The Travel Clothing Brand I Swear By After 10+ Countries and Zero Checked Bags
When I travel, I never check a bag. One of the biggest ways I’ve managed to stick to carry-on only—be it a weekend getaway in California or a hiking adventure in Japan—is by building a carefully curated travel wardrobe.
It’s a mix of everyday pieces I already love and a few I’ve bought specifically for travel. But every item has to pull its weight: it needs to be stylish and functional. That means fabrics that resist odors, wrinkles, and pilling, dry quickly, and pack down small.
Sounds like a unicorn, right? Well not quite. While men have long had a broader range of performance streetwear options, a few brands have started designing for women who want both form and function. Few do it better than ADAY, one of my favorite brands for women’s travel clothes. Here’s why I love them—and a few pros and cons to keep in mind if you’re thinking of adding ADAY to your suitcase.
Style and fit
ADAY focuses on timeless, versatile pieces designed to build a capsule wardrobe, so their style leans modern and minimal—not overly trendy. I also love that many items stay in stock for multiple seasons (and sometimes years!), which makes it easy to replace a favorite jacket or t-shirt down the line.
That said, when I ordered my first pieces, I was a little surprised by how modern—and almost futuristic—some of them looked in person, especially anything made from their recycled scuba fabric. The Like a Boss Sweatshirt, for example, has a bit of a shiny finish I didn’t expect. I’ve grown to love it, but it was definitely a different vibe than I was used to.
The fit, however, is where ADAY really shines. Both the sweatshirt and jacket I own are incredibly comfortable yet polished-looking. They’re also warmer than they appear and offer surprisingly good wind protection—something I didn’t anticipate.
As for pants, one of my first purchases was the Throw it Higher Leggings. I wore them until they literally fell apart (it took a few years), but I was between sizes (small/medium) and in hindsight, I wish I had sized down. More recently, I tried their Turn It Up Pants and a fitted jumpsuit—this time, the small was too snug, and I had to exchange for a medium. So sizing can vary a bit by item.
While I’ve generally loved everything I’ve ordered from ADAY, the one piece I just never find myself reaching for is the Snap To It Tank. It’s a bit long for my taste (I wear a lot of high-waisted pants and love crop tops) and I don’t like the inner lining fabric around the chest. I like the concept and want to love it but just don’t.
Features and travel friendliness
Although I wear all of my ADAY pieces in day-to-day life, where they really shine is in their travel-friendly features. They use several proprietary fabrics such as Technical Silk, Recycled Scuba, and Technical Crepe. The fabric is key to what makes these pieces so versatile on the road—and almost across the board, I’ve found that all of their pieces are wrinkle-resistant, breathable, and moisture-wicking. Some items, such as the That’s a Wrap Top is designed to be styled multiple ways so you essentially get “5 tops in 1” according to their website.
I can go days wearing them without them getting stinky and, if they do, they’re easy to wash and quick to dry. They’re sturdy but pack down light. All of their pieces are virtually impossible to wrinkle as well, and I’ve never had an issue with pilling—even after literal years of wear.
Favorite pieces
Up in The Air Jacket
Throw it Higher Leggings
Although ADAY is always adding new products, many of their core items have been available for years—which I love, because it means I can count on favorites sticking around. One of my all-time favorites is the Up in The Air Jacket. Although it costs $185, I’ve owned it for almost five years now and use it regularly for both travel and everyday wear.
Other than a small snag or two, it still looks as good as the day I bought it. That’s largely thanks to their magical recycled scuba fabric, which is incredibly durable, pill-resistant, and doesn’t stretch out over time. (The jacket itself has a bit of stretch, but in a way that feels intentional—adding to its comfort without compromising structure.)
Other favorite pieces include:
Like a Boss Sweatshirt: Comfy, warm, and chic. Love their colorways and the mockneck is very flattering.
Throw it Higher Leggings: Very versatile and comfortable, and a lot more fashion-forward than a standard pair of yoga pants.
Jumpsuit: They had a (now discontinued) tank jumpsuit that I absolutely lived in. I recently ordered their Destination Jumpsuit and love it for more professional occasions but it just doesn’t have the same versatility. I have yet to test it but I probably would have gone for the Cool Intentions Jumpsuit, had it been available.
Cost and value
ADAY’s clothes aren’t cheap, but unlike some other brands at this price point, I do think they’re worth the price tag. These are investment pieces: timeless, versatile, and well-made enough to last for years.
I wore my first pair of Up in the Air Leggings all. the. time. for nearly four years before they finally started to show signs of sagging and broken elastic. And although a few stitches have popped (my fault) and there’s a bit of color fading, I still wear the jumpsuit I bought seven years ago. That kind of durability and longevity definitely makes the cost feel worth it to me.
