Five Fashion Experts Share Their Top Airport Outfits
Planning your en-route outfit is an essential part of packing for vacation. This is especially true if you plan to travel by plane. The standard travel outfit was shorts, yoga pants, and anything else you could find comfortable. Airport outfits have taken on new meanings. Boarding is now like strutting down a runway.
Although airport outfits have evolved over the years, they are still fashionable. They were upgraded when inflight skincare was introduced. However, Yolandie Hamilton, a personal style coach and founder of Hamilton Styling Yolandie Hamilton believes that freedom of movement is still essential if you want to enjoy a comfortable flight.
Hamilton says that flexibility and breathability are essential for passengers who will spend a lot of time on the plane. Consider a jersey or another knit that can stretch and breathe to keep you comfortable, no matter the situation.
Layering up is another tip for airport dressing. Hamilton warns that not all airports have the same climate control. You may need more time to get the exact temperature settings if you have multiple layovers. Hamilton also notes that planes are typically more excellent, so you should always pack a hoodie or cardigan in your carry-on.
Accessories can make an outfit unique, but they can also make it difficult to travel, especially when you have to go through customs. Hamilton suggests swapping your favorite bangles and necklaces for embellished or patterned tops or bottoms. These details will make your item stand out from the rest.
With these pillars being considered, Hamilton and four fashion experts were asked to share their top airport outfits.
Tip: Hamilton’s airport outfit is rooted in practicality. It consists of elastic-waisted black jersey pants with wide legs, a colorful top, and a cardigan with slip-on sneakers.
“I can take off my shoes if necessary on the plane. The rest of my outfit allows me to regulate how warm or cold I feel. It also limits any physical restriction, such as binding denim waistbands, when sitting for long periods.
InStyle Mejia says that if Mejia is jet-setting, her outfit will likely include either a jogger by Eberjey or a roomy vintage Levi’s paired with a lightweight cotton shirt. She also believes layers are essential. So she will wrap a warm sweater around her neck and keep a pair of socks in her bag if it gets cold. The critical piece that brings the entire look together is the crucial piece—an oversized boyfriend blazer. The combination of polished and slouchy feels sophisticated but not too formal.