Long travel days call for patience, flexibility, and a carefully thought-out airport outfit. Sure, black leggings and a pullover will always be comfortable—but if you want the ease with a little more effort, try a loungewear set. The right matching set for travel can take you from the lounge to the cabin to fresh-off-the-plane plans—perhaps with a few swipes of a hydrating moisturizer and a quick spritz of your TSA-sized perfume for a refresh along the way.
Vogue’s Favorite Matching Sets for Travel
Between cashmere coords and athletic quarter zips, there are many directions this dressing prompt can take; so we split up our 24 favorites according to potential travel plans. Need to look put-together for your post-trip itinerary? Choose a neutral set in a simple silhouette that you can zhuzh up by swapping out your shoes when you land. If, on the other hand, your agenda involves taking a couple Advil PMs and sleeping through the flight, pajama lookalikes may be the best travel outfit for you.
Ahead, the best matching sets for travel.
The Polished Passenger
For the person who prefers to go directly from the plane to the lunch reservation, sleek, minimalist loungewear that can be dressed up with the right accessories is the way to go. Zara’s slouchy mock neck T-shirt has an elegant drape, while Banana Republic’s lightweight linen set can be worn with ballerinas for an off-duty look.
The Athleisure Devotee
Comfort is your number one priority, and hoodies are your unofficial travel MVP. Embrace the athletic look with tapered sweatpants, stretchy leggings, and roomy sweatshirts ranging from classic crewnecks to quarter zips. These two-piece sets from the likes of Varley, Alo Yoga, and Nike are eons more stylish than your average sweatsuit—and if you have a complicated day of travel involving several layovers, you’ll appreciate the flexibility they offer when running through security.
The First-Class Flier
Regardless of what your seat row your ticket says, lounge sets in soft cashmere and silk allow you to travel in style. La Ligne’s chocolate brown cardigan and matching wide leg pants can make even economy feel luxurious (just be sure to pack an eye mask to drown out overhead lighting). Prefer a more put-together take on travel clothing? Matteau’s long sleeve printed shirt set is deceptively comfortable for long days on the road—the pants have a drawstring tie.
The Red Eye Survivor
There’s little glamour to be found in the overnight flight, so instead, go ahead and fully lean into the pajama look. (Cashmere socks are a carry-on non-negotiable here.) From more structured travel sets that look like traditional collared PJs, courtesy of Comme Si and Toteme, to soft pointelle and ribbed knits from Coucou and Petite Plume, these options are comfortable enough to sleep in—even at 40,000 feet. For the road tripper or the lucky traveler headed to a warm destination, choose a short set that won’t feel stifling.
