My Go-To Outfit for Long Travel Days Is So Cute and Cozy (It’s Perfect for Campus, Too)

As an out-of-state college student, I travel a lot, and I have learned that there are two types of travelers: the ones who dress like they’re headed to Paris Fashion Week and the ones who gave up somewhere around Gate 12B.

Personally, I like to land somewhere in between totally comfortable and super stylish. The Abercrombie & Fitch Sunday Hoodie and High Rise Baggy Sweatpant are my perfect middle ground. I’ve worn this set while waiting for long-delayed flights, sitting through bumpy landings, and navigating one 8-hour, chaotic road trip with four friends and zero trunk space. It’s not just a sweat suit. It’s my emotional support outfit. Somehow, it makes me feel just as calm and stylish while pulling an all-nighter at the library as it does when I’m eating airport food at 6 a.m. 

This Abercrombie & Fitch sweat suit (sold as a separate hoodie and sweatpants) strikes the elusive balance between cute and functional. The midweight fleece sweat shirt is perfectly baggy without swallowing me, and it keeps me warm without causing me to overheat. It’s the perfect cozy cool girl sweat shirt, and the matching sweatpants complete the effortless but stylish look. The pants are designed to look super baggy, but they have a drawstring so you can achieve that relaxed look without them falling off your waist while you dash through the airport. Both pieces have that ultrasoft lining that makes even a middle seat — or the driver’s seat of your car — feel like first class.

I’ve owned this set for at least six months now, and have washed it more times than I care to admit, and it’s still as soft as the day I bought it. No weird pilling, no stiffness, no “did I ruin this in the dryer?” regret. The fleece lining somehow keeps its brushed texture, which means it’s always ready for me to throw it on for a last-minute trip. It’s the kind of softness that makes you want to keep petting your own sleeve (in a normal, socially acceptable way, of course).

It’s not just something I pull out whenever I’m traveling, though. I literally live in this sweat suit. I wear it to my 8 a.m. classes when I don’t even feel like being awake, and deep into the night when I’m cramming for an exam I waited all semester to study for. It’s perfect for any occasion where I want to be chill but look like I have my life at least somewhat together. It’s also cute enough to wear to a movie night with friends if you’re feeling more low-key. 

I’ve tried a lot of travel sets that promise comfort and end up looking sloppy by hour two. This one doesn’t. It moves with you, provides calming comfort during turbulence, and somehow makes you look like you’re not stress-sweating as you sprint to your gate. 

I also just love how you customize this set. I have the pink camo print version, which matches my vibe perfectly, but Abercrombie & Fitch sells the sweatshirt in 16 other colorways, from Frosty Olive to Cream Floral, and the sweatpants in six others (they sell separately, so you can mix and match!). If you’re traveling soon, don’t wait to buy this set at Abercrombie & Fitch. 

Buy: Sunday Hoodie, $60, and High Rise Sunday Baggy Sweatpant, $60