How to look great at the airport
Take inspiration from these celebrity travel outfits.
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Let’s face it—all too often, travel is not so glamorous. With flight cancellations, long TSA lines, and schlepping luggage, you may not feel chic through it all, but your travel look still can be. With summer vacation season in full force, we took inspiration from a few of our favourite celebrities to bring you the best travel outfits for women, to make your next excursion all the more stylish.
Comfort is often top of mind, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for just sweatsuits or leggings. Miley Cyrus showed us how to wear refined layers recently while boarding the Eurostar from Paris to London, opting for a trench coat, relaxed jeans, and ballerina flats—a cool spin on a relaxed travel outfit that still looks put together. Alternately, Kendall Jenner donned a halter top and capri pants in Italy (toting her favourite leather weekender from the Row) for a stylish high-low ensemble, and Bella Hadid sported a punchy striped sweater and a pair of classic blue jeans.
Ahead, shop the nine best travel outfits for women that will ensure your journey is just as good as those vacation looks you packed.
Refined Layers
Lean on the best basics for your travel attire. Miley Cyrus proves how good an easy T-shirt and relaxed jeans can be while on the move. Simply style with a classic trench coat (we love how she opted for green here rather than traditional khaki), then add ballet flats and a tote bag that can fit your laptop, travel-size beauty products, and more. Coordinating aviator shades are the edgy final touch.
Ladylike Twists
If you want to look impossibly fresh upon touchdown, try a ladylike combination inspired by Emma Watson. A stylish knitted jacket, layered on top of a floral sundress, means you can go straight to sightseeing once you disembark that red-eye flight (and before your hotel room is ready for check-in). Styling the look with a feminine, walkable heel is just as smart as going with other travel-friendly accessories like her Ray-Ban Wayfarers and a roomy leather bag.
Classics Revamped
When Alexa Chung steps out, we take notice. Here, she puts her signature spin on all the travel classics while touching down in the Côte d’Azur: a khaki trench coat styled with a lace-trimmed camisole and straight-leg white jeans. By adding oversized black sunnies, leather slip-on shoes, and the iconic Boat and Tote bag by L.L.Bean, she brings a laid-back, cool sensibility to airport fashion.
The Right Stripes
From the Uber to curbside check-in, Bella Hadid proves a striped sweater can be your hero travel piece. Wear yours with a relaxed pair of dark denim, cinched with a suede belt and accessorised with Gucci loafers. A structured tote bag is a no-fail personal item, ensuring all of your key essentials are within grasp. The croc-effect leather on this DeMellier tote adds an extra luxe feel.
Matching Sets
If you want to get some shut-eye during an international flight, go for pure comfort. Loungewear can still look polished if you choose a matching knit set, as Rachel Brosnahan did. When worn with crisp white sneakers, a classic ball cap, and your favorite overcoat, it’s low-effort but maximum impact.
All Black
Why make things overly complicated when travel already is? Priyanka Chopra shows how simplicity and monochrome dressing can be a winning outfit formula. Her simple tank top and wide-leg trouser pairing demonstrates how comfort can be a priority but doesn’t mean sacrificing style. Don’t forget to bring a long cashmere cardigan to ward off in-flight chills and an oversize travel tote bag to complete the look.
Summer-Coded Staples
Whether you're traveling by plane, train, or bus this summer, let Kendall Jenner’s smart travel fit be your guide. Pair a tank top and capri pants with a pair of jelly sandals for a trend-forward approach to travel style. Frequent fliers take note: It’s never a bad idea to invest in a leather weekender bag (especially one from the Row) that will last a lifetime. It’s one luggage piece that will only get better with time.
Elevated Essentials
As a seasoned globe-trotter, Julianne Moore is constantly moving from one city to another and certainly knows how to look pulled together while doing so. Take notes from her Bottega Veneta ensemble and play with texture. If you’re planning to work with only one colour, a chunky cardigan and comfortable trousers are easy foundation pieces. Keep accessories classic and minimal.
Foundations With a Pop
For seasoned travelers, layering is second nature. Elizabeth Olsen’s airport look is a master class for beginners. All you need is a tailored jacket, jeans, and a slip-on shoe for a simple outfit formula. These are all pieces you can wear over and over and style in a multitude of ways, even upon arriving at your destination. The pièce de résistance, however, is the bold-coloured luggage.
This article originally appeared on harpersbazaar.com
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