We’re approaching peak holiday travel season which means it’s time to think about what we’re wearing to the airport. An important element of good airport style, in this writer’s opinion, is having the freedom to do what you please post-plane ride. Loose, elastic waistband pants are more polished than a jogger while being just as comfortable, not to mention they’re the current IT girl pants of choice. They give you options, as in, you can go straight to a nice meal after landing without thinking twice about changing your outfit. This is the kind of easy-breezy traveler I’d like to be, at least.
It likely goes without saying that the most aspirational version of elastic waistband pants are The Row’s Gala Pants. With their billowy wide legs and made in a wearable crepe, they’re the epitome of casual, no-fuss style. Coming in at over a thousand dollars, fortunately, there’s no shortage of more affordable options. If you’re not a fan of a wide leg, straight and barrel leg styles look just as streamlined. Unlike sweatpants, the elastic waistband pants I speak of come in a variety of materials too, from jersey to crisp cotton.
What can I say? I’ll have what the It girls are having!
Shop Elastic Waistband Pants:
THE ROW
Essentials Gala Crepe Wide-Leg Pants
It’s the Gala pant’s world, we’re just living in it.
DEIJI STUDIOS
Ease Organic Cotton-Poplin Pants
I love a pair of crisp, cotton pants.
J.Crew
Cosmo Pant in Plaid Italian Gauzy Wool Blend
From office to plane to dinner drinks. These pants do it all.
DONNI.
The Sweater Rib Simple Pant
Swooning over this burgundy color.
ZARA
Soft Touch Palazzo Pants
J.Crew
Petite Cosmo Pant in Stripe
I can’t get enough of this stripe.
DONNI.
The Rib Kick Flare
Throwing these cropped rib kick flares in for good measure.
J.Crew
Cosmo Sweater Pant in Merino Wool
MANGO
Pull-On Stretch Cotton Pants
Very 90s rom-com lead playing hard to get.
COS
Merino Wool Barrel-Leg Pants
Does anyone do it better than COS?
The simple white, navy and black color combo here is so effective.
H&M
Pants With Drawstring
adidas
Adicolor Classic Firebird Loose Track Pants
A more dressed-up option.
DONNI.
X Revolve the Linen Simple Pant
Elastic waistband pants in the color of the season.
COS
Barrel-Leg Denim Drawstring Pants
You can still be a jeans girl and wear elastic waistband pants.
MANGO
Pull-On Straight Leg Knit Pants
These flares are so chic.
LESET
Lauren Wide Leg Pant
Jersey pants that look like this? Yes please.
Free People
Finish Line Pants
For all my early aughts fans.
Comme Si
La Boxer Alta Pant
Comme Si can do no wrong in my book.
Banana Republic
Mid-Rise Relaxed Painter Pull-On Pant
I j’adore a Carpenter pant
Banana Republic
Linen Pull-On Ankle Pant
There’s fringe on the bottom of these! Fringe!
Free People
Day’s End Stripe Pants
These pants do all the work for you. Throw on a solid t-shirt or sweater and you’re good to go.
4th & Reckless
Tammy Tailored Trousers
Just saying, my MIL’s uniform is track pants with high heeled boots and she always looks incredible.
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