Planning a summer holiday abroad? Lucky you! After deciding on your destination and booking your travel and accommodation, the next thing you'll likely be thinking about ahead of getting away is what to wear once you get there. But along with ensuring you've got all those summer holiday packing essentials ready to go, don't forget to think about your airport outfit.
While it may be tempting to prioritise comfort and forget about fashion altogether, there's no reason both can't co-exist in one chic, cosy look. Save your leggings for the gym and slouchy joggers for nights spent on the sofa – you need a pair of airport trousers.
Existing in a variety of silhouettes from classic straight-leg cuts to on-trend balloon leg shapes, there are a few key design signifiers that are central to establishing an item as appropriate airport trousers. First and foremost, a pull-on style is a must. There should be no zip and button flies in sight; the most we will tolerate is a drawstring tie as part of an elasticated waistband.
Almost as important is the fabric. Opt for soft-touch fabrics like modal, nylon and jersey that aren't as prone to creasing as other materials, like cotton or linen. Similarly, looser leg fits are preferred to allow for maximum relaxation, and we'd recommend sticking to darker colourways, purely from a practicality point of view.
In short, you want a pair of trousers that are smart enough to bag you a first-class upgrade, but comfy enough to handle an eight-hour flight in economy. And even if you're travelling by car, train or boat, the same sartorial rules apply!
Next's Jersey Denim Wide Leg Trousers are the perfect example. Appearing for all intents and purposes as a pair of wide-leg jeans, they give the cool look of denim with the easy comfort of jersey for effortless style, guaranteed. Available in a range of on-trend colourways (including a side-stripe design) as well as your basic black, we're eyeing up the mink brown and the sage green colourway.
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Next Mink Brown Jersey Denim Wide Leg Trousers
Happy travels – or make that comfy and stylish travels!
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Alexandria Dale is the Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from the celebrity style moments worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there’s nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she’s passionate about sustainable fashion and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok!
