Last spring, when my mom arrived in Palm Springs for a weekend family trip, I couldn’t even wait to say hello before asking where her pants were from. She was just as eager to tell me about the new Athleta pair that felt like sweatpants but still looked like freshly ironed trousers, even after a two-hour flight. 

Needless to say, I immediately ordered myself a pair of the Endless High-Rise Pants and have grown to rely on them as part of my comfortable and stylish travel uniform. The pants come in seven colors, and I’m taking Athleta’s Buy More, Save More sale as an opportunity to stock up on more options. The savings event, which ends tomorrow, offers 15 percent off orders over $150, 20 percent off orders over $200, and 30 percent off orders over $300.  

Athleta Endless High-Rise Pant

The Endless High-Rise Pants have a thick, elastic waistband that never feels like it’s digging in, which is crucial for long travel days. And the stretchy material is wrinkle-resistant, so I love that whether I wear them on the plane or pack them in my suitcase, they look good and, most importantly, don’t require ironing. They also feature secure zip pockets that I use to hold smaller items like AirPods or my phone while walking through the airport. 

I like that the relaxed, straight-leg style looks a little nicer than leggings without sacrificing comfort. My plane outfits used to rarely make an appearance during my actual vacation, but these pants can be styled with various tops and therefore worn multiple times during a trip. One shopper, who agreed they are “great for vacations,” shared that they like wearing the pants during the day “with sneakers” and then “with sandals or heels” for dinner. Another customer echoed my feelings and noted that they are “the most comfortable and stylish pants” in their closet.

While I love the high-rise and straight-leg style of the Endless High-Rise Pant, I’m also taking this sale as an opportunity to shop more styles from Athleta. Keep scrolling for more comfortable travel pants below.  

Athleta Brooklyn Mid-Rise Ankle Pant

Athleta Pinnacle High-Rise Trouser

Athleta Venice High-Rise Wide-Leg Pant

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