In my opinion, the hardest outfit you’ll plan for your summer holiday is the one you’re going to wear to the airport when you jet off on said holiday. In the colder months, the solution is simple—jeans or leggings, a jumper, a coat and trainers or boots. In the summer, however, when temperatures can be balmy when you’re on route to the airport and filling time in the departures lounge, but can turn cold when you board the plane, striking the perfect outfit balance can be tricky and time-consuming.
I know you have more important things to think about on the holiday lead up, so I decided to pull together some summer airport outfit suggestions for you. From classy yet comfortable trouser styles to the way you can wear your favourite holiday dress to taxi off in, scroll on to see the airport and plane looks I recommend trying this summer season.
6 Summer Airport Outfits That Are Comfortable and Chic
1. Jumper + Cotton Trousers
Style Notes: I always feel the cold, so a knit is a must when I travel, be it on a plane or otherwise. Right now, the market is full of wide-leg, pyjama style trousers—look for cotton textures as they don’t tend to crease as easily as other fabrics.
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& OTHER STORIES
V-Cut Knit Jumper
£65
WITH NOTHING UNDERNEATH
The Palazzo Trouser in Seersucker Rain Blue Stripe
£120
LOEFFLER RANDALL
Leonie Bow-Embellished Leather Flats
£220
2. Light Layers + Cycling Shorts
Style Notes: Leggings are still a sound airport outfit solution in the summer but on the warmest days—and if your destination is going to be scorching when you arrive—a pair of cycling shorts makes for an excellent alternative.
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MANGO
Chest-Pocket Cotton Shirt – Women
£36
ARKET
Rib Racer Tank Top
£17
LULULEMON
Wunder Train High-Rise Short
£58
NEW BALANCE
550 Trainers
£120
3. Breezy Dress + Leather Jacket
Style Notes: In my opinion, dresses are underrated when it comes to airport outfits. Roomy styles are excellent for sitting in for long periods as they won’t rub or dig in. Just be sure to pair short-sleeve styles with your choice of cover up should the cabin become a little chilly.
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WHISTLES
Agnes Pocket Leather Jacket
£299£199
MATTEAU
+ Net Sustain Shirred Organic Cotton Midi Dress
£407
LOEWE
Small Anagram Basket
£595
ZARA
Flat Leather Slider Sandals
£50
4. T-Shirt + Tailored Trousers
Style Notes: If you’re looking for a pulled-together airport outfit, it doesn’t get slicker than a pair of soft tailored trousers. Add a T-shirt, baseball cap and chunky trainers to give them a casual, comfortable and cool spin.
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FRAME
+ Ritz Paris Embroidered Suede Baseball Cap
£290
JOHN LEWIS
Organic Cotton Short Sleeve Crew Neck T-Shirt
£10
The Ultimate Relaxed Trouser – Grey
£85
& OTHER STORIES
New Balance 530 Sneakers
£100
5. Full Skirt + Loose Top
Style Notes: Okay, so a white skirt might not be the most practical plane outfit going but a full skirt is a sensible choice. Roomy and elegant, choose whatever shoe and top you like to match.
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COS
Oversized T-Shirt
£35
NOBODY’S CHILD
White Poplin Drawstring Midi Skirt
£55
ADIDAS ORIGINALS
Samba Og Leather and Suede Sneakers
£95
6. Knitted Co-Ord + Sandals
Style Notes: Knitted fabrics are ideal for long-haul flights as they’re stretchy and extremely comfortable. And, no creasing! Opt for a trouser co-ord and you’ll look just as glossy when you land as you did when you took off.
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BY MALENE BIRGER
Samina Pointelle-Knit Cotton-Blend Cardigan
£480
BY MALENE BIRGER
Kiraz Pointelle-Knit Cotton-Blend Wide-Leg Pants
£450
THE ROW
Fisherman Woven Textured-Leather Sandals
£1060
