You’ve finally booked the trip. You’re shopping for holiday clothes as we speak. But is it too soon to start planning your airport outfits? We don’t think so.
Checking off your travel to-do list means ensuring you’ve prepared a travel outfit that makes you feel comfortable without compromising on style. Because if we’re being honest with ourselves, putting together our airport ensemble contributes to the excitement of the big day.
So what should you wear on an airplane? Your priority for your travel outfit is, no doubt, comfort. Whether it’s long haul or short haul, you want to be heading to the airport wearing materials that feel comfortable on the skin, don’t restrict you in any way, or, make you sweat. Your airplane outfit should also consist of layers... trust us when we say that the aircon can get cold - bring fluffy socks, and a BIG hoodie to throw on.
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Radiate quiet luxury as you step through the terminal, with comfy airport outfits that you’ll be proud to rep from gym floor to departure lounge. The stylish designs of our travel outfits offer a first-class fit, offering you confidence wherever you’re headed...
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Travel Outfits: What To Wear To The Airport
For your travel wardrobe, we’ve rounded up the best matching loungewear sets, comfy cotton layers, travel bags, airport carry-on essentials, and functional jackets for your cross-climate adventures. Let's get into it...
Matching Sets To Wear To The Airport
A matching coord is the perfect comfy airport outfit: put together and radiating quiet luxury, yet at the same time, effortlessly casual. Matching travel sets can range from cozy knit sets to oversized athleisure looks defined by window-seat-ready hoodies and comfy loose sweatpants.
Matching sets, with non-fleece lined sweatpants or light knit pants are great for traveling as the lighter natural fibers prevent you from overheating and allow you to step off the plane in a warmer destination in comfort. Under your matching sweatshirts and hoodies, you can get as creative or simple with your layering as you like: if you're flying somewhere hot, you may want to wear a simple ribbed tank or baby tee. For somewhere colder, you can layer your travel outfit with cami tops, base layers, and long sleeves.
Plan Your Travel Outfit With Light Layers
There's nothing worse than being too hot, and not having enough layers to be able to strip off.
Outfit Ideas For Cold Flights
Flying in the winter or to a cooler climate can often pose the question “What should I wear on a cold flight?”. The answer? Lots of layers (and a super warm coat for when you land).
But it’s not just the destination you might be worrying about. Frequent flyers will know that the flights themselves can often feel pretty icy, especially if the air-con is on high, and you’re in for the long haul (if you’ll pardon the pun). Our body-fit active pieces make the perfect base layers for flying, as the snug fit keeps the heat in when the temp drops at high elevations. You can wear a pair of leggings under your sweatpants for extra warmth, and choose our fleece-lined pieces for a cozy fit.
Cold-Flight Checklist:
Cold-weather travel outfits are all about piling on the layers, but you want lightweight layers that can be removed if you get too warm. Below we've stacked together an essential list of what to wear on a cold flight, we recommend choosing 2-3 layers on top, and a baselayer on the bottom if you're prone to feeling the cold.
Tank Top
Zip-Up Jacket
T-Shirt or Long Sleeve Top
Sweatshirt or Hoodie
Leggings
Fleece-Lined Sweatpants
Gilet
Coat
Thick Socks
Cold-To-Warm Flight Outfits
Now for the flip side, what do you wear when traveling from a cold climate to a warm one? Our top tip: dress for the climate you're flying to... to an extent. No one wants to carry a winter coat and snow boots away to a tropical location, but shivering in your boots waiting for the taxi to the airport is a definite no-no.
Ditch the bulky layers, and dress as warm as possible but with thin insulating layers like a packable down jacket and warm sweatpants that won’t take up too much space in your suitcase.
That's not to say wear shorts if you're traveling to sunny conditions in the mid-winter, but you could swap the sweatpants for linen pants, or the knitwear for a thin sweatshirt for a more weather-appropriate travel outfit. Thankfully, with many airlines, you can turn the air-con down in your individual seats, and blankets may also be provided if you're flying long haul. Feel free to pack an extra layer or two in your hand luggage too!
4 Travel Outfit Ideas For Men And Women
Vacay's call for a cute travel outfit to transport you to your destination in style, here's our pick of nine airport outfits to achieve both chic and elevated looks.
