If you travel a lot like our editors do, you’ll know that what you wear to move through the airport and stay comfortable on your flight can make or break the whole experience. Buttons on trousers can be a (literal) pain, especially post in-flight meal when the inevitable bloat sets in, and anything close-fitting or made with stiff material is a big no. We’ve learned that wearing something you can cosy up in and easily strip off when you overheat, or reach warmer climes when you land, is a must. This is why we’ve all got our go-to loungewear sets ready to pull out when we’re setting off on a trip.
If you’re not one for wearing tracksuits, you don’t need to worry – there are so many loungewear sets that look incredibly elegant and feel wonderful, often made from super-soft silk, bamboo or cashmere. If you love a cosy hoodie and sweatpants combo, there are plenty of choices for you too, with weighty organic cotton sets made for snuggling up in, moisture-wicking merino, and shorts and T-shirt alternatives if you run hot.
Know this: if you choose your next in-flight fit from our list of editor favourites below, your journey will be infinitely more enjoyable – no beeps at the body scanner, no buttons or zips digging in, no need to think too hard about getting dressed when catching an early morning plane. And you’ll look great. We guarantee these sets will get plenty of wear outside of travel time, too.
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