Not Skinny, Not Wide-Leg—The Unique Denim Style Frequent Travelers Often Choose to Wear at the Airport with Sneakers.

Not Skinny, Not Wide-Leg—The Unique Denim Style Frequent Travelers Often Choose to Wear at the Airport with Sneakers.

      The mere mention of someone wearing jeans at the airport, especially on a long-haul flight, can ignite strong reactions. I understand the sentiment, and there are definitely denim styles I wouldn’t want to be seen in near TSA either. However, not all jeans are the same; some can be just as comfortable and spacious as sweatpants while still looking more polished. For a celebrity like Olivia Rodrigo, who is likely to be photographed upon leaving any airport, I can see the appeal of swapping joggers for a trendy yet roomy pair of barrel-leg jeans, which she opted for on her recent flight to JFK. Frequent travelers recognize that this style of denim, which is neither too skinny nor too wide-leg, is ideal, especially paired with Adidas sneakers.

      Now, let me explain the benefits of wearing barrel-leg jeans specifically for flying. They aren’t skinny jeans, so they won’t feel constrictive during the flight. Their horseshoe shape offers ample space, allowing your thighs and calves to move freely while making it easy to wear compression socks—if you know, you know. While wide-leg jeans also provide freedom of movement, they can occupy too much space. Thus, barrel-leg jeans take the lead, becoming my—and evidently Rodrigo's—top choice for airport attire.

      The "Vampire" singer matched her classic blue jeans with black Adidas Sambas (a style she has favored for years), a vintage Frank Sinatra T-shirt, an Idea Winona baseball cap, and a sweater around her waist. She completed her travel look with a tiger-print shoulder bag from Rouje and a pair of Sony over-ear headphones. Good luck finding a better airport outfit—I’m waiting.

      Scroll down to shop her perfect jeans-and-sneakers combination for your next journey.

      Shop barrel-leg jeans and sneakers:

      We the Free

      Good Luck Mid Rise Barrel Leg Jeans

      Madewell

      The Darted Barrel-Leg Jean

      ZARA

      Flat Combined Derby Shoes

      ZARA

      High Waisted Z1975 Balloon Jeans

      PUMA

      Brasil Capoeira Sneakers

      Citizens of Humanity

      Miro High Waist Barrel Jeans

      Vans

      Super Lowpro Sneaker

      Madewell

      The Curvy Darted Barrel-Leg Jean

      H&M

      High Rise Barrel Leg Jeans

      Free People

      Good Luck Barrel Leg Jeans

      New Balance

      RC42 Sneakers

      Pistola

      Wes High Waist Barrel Jeans

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Not Skinny, Not Wide-Leg—The Unique Denim Style Frequent Travelers Often Choose to Wear at the Airport with Sneakers.

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