When it comes to effortless styling that radiates quiet luxury, matching sets are our go-to travel outfit. Co-ords can range from cozy knit sets to oversized athleisure looks defined by window-seat-ready hoodies and comfy loose sweatpants. But they offer more than just a chic aesthetic.
Matching sets that aren't fleece lined are great for traveling as the lighter natural fibers prevent you from overheating and allow you to step off the plane in a warmer destination in total comfort. Under your matching sweatshirts and hoodies, you can get as creative or simple with your layering as you like: if you're flying somewhere hot, you may want to wear a simple ribbed tank or baby tee. For somewhere colder, you can layer your travel outfit with cami tops, base layers, and long sleeves.
1. The "let’s drop our bags and go" travel outfit
Ready to drop your bags at the hotel lobby and hit explorer mode? Then you'll want a travel outfit that's ready to move with you. We're talking light and easy-to-wear pieces and everything you need at hand so that you're not wasting any precious vacation time.
FOR WOMEN
Let's keep it simple yet effective. A sleek basic white Rib Midi Tank and a pair of comfy grey Rest Day Sweat Shorts will keep you cool on the flight, and ready for action as soon as that plane lands. Throw on an oversized hoodie for good measure, the flight might be chilly. Choose a small bag to keep all your essentials close, and slip into a pair of fresh white crew socks and your comfiest trainers because you're about to ramp up that step count.
FOR MEN
If it ain't broke, why fix it? Following the same outfit formula for the guys, a crisp baggy white tee on the top and a pair of neutral shorts; we've styled the look with black Rest Day Shorts to tie in with a black crossbody bag, but you can switch out for brighter colors if that’s a little more you. We're not sure what your hair looks like after a 3 am wakeup, but if you're anything like us, you'll want to keep a cap packed just in case.
2. The late-night flight outfit
Late-night airport outfits call for layers, comfort, and a sleep mask... non-negotiable! Don't be shy to hit the recline button, and swap your bed for a window-side snooze. Staying comfy on an overnight flight is essential if you're to get a decent sleep, so swap your PJs for a snug little airport outfit.
FOR WOMEN
Our Rest Day Cable Knit set is the matching set you need to perfect the comfy-yet-cozy airport look, whilst still looking chic. Layer the hoodie over the ultra-soft Cotton Bralette for a seamless look that allows the v-neckline to shine. Give your toes a bit of wiggle room with our Comfy Rest Day Socks.
FOR MEN
There's something about throwing your hood up, tying the drawstring as tight as possible to block out your surroundings and hitting the snooze button when you fly. So naturally, you'll need an baggy hoodie like our Crest Oversized Hoodie to do the job, worn over a soft cotton t-shirt. Combine with black cargo joggers for a trendy look, a pair of Crew Socks and Rest Day Slides to keep your feet cozy and comfortable on the flight.
3. The athleisure airport outfit
Who said you have to halt your workouts when you go on holiday? Certainly not us, in fact we’re all for a beach pump in the name of consistency, and there’s no better time than a vacation to attend a relaxing yoga class or low-impact pilates class. Chilling on holiday and moving your body? That's the best of both worlds, and easy-to-style athleisurewear is the way to go if you're heading straight from the plane to the day's activities.
FOR WOMEN
Enter our Elevate collection, where studio workouts meet fashionable silhouettes for looks that can be worn in and out of class. So if your travel outfit needs to cater to you stretching and spinning after touchdown, the Elevate All In One will serve you well as it's both cute and practical. Drape a classic grey sweatshirt over your shoulders to add to the sporty vibe, and to provide an extra layer for the plane.
FOR MEN
Hitting the hotel gym to stretch out those muscles after a long flight? Grab our stretchy Apex Hybrid Shorts for an airy 'fit that allows you the freedom of movement imperative when traveling. Pair with the lightweight and breathable Apex Seamless T-shirt that benefits from sweat-wicking tech, keeping you cool and favorably smelling on your flight. Don't forget a stylish brown hoodie to finish the look.
4. The long-haul comfy travel outfit
It's common knowledge that airplanes can get pretty chilly. So your travel outfit should feature cozy layers so you can get comfy and snooze those hours away as your third film of choice lullabies you to sleep. Switch up the layers as your body temperature fluctuates throughout the duration of your flight, by wearing a baselayer tank, t-shirt or long sleeve and having a cozy hoodie at hand. You're in for the long haul.
