This year, I’ve been logging more miles on the airplane than usual, which has caused me to evaluate my airport outfits more closely. I’ve been interested in building out a wardrobe of travel looks so that my outfits are more intentional and elevated, whether it’s to hop on a short domestic trip or a long-haul international flight. I’ve often relied on the comfort of leggings or sweatpants when I’m getting dressed for the airport, but there are some other polished options I feel inspired to swap in.
I did some research to find updated outfit formulas for future travel, including everything from denim looks layered with shirts and jackets to the key way to dress up straight-leg trousers while still retaining maximum comfort for the duration of a flight. Ahead, see inspiration for polished airplane travel outfits and shop each of the looks for your next travel day.
The Relaxed Trousers Look
The Quilted Jacket Look
The Soft Pants Look
The Denim Look
The Sneakers Looks
The Pointed Flats Look
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I Finally Cracked the Code on the Ultimate Elevated Airport OutfitLeggings have never looked so chic.
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7 Outfit Trends You'll See on Every Person With Good Taste at the Airport This FallYou could be one of those people.
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You *Could* Wear Leggings, But This Pant Trend Will Look Way More "First Class" at the AirportSpotted at Charles de Gaulle.
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Not Black, Not White: The Very 2025 Sneaker Color Trend Fashion People Are Wearing to the Airport RNSpotted on Emily Ratajkowski at JFK Airport.
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Spotted at JFK Airport: The Anti-Trend Sneakers Olivia Wilde Swears By for Long-Haul FlightsAffordable, comfortable, and beloved by It girls in London, Paris, and NYC.
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Looking Chic at the Airport in 2025 Means Wearing This Shoe Trend With Straight-Leg JeansTake notes from Margot Robbie.
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Straight From the Venice Airport: Here Are the 6 Elements of the Perfect Fall Travel OutfitCourtesy of Ayo Edebiri.
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No Leggings Here—Gigi Hadid Just Wore the It-Girl Airport Uniform of Fall 2025Commit this look to memory.
