You could call it the perfect Philly afternoon. The weather at Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park one Saturday last spring was damp, drizzly, and gray, but no one at the Southeast Asian Market cared. There was too much fresh-pressed sugarcane juice, papaya salad, charcoal-grilled chicken hearts on a stick, crab fried rice, shave ice in countless flavors, and noodles upon noodles to be bothered by a little rain. Assorted languages flowed as groups of senior citizens and families with infants milled about the vendors. A quintuplet of teenage girls in black, white, and gray '90s-era hip-hop-meets-grunge outfits performed a choreographed dance to K-pop with age-appropriate enthusiasm on a covered stage. A vendor waited attentively as an elderly auntie adjusted her order from 15 to 17 to no, wait—she turned to consult with her friend and count heads—21 lumpia.
15 Best Leggings for Long Flights, Hiking, and Lounging
09.08.2024 - 15:38 / cntraveler.com / Meaghan Kenny / Madison Flager / Nast Traveler / Megan Spurrell
Whether we're packing for a weekend cabin getaway, a weeklong safari, or a few weeks wandering around Europe, we need a good pair of leggings in our suitcase. After all, the best leggings are lightweight, hardly take up any room in a carry-on or weekender bag, and can be worn for multiple occasions: on the plane, to sleep, while working out, under a dress on a cold winter day, or for a lazy afternoon in front of a fire. They also go with nearly any top, and when styled well, help us feel just a smidge more put-together than sweatpants.
We polled Condé Nast Traveler editors to determine which leggings are part of their travel uniform. Below, 15 of the best leggings for travel, whether you're looking for a set for warm weather, a squat-proof pair you can exercise in, or just a super-soft legging for lounging.
This article has been updated with new information since its original publish date. Additional reporting by Madison Flager.
I've had the Aerie high-waisted crossover leggings for years—and they truly are my all-time favorite. They're my most-worn pair, accompanying me on everything from long-haul flights to Sunday grocery runs, and I just keep coming back to them. I don't wear them to work out, but I slip them on for just about any other occasion where leggings are appropriate. They are so lightweight and can be rolled up super tight, taking up zero suitcase space. What I love most is the crisscross style on the waist that makes them flattering on every body type. The fabric is soft and supportive without feeling too restrictive—and they actually stay in place. Best of all, they're the least expensive pair of leggings I've ever owned. I will swear by these forever! —Meaghan Kenny, commerce editor
In a real ode to the early 2000s, I still wear Hard Tail leggings—I'm not kidding. The brand's stretchy cotton pants are so much more comfortable than any athletic material, or compression-style leggings. I'm not usually the kind of person to wear leggings out and about—unless I'm headed straight to a workout class—but I make an exception for Hard Tail leggings when I'm staring down an overnight flight or long road trip. —Megan Spurrell, associate director, articles
Aritzia's line of TnaButter athletic wear has been a longtime favorite of mine, and the brand's flare leggings in particular are a wardrobe essential for so many different occasions. They're a perfect travel pant—soft, stretchy, but not suffocating—and help me feel just a bit more put-together than a slouchy pair of sweatpants. I consistently wear them to hot yoga (they handle sweat very well), while also dressing them up for a Sunday walk with Sambas and a linen button-down. These leggings are extremely versatile, and my stash of five pairs
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