The 8 Best Travel Clothing Brands of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

Alo is technically a yoga apparel brand, but we can’t get enough of its excellent athleisure while at home and on the go, too. Whether we’re planning a workout or power walking through a new city on vacation, we reach for the brand’s tanks, joggers, and active dresses time and time again.

We especially love Alo’s 7/8 High-waist Airlift Legging on account of its extra-wide waistband and soft fabric that lifts and sculpts your curves. When going for a more laid-back look, we’d rock the slouchy Accolade Sweatpant with a pair of sneakers. The brand has also expanded its offerings to include things like work-ready trousers, knit sweaters, sleek bodysuits, and day-to-night dresses for times when loungewear simply won’t do.

And, when temperatures drop, we can’t help but reach for the Foxy Sherpa Jacket which is “extremely comfortable, warm, and cozy,” according to testing editor Jackie Cucco. “This is a high-quality jacket that has held up well after five months of use, making it worth the price,” she adds.

Everlane carries a mostly seasonless collection of travel-ready apparel, including everyday crewnecks, elegant tops, and on-trend jeans. The minimalist designs are great whether you’re packing light or dipping your toe into the capsule wardrobe concept, as it’s easy to mix and match the mostly neutral palette.

The Dream Pant is a go-to pick and has gotten us through a 12-hour day while away and a full day at the office without wrinkling, making it an ideal pair to wear just about anywhere. Another favorite is The Easy Pant, which proved to be incredibly comfy even after one of us was caught in a 4-hour flight delay and left snuggling on airport seats at 12 a.m.

We also love the versatility of many of the brand’s basics, especially when it comes to layering. One standout is The ReNew Long Liner which has made several coast-to-coast trips and compresses seamlessly. “Although the jacket is quite long, I was floored at how easy it was to pack it down into a packing cube or small corner of my carry-on bag,” associate editor Anna Popp says.

Quince is a relatively new clothing brand but has gained a loyal following since its 2020 launch. When you browse the site, you’ll find pieces made from premium materials, like supersoft cashmere, natural silk, and sustainable linen with prices that may surprise you. There’s even a chart on each product page that breaks down exactly how the brand keeps costs so low. Despite the price, these high-quality, multi-season garments are meant to last. In fact, Quince also has an almost unheard-of 365-day return window to back things up.

It’s hard to beat the $50 Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck Sweater, which is the perfect weight to wear on a chilly summer night and to layer as temperatures drop. We’re also big fans of the Washable Stretch Silk Blouse because it’s not only machine washable, but it can also easily serve as a multipurpose nice top when packing light for a weekend away.

When it comes to one must-pack item for all summer trips, our hands-down favorite is the comfortable and versatile 100% European Linen Smocked Midi Dress (which several members of our team own). “I’ve worn it in every situation from plane rides to exploring new cities, as a beach cover-up, and as work attire,” editor Taylor Fox shares. “It matches with just about everything and I love that I can dress it up with a pair of wedges or go for a more casual look with a cute pair of sneakers.”

Girlfriend Collective has one of the most inclusive size ranges out there — many of its styles come in 11 sizes, running from XXS to 6XL. The brand carries fitness apparel from sports bras to tennis dresses along with a wide range of relaxed joggers and full-length windbreakers – all stretchy, breathable, wrinkle-resistant, and packable. Most items are made of fabrics sourced from recycled plastic bottles, and you can even recycle the pieces you’re done wearing through the ReGirlfriend program.

The brand’s Compressive Pocket Legging is a stellar choice for travel. We like how the soft yet sturdy fabric holds you in without restricting movement, and the deep side pockets are big enough for a phone or passport. We also approve of the brand’s many bodysuits, such as the Marlow High Neck Bodysuit (with an option of a brief or thong bottom) as this shirt style can match nearly any vacation wardrobe.

Spanx is almost synonymous with shapewear. The brand carries a comprehensive selection of undergarments that hold you in, smooth certain areas, and enhance your curves — think high-rise underwear, compressive shorts, sleek camis. However, they bring that classic design to clothes you can — and want to — wear on the outside, too. We love that there’s core-smoothing in their workout clothes (like the Booty Boost Active Leggings) and going-out pieces including the Suit Yourself Boat Neck Ribbed Bodysuit which we love as a sleek long-sleeve shirt you can style many ways.

Beyond the fitted items, the brand’s made-for-travel AirEssentials Collection will remain the first answer many of us give when asked what’s the best material to wear on a long flight. It can be found in a range of styles from sleep-ready half-zip sweatshirts to full-length jumpsuits that we’ve even worn out with heels.

And, while it may not be the first brand you think of when it comes to work attire, we’re here to tell you otherwise as The Perfect Pant is simply perfect at looking like pants but feeling like pajamas. “After a full day at the office, they were so comfortable, I didn’t immediately want to change out of them when I returned home either,” associate editorial director Morgan Ashley Parker shares.

If you’re planning a hiking trip, Patagonia likely has almost all the apparel you need. We’re talking sweat-wicking layering pieces, pocketed rain pants and shorts, packable puffer coats, and quick-dry socks.

Of course, we’d not be able to discuss this brand without mentioning the always-trending Baggies shorts which come in a variety of colors with inseams ranging from 2.5 inches up to seven inches long.

We’ve also tested the Women’s Chambeau Rock Pants and love the elastic waistband, adjustable cuffs, ample pockets, silky-soft fabric, and true-to-size fit. The material is also breathable and stretchy, preventing you from overheating while offering a full range of movement on the trail. These pants did a great job repelling water, too, so you can definitely wear them on a drizzly day at your destination.

Columbia has been making outdoor apparel and accessories for nearly a century. When you shop the collections, you’ll find everything from sun-protective clothing to camping gear. However, the brand really stands out for its outerwear offerings, which include fleece pullovers, insulated vests, down jackets, and ski pants. Some options like the Heavenly Hooded Jacket feature Omni-Heat technology, a foil-like lining that essentially reflects your body heat back onto itself to keep you toasty when the temperatures drop while others are three jackets in one with a liner and a shell that can each be worn separately or paired together on trips where temperatures may vary drastically.

We’ve tested out much of their outerwear and clothing over the years — and Columbia also remains one of our favorite hiking boot brands — but our favorite item would have to be the Carson Pass Interchange Jacket. We were thoroughly impressed with its warmth and how easy it was to layer over various shirts, including bulkier sweatshirts. What’s more, it has fleece-lined pockets, sleeves with thumbholes, and a hood that actually stays in place when you put it on.

Andie is a prime place to shop for swimsuits. The brand is known for its well-made one-pieces with flattering cuts and comfortable designs that don’t require constant adjusting — including options for long torsos and plus-size bodies. You’ll also find bikinis, cover-ups, and various other travel accessories like towels for women, like hats, sunglasses, and beach bags.

We love that you can opt for a plunging one piece or one with a higher neckline, and choose from a range of bikini types, including The Bermuda Bikini Top offered in a range of colors and fabrics up to size DD. You’ll also find other beach accessories like colorful sarongs, gauzy minidresses, and palazzo pants.

Of all the styles we’ve tried, the The Amalfi One Piece tops our list as our favorite one-piece swimsuit. We fell in love with the thick, durable ribbed fabric. It’s exceptionally comfy, even when soaking wet, and dries quickly, so you’re never soaking wet for long. Though the thin straps may not be supportive enough for those with large chests, we appreciate that you can choose from three coverage options on the bottom: medium, cheeky, or full.