Chic but Comfortable Pants

I’m on a plane so often, I have my uniform down—always the Ann Mashburn Faye pant in navy, either a white leather tennis shoe from Goral (that I wear like slip-ons) or a Belgian loafer, a chambray (love this one from Gap) or striped shirt (love this shirt from Alex Eagle), a navy or tan sweater, and a scarf from Drake’s. That is the constant, no matter the season. Every piece works as elements in outfits for the rest of the trip.

In the Jacksonville airport, with my Ann Mashburn Faye pant (she recently started making them in a longer version (right), so works in winter with a boot) and Goral sneakers

But I’m always on the lookout for new ideas. And so I’m super excited that we’re bringing in our dear friend, stylist Sarah Meikle, to be a contributing editor to Yolo. We worked together at Traveler, and even though it’s been five years since we last collaborated, I watch her Instagram with all of her style inspirations on it, and want to buy every single thing. She loves navy, black, gray, camel and cream Gabi Organic Cord Pull On Pants as much as I do, as well as classic shapes. But because she’s such a stylist to her core, she is always finding the best new things on the market, and teaches me how to go just a little bit out of my comfort zone. I also love that she is not just about expensive. When we started talking about working together, I suggested we start with travel pants, because I like the idea of pants that don’t have a constricting waist when I’m on a plane or, frankly, sitting for a long period of time—in a car or on a train. I love all of her suggestions, and I put some of mine in here too. —Y.E.