I’m not offended by sweatpants at the airport because, more often than not, I’m wearing them to board a plane. But that doesn’t mean I can’t acknowledge when a travel ‘fit is good—and Priyanka Chopra just wore a very good one.
Priyanka Chopra.
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A great airport outfit is one that’s comfortable enough to wear for hours while sitting in a cramped seat, but cute enough that you could theoretically go straight from your flight to sightseeing—and Chopra’s found that balance. Heading from NYC to Paris, she opted for an updated Canadian tuxedo. Her acid-wash set included a slightly cropped bomber jacket and wide-leg jeans with cargo pockets.
Jeans are never my first choice for a flight, but Chopra’s pair convinced me that there is a smart way to do denim at the airport. The style’s roomy wide-leg and relaxed fit actually looked comfortable, like they could endure my four hours in basic economy. And those big cargo pockets, while undeniably cool, can also serve a practical purpose; rather than shoving my phone and passport in an overstuffed carry-on, I could keep them there for easy access.
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But like I said, a good travel style can live beyond the plane—and these jeans do. They’re versatile, can make any outfit feel cooler, and are currently very on-trend; I mean, even Michelle Obama has cosigned them.
Michelle Obama.
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With cargo jeans, you don’t need to spend an hour at your hotel changing outfits after your flight—these pants are immediately ready to go. They also happen to make getting dressed so easy. Because those oversized pockets are eye-catching, you can keep your top and shoes super simple (I’m thinking an easy white tee or button-down and sneakers). It’s a major win for minimalist packers.
So whether you’re ready to update your airport ‘fit or give your denim collection a bit of a refresh, I found a few more cargo jeans you can add to your wardrobe right now. Shop my favorites, below.
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