FOR WOMEN
Similarly, the Training Fleece Joggers and matching Hoodie make a great travel outfit for long haul flights, as the pillowy soft material provides hours of comfort. Layer the tracksuit over the Cotton Long Sleeve or Rib Tank for light removable layering options. Available in a selection of on-trend muted tonal colors you can feel on point, even after the night shift.
FOR MEN
Chances are, making a fashion statement isn't high on your to-do list when checking in for 20-hour flight, but feeling good should be. Don't overcomplicate things, choose comfortable and simple well-fitting cotton pieces like the Crest T-Shirt and Crest Sweatshirt and loose fitting pants like the Essentials Oversized Joggers. A beanie may come in handy if you get cold, and our Rest Day Slides are an ideal choice comfort-wise to let your feet breathe.
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Start Packing With Our Best Bags For Travel
You didn't think we'd forget about travel bags, did you? After all, your holiday baggage is paramount to your vacation running smoothly, and a quality bag can elevate your airport style. For hand luggage options, you'll want to opt for a small travel bag that is suitable for a short trip, and fits under-the-seat.
Duffel Bags
Our Duffel bags come in three sizes, making them suitable for both travel and short commutes. Designed with one large entry for easy packing, Duffel Bags are also crafted with comfort in mind, featuring an over-shoulder carry strap and padded handles for easy carrying, whilst wet pockets and inner sleeves allow for great organization.
Small and compact, this is suitable for use as your under-the-seat hand luggage.
Dimensions: Length: 19in. Height: 8in. Width: 9in. Volume: 26.4L (approx).
Perfect to use as cabin luggage for short city breaks or traveling light.
Dimensions: Length: 55cm. Height: 29cm. Width: 25cm. Volume: 40L
Ditch your mini suitcase altogether for our large everyday gym bag to use as cabin luggage for short stays.
Dimensions: Length: 62cm, Height: 33cm, Depth: 28cm. Volume: 57L (approx.)
Other Bags
This is the perfect-sized additional bag to carry alongside your cabin luggage and is small enough to fit under your seat. Perfect for packing a book, some snacks, extra layers for the flight, and your electronics.
Keep your passport, boarding passes, AirPods, and wallet on you at all times with our modern take-on a fanny pack to get you and all your essentials to your destination.
Pack all the bits and bobs you need to freshen up or liven up in the Everyday Wash Bag. Its main entry pocket is perfectly sized for toiletries and makeup, making it your perfect travel companion.
Travel Accessories
No plane journey is complete without a selection of accessories, or should we say necessities to keep you comfy and ease your restlessness (travel pillow we see you).
Our Comfy Rest Day Socks are our go-to for traveling with a soft and chunky design that encapsulates luxury. Bring cute and cozy together and pair them with your Pause Leggings for a snug and stylish airport outfit.
Headbands are more than a functional accessory for sweaty games on the court; they make the ideal travel partner for your long locks too. Sweep your hair out of your face so you can relax on the plane with spa day comfort.
Top your airport outfit off with the perfect hat to complete your travel outfit for that effortlessly cool might-just-get-papped vibe.
FAQs
How Do I Look Chic While Traveling?
Whether you’re trying to get a business class upgrade, you’re traveling for work, or you just enjoy a more ‘put together’ effortless aesthetic, it’s more than possible to dress chic and comfortable while traveling.
For your airport outfits, stick to minimal silhouettes, neutral colors, and quality fabrics for a chic and elevated style. Try wearing jeans, or a pair of wide linen trousers instead of joggers if you're on a short flight - they’ll look effortless paired with a basic tank or crisp tee. Trench coats, blazers, and leather jackets also elevate an airport outfit by adding a smart touch to the 'fit.
On your feet, try swapping a pair of sneakers for loafers or ballet flats to finish off your stylish airport outfit.
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Comfort is key for every journey, so if you’ve read our travel fit guide and planned your stylish and comfy airport outfit, you can channel all your energy into planning your vacation itinerary, fitting in those crucial final gym sessions, and ticking off the last of your travel to-do list
Fancy taking a look at all of our newest bag offerings? Check out our article on the best bags for the gym, travel, and everything in between.
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