Runway ready: Five easy (and chic) airport looks
Travel outfits that balance comfort, practicality and effortless style
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The best travel outfits strike the perfect balance between comfort and style. From early starts and check-in queues to traipsing around terminals and finally settling into your flight, what you wear to the airport needs to work just as hard as your passport.
While the glitz and glamour of celebrity airport style may dominate your social feeds, the reality of travelling is often a little less red-carpet-ready. But that doesn’t mean you can’t look effortlessly put together from take off to touchdown. The key is choosing pieces that are practical yet polished, so you don’t sacrifice style but still arrive at your destination feeling comfortable, confident, and holiday-ready.
Whether you’re jetting off on a long weekend city break or soaring over to another continent on a long-haul flight, here are five outfit ideas for travelling in style.
Look 1: Loungewear set
If comfort really is your top priority, you can’t go wrong with a coordinated loungewear set. It’s a simple formula that looks more put together than throwing on mismatched joggers and sweatshirt, while still being incredibly comfortable. Choose shorts if heading to warmer destinations or trousers if travelling overnight. It’s a favourite travel uniform for a reason: practical but polished and ideal for relaxing in the departure lounge, boarding your flight and landing in effortless style.
Look 2: Leggings and top
A pair of classic black leggings is another airport staple. Comfortable, made to move in, and versatile, they’re perfect for every travel scenario, from rushing to your gate to taking your seat and slumbering mid-flight. Pair them with an oversized tee for a relaxed feel or a crop top or tank if a little warm. Tie a shirt around your waist for an extra layer when the air conditioning kicks in.
Look 3: Jeans and T-shirt
Understandably, jeans can be more of a controversial option when travelling, but if you find the right pair, we’re of the opinion that they deliver on the style points. Opt for relaxed fits, and wear with a plain T-shirt to keep the look classic and minimal, complete with trainers, flip flops or sandals. Not only a good option for shorter journeys and keeping your look on point when sipping champagne at the airport lounge, wearing jeans also means one less heavy item to pack and more valuable space in your suitcase.
Look 4: One-and-done dress
For effortless elegance and travel ease, a summer midi or maxi dress is another failsafe airport look. Just one piece to think about, loose-fitting silhouettes and floaty cuts are non-constricting and will keep you cool when rushing around busy terminals and touching down in sun-drenched destinations. Best of all, you’ll arrive in an outfit that’s holiday ready.
Look 5: Linen on linen
Linen epitomises summer. Yes, it might crinkle and crease during your journey, but a linen top and trouser/short set creates an effortlessly elegant look with a relaxed, Mediterranean feel. Breathable and lightweight, the fabric is ideal for warmer temperatures and brings a cool, laidback holiday vibe.
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