛 be the guy who takes his shoes off the minute he buckles his seat belt鈥攏obody needs that. slip听on and off easily for navigating security lines but have more than enough support for running across the international terminal to catch your connection. They鈥檙e also听stylish enough to dress up for听dinner once you arrive.
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Toms Black Suede Trvl听Lite听Slip-Ons听($85)
Finding slip-ons that you鈥檒l actually want to walk around in all day can be a challenge. Enter the听, which are lightweight and feature a听鈥渉igh rebound鈥 insole from OrthoLite, so they鈥檒l be just as comfortable sitting on the plane as they are walking around the city with a heavy suitcase hanging from your shoulders. Plus, slip-ons听are infinitely easier than fussing with laces听for quick bathroom runs once you鈥檙e airborne.
Jackets
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Patagonia Adze听($149)
The right jacket is essential for travel: wear it on the plane if it gets chilly, or ball it up and use it as a pillow if the cabin is warm. I like to pack because its soft shell fabric is stretchy and comfortable, while the fleece grid backer provides enough insulation for the plane and pretty much any weather I鈥檓 likely to experience once I land.
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Lululemon Going Places听($148)
is light enough to toss in your carry-on and has enough insulation for uncomfortably cold overnight flights. Add in a touch of weather resistance for when you get to your destination, and it鈥檚 just about the perfect travel jacket听whether you鈥檙e on the plane or off. 听
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Accessories
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Bigtruck Black Red Beach Original Flat Trucker Hat听($30)
For me, a hat is a crucial travel item. I鈥檒l听use it as an eyeshade, and I don鈥檛 have to worry about looking like I just rolled out of bed. makes some of the best (and most comfortable) trucker hats you can buy, thanks to its听high-density foam and plush headbands.
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Sleeper Scarf 2-in-1 Travel Scarf and Inflatable Neck Pillow听($40)
This might just be for long flights. It鈥檚 a scarf that has an inflatable neck pillow hidden inside, so you can pack lighter and not have to worry about dragging a bulky travel pillow around. 听