Book a flight just to wear them, preferably first class.
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Yes, we all know a hoodie and yoga pants definitely work as a travel look. But consider for a moment you happen to be seated next to your future boss, your new psychic, or your future husband or wife, on a fateful plane ride. Do you want to enter this new phase of your life in the same thing you wear on your weekend bodega runs?
The days of dressing to the nines for airline travel are well past. Comfort is still king, but that doesn't mean, as always, you need to sacrifice style at its altar. "For long travel, my airport style is comfy, but pulled together," Shopbop's fashion director Caroline Maguire tells BAZAAR.com. "I am all for an easy matchy-match lounge set with retro vibes and elevated accessories–a cool sneaker, comfortable cotton socks, fun sunglasses and a trucker hat to top it off!" Additionally, why not lean into soft suiting, or your trusty leggings but paired with chic jackets, oversized bottoms that feel like swears, and classic track suits. And don't forget to accessorize with great travel bags, rollers, and trainers. Get inspired by the looks of 8 women below who nail just-0ff-the-tarmac chic.
The Oversized Trench
You can hide just about any comfy thing under here and still look totally put together. Be like Rihanna and go big or go home (preferably on a PJ).
Savette Grained Leather Tote Bag
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Track Star
A good old-fashioned track suit can never steer you wrong when it comes to looking cool and effortless, and still being able to fall asleep when the lights go low on your cross-Atlantic flight. A bucket hats is nice to pull over your eyes to avoid eye contact too.
Prada Logo-Embellished Shell Bucket Hat
Prada Logo-Embellished Shell Bucket Hat
Complete the look with the Gibson pants, $88, wilson.com.
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Big Jeans, Big Dreams
Liu Wen is right on time with this easy combination of wide-leg denim, white kicks, and a ladylike jacket. Just add roller luggage.
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AGOLDE Dax Upsized Jean
Soft Suiting
Bella Hadid has learned an important trick: Soft suiting is the easiest way to basically wear pajamas all day with no judgment. A white tank keeps it easy-breezy.
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Frankie Shop Gelso Oversized Tencel Lyocell-Blend Blazer
Frankie Shop Gelso Oversized Tencel Lyocell-Blend Blazer
Frankie Shop Gelso Pleated Tencel-Blend Straight-Leg Pants
Frankie Shop Gelso Pleated Tencel-Blend Straight-Leg Pants
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Leggings for Days
We never said you couldn't wear leggings; it's just best to balance them with something more tailored like an oversized jacket—one that somehow still almost feels like a hoodie.
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Don't Sweat It
Sweat suits have reached another level of cool in recent years. Embrace that coordinated moment for a more polished take on the idea—and add a leather jacket that would otherwise be taking up plenty of precious space in your carry-on.
Kerry Pieri
Digital Fashion/Features Director
Kerry Pieri is Harper's Bazaar's Digital Fashion/Features Director. Kerry oversees the fashion vertical for BAZAAR.com, including launching digital covers, styling celebrity features, and managing recurring features including Brand Watch and My Life in Three Looks. In addition, Kerry edits the “best of” each season, from shoes to bags, denim and coats, and is consistently looking for shifts in the fashion realm to lend a voice. Kerry formerly served as the Editorial Director of StyleCaster.com and as a producer at Full Frontal Fashion. She lives in New York with her husband Steve, and baby girl Lila Sky.
