The skinny style in super soft stretch-denim means you won’t feel any pinching. Plus those little rips at the knees give your legs a bit of breathing room while spending hours on a plane.
Rag & bone the Capri cropped distressed low-rise skinny jeans, $190, net-a-porter.com
White denim tends to be on the softer side (and always, always a summer or hot destination must-have). Keep them casual with loads of rips.
Frame Denim Le Skinny de Jeanne distressed mid-rise jeans, $200, net-a-porter.com
A soft, brushed finish usually means black denim has a worn-in feel, and we’ve never been let down by denim staple Citizens of Humanity when it comes to denim comfort. Plus super rich and dark black denim can easily work itself into your nighttime wardrobe, which equals less space consumed in your precious carry-on.
Citizens of Humanity Rocket High Rise Skinny Jeans, $256.47, shopbop.com
These are the best in so many ways. The feel is incredibly soft with two-way stretch, but the technology makes them even better for travel – they are spot-proof, repelling stains like a shellac manicure does chips for up to 15 washes, which means if you happen to spill a wee bit of Chianti on them, you’re in the clear.
NYDJ Anabelle Skinny Ankle Boyfriend in Premium Lightweight Denim, $178, Hudson's Bay, select specialty stores and NYDJ.com
These may be slim and high-waisted, but the extra roominess in the hip and thigh area means you can get on that five-hour flight and not feel suctioned into your jeans. And that’s always a bonus.AG The Phoebe Vintage High Waist Jeans, $278.49, shopbop.com
Flare jeans are automatically easy, breezy thanks to the wide leg at the bottom, but the key is finding a pair that is soft and comfortable around the waist. Once we found these, our problems were solved.
McGuire Majorelle Flare Jean, $289.00, clubmonaco.com
Your go-to in the perfect wash for any trip, anywhere, these jeans will give you legs for days since they’re super slim with brushed denim that feels more like a cozy sweater.
9" High-Rise Skinny Crop Jeans in Bayview, 124.90, madewell.com
Cue the boyfriend jean for any long-haul flight. Getting that extra room that guys are accustomed to means you can curl up in your business class flat bed for hours and feel like you’re in PJs … and there’s nothing better than these for strolling city streets (and eating a few extra croissants along the way).
J Brand 9022 Georgina mid-rise slim boyfriend jeans, $270, net-a-porter.com
