12 Pairs of Celebrity-Inspired Travel Pants Under $50 — That Aren’t Leggings or Joggers

Alyssa Grabinski
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Land a pair or two of cargo pants, wide-leg pants, and more comfy styles while they’re on sale

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Shoppers, prepare for landing… a new pair of airplane pants, that is.

The art of airplane attire, and specifically, travel-friendly bottoms, is complicated: You want something comfortable for lugging bags, scurrying through security, and, obviously, sitting on an airplane. You also don’t want to look like you just rolled out of bed (Unless you’re trying to have a pajama party on the plane — do whatever makes you happy.)

We keep an eagle-eyed view on celebrity style, and stars like Meghan Markle, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson, and more, are serving up some serious inspiration for flying ’fits. And though Prime Big Deal Days, or Amazon’s October Prime Day, is still a few days away, you can already start saving big on breezy bottoms now. Our top picks start at just $20.

Travel-Friendly Pants Inspired by Celebrities

Related: Taylor Swift, Mindy Kaling, and More Celebs Are Carrying Crossbody Bags — Get Their Looks for as Little as $13

Evaless High-Waisted Straight-Leg Cargo Pants, $30

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TheImageDirect.com; Amazon

$37

$30

Kate Middleton, Oprah, and Taylor Swift have all played a part in the cargo pants resurrection this year, though Swift’s pair feels best for a day flying the friendly skies. The Evaless High-Waisted Straight-Leg Cargos look like the pants she wore, as they’re baggy, which instantly makes them comfortable for both walking through the airport and for hours spent sitting.

They do appear to be made from a bit of a heavier material (Remember: Swift was only hitting the studio in hers), but the fabric is nearly 100 percent cotton, so you won’t feel like you're wearing layers upon layers on your legs. Oh, and, travel hack: Take out your essentials and stuff them in the big-pocket pants before takeoff. That way, you can reduce the amount of times you reach for your carry-on.

Grace Karin Wide-Leg Pants with Pockets, $34 (Save $16)

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BACKGRID; Amazon

$50

$34

But what if you have to go straight from the airport to the office? Wide-leg pants are the move. Both Markle and Oprah recently wore similar pairs, but for different reasons. The former wore hers to hop on a plane in Los Angeles, while the latter wore a lighter blue pair to speak at an event.

These Grace Karin pants, which come in sizes S to XXL, have a stretchy elastic waistband that “allowed for a little extra wiggle room,” according to one shopper — (i.e. they’re suitable for sitting for a long period — and “can be worn professionally for work or casual for brunch.” The bottoms also have a tie belt, which adds a subtle decoration that looks good in the terminal and the office.

Automet Sweatpants with Pockets, $19 (Save $9)

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Gotham/GC Images; Amazon

$28

$19

Sweatpants are sometimes dragged for being sloppy or messy, but, honestly, they really should be taken into higher consideration when hopping on a plane, bus, or even train. For example, this pair of now-$19 sweatpants are “super soft,” and they’re also baggy in the legs, which could be a real game-changer if your legs swell when flying. The highly rated bottoms are also buttonless, so you can quickly pull them on and off when using tiny bathrooms on the go.

Plus, they’re not as hard to style as you may think: Katie Holmes has been wearing similar pairs with graphic T-shirts and tank tops, but she’s also dressed them up with cardigans and button-downs.

Cowasto Ribbed Knit Wide-Leg Sweater Pants, $32 (Save 12%)

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Jennifer Aniston/ Instagram; Amazon

$36

$32

If you’re traveling during colder months, thicker bottoms, like sweater pants, are peak travelwear. These Cowasto bottoms take after the pair Jennifer Aniston wore last December with their gray color and ribbed details, and they’re essentially just a warmer version of the breezy styles celebrities like Oprah and Sandra Bullock were wearing all summer long. Choose from sizes S to XXL, as well as pairs in brown, blue, black, ivory, and pink — though the darker colors are likely better at covering up dirt along the way.

Qianxizhan Palazzo Pants with Pockets, $20 (Save 31%)

<p>BACKGRID; Amazon</p>

BACKGRID; Amazon

$29

$20

Palazzo pants, a style spotted on Kate Hudson, are another style to keep in mind. They’re probably the breeziest, and most leggings-like, and this particular pair is on sale for 31 percent off. They’ve accumulated more than 2,400 five-star ratings, and have been worn by teachers, travelers, and even yogis. There are 19 different colors and patterns, including a plain black pair. 

Keep scrolling to shop more travel pants inspired by celebrities now.

Prettygarden High-Waist Wide Leg Palazzo Pants Trousers, $30 (Save 17%)

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Amazon

$36

$30

Viottiset Two-Piece Sweater Lounge Set, $42 (Save $28)

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

$70

$42

Yovela High-Waisted Sweatpants with Pockets, $28 (Save $18)

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

$46

$28

Pinspark High-Waist Wide-Leg Cargo Pants

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

$33

$31

Lepunuo High-Waisted Wide-Leg Cargo Pants, $30 (Save 25%)

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

$40

$30

Hooever Wide-Leg Pants Palazzo Pants, $22 (Save 19%)

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

$27

$22

Sunyaa High-Waisted Wide-Leg Palazzo Sweatpants with Pocket, $20 (Save $16)

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

$36

$20

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