Airport Style: How to Look Chic and Stay Comfortable While Travelling

Dressing for the airport is an art form. It’s somewhere between dressing for a long-haul flight and preparing for an impromptu street-style photoshoot.

The perfect airport outfit needs to check several boxes: it should be comfortable enough for hours of sitting in awkward positions, practical enough to navigate security checks without unnecessary hassle, and stylish enough that you don’t look like you’ve given up on life entirely.

The secret? A carefully curated mix of soft layers, relaxed tailoring, and just the right amount of effort to make it look like you effortlessly threw it together (even if you spent an hour debating between joggers and wide-leg pants).

The golden rule of airport dressing is layering. Planes are temperature rollercoasters—freezing one moment, stifling the next—so a lightweight sweater or oversized blazer over a breathable base layer is a foolproof choice. Stretchy, relaxed-fit pants or leggings offer comfort without sacrificing polish, while sneakers or slip-on loafers make security lines much less of a hassle.

And let’s not forget the accessories: a roomy tote with enough space for essentials (passport, snacks, emergency sheet mask) and a scarf that doubles as an in-flight blanket can elevate the whole look.