Airport style has been quite rare lately, but honestly, I don't mind because the travel looks of the '90s were undoubtedly the best. As I start to plan my summer trips, I'm taking notes from the past to perfect my airport look and keep things comfortable yet chic. If you take a turn through the '90s photo archives, you'll be surprised at how relevant each of the looks is to this day. Celebs like Cindy Crawford and Naomi Campbell have a gold mine of vintage outfit inspiration, but their travel looks are a personal favorite to sift through. (Plus, they're the most wearable.)
In fact, their outfits predicted many of the significant 2023 trends on the horizon. Yep, there are big bags, silky trousers, tailored suiting, and everything "lowkey luxury." I couldn't help but want to re-create these looks immediately, so I found all the simple pieces needed for each outfit at Nordstrom. Go on to see the best '90s celebrity airport style, and get ready to shop the outfits.
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Mariah Carey wore a slip dress and mules to the airport, and so would we.
Open Edit
Strapless Maxi Sweater Dress
The kind of black dress you can wear to multiple occasions, and Carey proves the airport can be one of them.
Le Specs
Unreal 52mm Rectangle Sunglasses
Le Specs's sunglasses have designer quality.
Steve Madden
Gaia Croc Embossed Sandal
These are perfect easy black sandals, and they're on sale!
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Is there anyone more stylish than Crawford? In my opinion, not a chance. This blazer-style leather jacket couldn't be more on-trend.
Levi's
Faux Leather Racer Jacket
Try out a moto jacket to make Crawford's look more on-trend for 2023.
Skims
Stretch Cotton Jersey Mock Neck Tank
This has easily become my favorite basic.
Mango
Raw Hem Wide Leg Jeans
I love that Mango stocks it's latest arrivals atReplica Store, so you can shop all your favorites in one place.
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Okay, Whitney Houston, I want to steal this entire outfit immediately.
Treasure
Bond
Stripe Cotton Jacquard Blazer
Our editor in chief tried this on and couldn't stop raving about it.
Open Edit
Button-Up Shirt
This cropped button-down is so good.
Levi's
Ribcage High Waist Ankle Straight Leg Jeans
A denim silhouette that will always be in style.
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Gwyneth Paltrow is mastering minimalism in this look. These simple black and gray tones are perfection.
Madewell
Linwood Rib Pullover Sweater
This pullover sweater looks like it was made for traveling.
Topshop
Pleated High Waist Wide Leg Trousers
I surprisingly don't own a pair of gray trousers yet, and Paltrow is reminding me that needs to change.
BP
50mm Cat Eye Sunglasses
Cheap and chic.
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Kate Moss proves that a simple outfit of jeans and a tee can be upgraded with a great leopard bag.
Topshop
Clean Tank
Your tank collection can always use a little upgrade.
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Cardigans are back in a huge way, and this look proves they're the ultimate airport outfit staple.
BP
Rib Crop Cardigan
So versatile.
Mango
Straight Leg Jeans
Another stellar pair of Mango jeans for you to add to your cart.
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Yep, zip-up sweaters are the comfortable airport outfit staple that is also stylish.
Edikted
Amour Oversize Knit Quarter Zip Cotton Pullover
With this in your arsenal, you'll be cozy as can be during your plane ride.
Levi's
'80s High Waist Tapered Mom Jeans
I know these are a little over our $100 budget and are more '80s style, but I couldn't help it. The slimming silhouette is not too skinny but also not too baggy. It's just right.
Open Edit
Half Zip Cotton Blend Rib Sweater
This on-sale find is selling fast.
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Jennifer Lopez can truly do no wrong, including this chic winter airport look with a cream sweater and jeans.
Free People
Easy Street Crop Pullover
Free People always delivers on comfort.
ASOS Design
Dad Trousers
I'm impressed, ASOS.
Open Edit
Open Stitch Sweater
The open stitch makes it airy and comfortable for travel.
Open Edit
Wide Leg Linen Blend Trousers
If jeans aren't your thing for traveling, try linen trousers.
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Silky pants don't only have to be for an occasion, according to Moss.
Topshop
High Waist Wide Leg Satin Trousers
Mango
High Waist Satin Palazzo Pants
Can you tell I'm a little Mango obsessed right now? These look so luxe.
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With her beige suit and padded headband, Princess Diana clearly predicted some of the current trends decades ago.
Open Edit
Oversize Blazer
Our editors can't stop talking about this extremely elevated blazer.
BP
Stretch Jersey Camisole
Tone down the luxe-looking blazer with a casual tank.
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Chocolate brown is the color we all have our eyes on right now.
Mango
Metallic Stripe Frayed Hem Cardigan
The frayed hem really makes this cardigan a 10/10.
Halogen
Ruched Knit Tank Top
More flattering than your average tank.
Fifth
Ninth
Taya 53mm Polarized Oval Sunglasses
These sunglasses will make any outfit look cool.
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Iman's straight-leg jeans and double-breasted blazer feel very 2023.
Mango
Stripe Cotton Blend Sweatshirt
I can already imagine wanting to wear this top almost every day.
Levi's
Wedgie High Waist Straight Leg Jeans
You can't go wrong with Levi's.
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Jeans and a white top never looked so good, Julia.
We the Free
You Rock T-Shirt
Just the right boxy fit.
Topshop
Awkward High Waist Barrel Jeans
While Julia Roberts opted for a straight leg, I'd be interested to see the simple look above with barrel jeans, Wholesale Replica Bag
denim trend of 2023.
After interning atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing
in 2019, Yusra Siddiqui found her way to the team after graduating with a fashion media degree. She's also spent time writing and working for publications such as Fashionista, Coveteur, Nylon, and Allure. When she's on the job, she's perusing runway shows, analyzing Wholesale Replica Bag
social media trends, and diving deep into all things Gen Z-related.