What To Wear: Effortless Airport Style
Whether you're off on a city break or a sun-drenched getaway, discover how to balance in-transit comfort with on-arrival chic in our guide to effortless travel style.
Luxurious Layers
A fail-safe way to navigate mid-air fluctuating temperatures? Layers you can peel off and pile on. Reach for muted, neutral shades that you can mix and match, and luxurious, tactile fabrics that you can cosy up in when needed – cashmere is always your in-flight friend. Valentino Garavani’s timeless, love-forever monogrammed capes can be deployed as a blanket while knitted separates from the likes of Lisa Yang and The Row come with the kind of soft touch you’ll never want to take off.
Easy Does It
Comfort is paramount when you’re travelling which is why relaxed silhouettes are an easy sartorial win. Cue luxe loungewear and, more specifically, WARDROBE.NYC's track pant and hoodie co-ord essentials. For more elevated alternatives, look to languid tailoring and fluid fabrics: a pair of wide-leg trousers from Matteau will work just as well in the air as they do on the beach and an oversized blazer from The Frankie Shop makes light work of anytime dressing: throw it over a sweatshirt and leggings for the plane then pair it with a dress after dark throughout your vacation.
Carry On Travelling
The perfect travel bag doesn’t just look good. It needs to be big enough to hold everything you need, from books to cosmetic cases, without weighing you down – or falling foul of airline restrictions. The best are multi-functional, too, ready to double up as a beach or day bag when you land. Look for oversized totes and basket bags that neatly blend fashion with function: see KHAITE and DeMellier's raffia styles or look to Chloé's ubiquitous 'Woody' in denim or linen. Tsatsas' 'Nathan' or Maeden's 'Yumi' are endlessly versatile (and chic) if you're looking for leather. And don’t leave your cabin case as an afterthought – reach for Floyd’s streamlined suitcases in chic shades with skate-inspired wheels.
Effortless Flats
We can all agree that this isn’t the moment for heels. Instead look for comfortable flats that can be easily whipped off and on as you head through security. A.EMERY's sandals are a contemporary classic that you’ll be able to wear day and night once you’ve reached your holiday - just pack a pair of cashmere socks to slip into while you fly – while sneakers are the perfect pairing for your elevated loungewear. And, to bring an of-the-moment element to your look, reach for a pair of quietly chic ballet pumps - we’ve yet to find an occasion when wearing Miu Miu or Alaïa's cult pairs isn’t a great idea.
Words Sarah Bonser and Emma Sells
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