Oprah's favorite loungewear is my go-to travel uniform — and it should be yours too

With the cold weather finally behind us (I think? I hope?), I bet you're excited about your upcoming spring and summer getaways — I know I am! If you're on the hunt for a travel outfit that's as comfy as your favorite pajamas but stylish enough to go sightseeing straight from your flight, you're in luck. I found the perfect combination, and it even has Oprah's stamp of approval. The Spanx AirEssentials Wide Leg Pant and the AirEssentials Half Zip both made Oprah's Favorite Things List in both 2023 and 2022, and I adore them as much as she does.

I was first introduced to these dreamy pieces when Oprah sang their praises in a 2022 review. "You might know Spanx for its shapewear, but it also does fantastic cozy clothes," Oprah said. "When I tell you this set feels light as air, I'm not kidding. It's my new leisure suit. The perfectly loose-and-lightweight fabric is like buttah!"

It may sound extreme, but "buttah" is an apt way to describe these ultralightweight, silky smooth and incredibly soft pieces. While they feel like your favorite PJs, the matching set makes you look much more put-together and fashion-forward than your tired old sweats — making it ideal for travel days. The top and bottoms are super breathable and keep me warm on chilly flights without making me overheat when I run through the airport.

Since I got the throw-on-and-go set two years ago, I've worn it every time I've had a flight and long train or car ride. I rock it while running errands, lounging around the house and any other time I want to be comfy. Both the pants and the pullover are made from a premium lighter-than-air fabric​ that has four-way stretch so they're ridiculously comfy but also flattering.

While I tend to wear the two pieces together, they'll look just as good paired with other items in your wardrobe. Gwyneth Paltrow proved this point when she wore the half-zip with leggings. Bonus: The AirEssentials collection has a ton of other gems that you can mix and match, including tapered-leg pants, a crew neck sweater, a cinched hoodie and even a jumpsuit. I plan on scooping up a few more goodies from the line to add to my travel wardrobe.

Sold separately, the wide-leg pants and pullover are size-inclusive, ranging from XS to 3XL with regular, petite and tall options. Some shoppers mentioned that the pieces ran large and that they had to return them for a smaller size. I personally like the oversized look and kept my normal size, but if you prefer the fit to be more snug, read the size chart before you order. Colors have been selling out, but the pants currently come in eight hues and the pullover comes in 12. Snap up the luxuriously soft pieces before your next trip — or grab some for the traveler or lounger in your life.