Alexa Chung wore the only jeans I recommend to the airport for a flight

Whoever “decided” that jeans were not a dressing option for long flights thought it wrong. Sure, some pairs aren’t designed for sitting up — we’ve all owned them and probably gotten belly aches as a result — but that shouldn’t stop you from wearing other, looser options for a flight. In fact, as someone with over 300,000 Delta miles at the moment, I prefer to wear jeans to the airport. or rather i like to wear Rest Jeans for the airport, and I’m not alone. Alexa Chung and her boyfriend, Tom Sturridge, are also supporters of the travel-jeans movement. It’s true—I saw photos of the two of them at Cannes airport wearing matching patent-leather flats—he was wearing loafers and she was choosing ballet flats from Repetto.

outcome? Easy, comfortable outfits for short and long flights, including, yes, jeans. Both Chung and Sturridge chose similarly washed, comfortable jeans, likely vintage from Levi’s or another similar denim brand. This denim option is perfect for flying in the name itself. It’s not too stiff or tight, cutting into your skin with every step. It is subtly loose, and softens with wear of the fabric (whether real or manufactured). Plus, jeans are more substantial than leggings or yoga pants, so they make you feel more covered — and take up more space in luggage, so by wearing them on the plane, you’ll have room to pack that extra dress, jacket or skirt. Now that I think about it, the guys who wear comfortable jeans to the airport win, no matter how you look at it.