Airport fashion advice?

[Anonymous]

my look:
stretch jeans
long sleeve t
cardy
pashmina
ballet flats or havianas
lots of moisturizer
tinted lip balm

buen viaje

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lounge sets. basically sweatpants with matching shirt, but it's a bit tailored so it looks quite fashionable

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/comfortable-womens-clothing-travel-sets

This. A fancy sweatsuit. As this thread demonstrates, airport people can roughly be divided into 2 crowds- those that see it as a public space and therefore warranting a real outfit, and those that see it as a liminal space to transit. I fall into the latter crowd-- airport fashion is about maximizing comfort and utility. Lounge sets are permissible in an airport lounge, and that is all I care about. I want to be minimally compliant with airport lounge dress codes. And btw, I'm also that a-hole who wont wear makeup because I intend to use a sheet mask once they dim the lights on the plane.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn’t wear sweats in my own home. Can’t imagine wearing out in public.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn’t wear sweats in my own home. Can’t imagine wearing out in public.

I actually feel sad for you.

[Anonymous]

Vuori performance joggers and matching pullover hoodie. Cute, comfortable sneakers. Don’t overthink it.

[Anonymous]

I wear: white fashion sneakers, black non-compression leggings, high-quality white t-shirt layered under either an Anine Bing sweatshirt or under an oversized sweater in grey , tan, or taupe. If weather requires, I'll have an "outerwear" layer such as a wool p coat, coatagin, or a quilted or puffer vest (this layer is usually in black or camel, or I do have a quilted vest that is an army green). I wear my simple gold jewelry that I basically wear everyday. In airport I typically carry a cross body bag, a larger tote bag, and a weekender rollerboard. All three are usually in black.

This look is obviously casual -- casual wear is indeed perfectly appropriate in an airport -- and also put together. "Put together" does not mean not casual.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn’t wear sweats in my own home. Can’t imagine wearing out in public.

You need to try it. They feel great!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn’t wear sweats in my own home. Can’t imagine wearing out in public.

I actually feel sad for you.

+1.

How sad that you dont let yourself be comfortable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wear: white fashion sneakers, black non-compression leggings, high-quality white t-shirt layered under either an Anine Bing sweatshirt or under an oversized sweater in grey , tan, or taupe. If weather requires, I'll have an "outerwear" layer such as a wool p coat, coatagin, or a quilted or puffer vest (this layer is usually in black or camel, or I do have a quilted vest that is an army green). I wear my simple gold jewelry that I basically wear everyday. In airport I typically carry a cross body bag, a larger tote bag, and a weekender rollerboard. All three are usually in black.

This look is obviously casual -- casual wear is indeed perfectly appropriate in an airport -- and also put together. "Put together" does not mean not casual.

I love this system. Where do you get your black non-compression leggings? I've been struggling to find a pair I like that doesn't start to pill quickly.

[Anonymous]

There is comfortable and there is sloppy. The whole pajama + pillow in the airport is just not the vibe.

There can be a balance. Ponte pants, joggers, a knit blazer, a shirt you will wear when you arrive, all totally comfy and you look decent. I also prefer to have shoes, and not sandals, and I try to never wear heels, even if I'm heading straight to a meeting. I get cold, and I find it weird to see toes on planes (my personal thing).

I have status to get into the airport lounges, but when I didn't looking nice was useful and I could frequently talk my way in to them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn’t wear sweats in my own home. Can’t imagine wearing out in public.

Out of curiosity -- what DO you where in your own home? Do you wear pajamas ever? What do you wear to bed, what do you wear when you are sick, what do you wear to clean out a closet or when you're on maternity leave?

I get not wanting to wear sweatpants out of the house (I generally don't either, though I have some cute joggers I do wear) but I don't understand refusing to wear them at home. They are practical clothing.

[Anonymous]

OP, I don't know how long your trip is, but if it's upward of 7 hours, I would pack a t-shirt in my carry on to change into just prior to landing at your destination. Then you won't be hot in your cold weather clothes, and you'll feel fresher than you would if you were still wearing the same grubby top that you flew in. This is less fashion advice than comfort advice, though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wear: white fashion sneakers, black non-compression leggings, high-quality white t-shirt layered under either an Anine Bing sweatshirt or under an oversized sweater in grey , tan, or taupe. If weather requires, I'll have an "outerwear" layer such as a wool p coat, coatagin, or a quilted or puffer vest (this layer is usually in black or camel, or I do have a quilted vest that is an army green). I wear my simple gold jewelry that I basically wear everyday. In airport I typically carry a cross body bag, a larger tote bag, and a weekender rollerboard. All three are usually in black.

This look is obviously casual -- casual wear is indeed perfectly appropriate in an airport -- and also put together. "Put together" does not mean not casual.

I love this system. Where do you get your black non-compression leggings? I've been struggling to find a pair I like that doesn't start to pill quickly.

I'm the PP -- I like the ribbed leggings from Carbon38.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I always wear black flowy yoga pants (kira grace) , a t or tank and a cozy cashmere wrap or duster with sneakers/uggs or birks in the summer. I love travel and the airport ensemble is part of the getaway, plus, we usually make a stop at the various airport clubs and I just like to look a little more put together - but that's just me.

That's not "put together", and it's funny you call that very bland outfit an airport ensemble. I don't care what you wear. It's just the way you seemed so proud of it, and pointed out the (uninteresting) brands...

I apologize for my rudeness. I AM glad you're enjoying your travels.

totally agree. Flowy pants? In a public airpoet? Not unless I'm flying private.

I love wide flowy pants and wear them a lot so have used many public restrooms. It isn’t hard to keep the bottoms from touching the floor. Before you sit down, fold the bottoms of the pant legs up so they are inverted over your thighs. If the fabric isn’t stiff enough or the bottoms are extremely wide that they won’t stay up on their own, hang onto to the hem until you are seated. May take some practice to coordinate. Option 2- if you’re wearing socks, pull them over the pants before you sit down.

Re the PP’s look that some people are mocking as not being stylish, the main issue is the choice of footwear - Uggs and Birks. A pair of tennis shoes aka “fashion” sneakers etc and I think it’s a put together look. Esp with a duster.

I’m all for comfort when flying but those sweatpants with a band or elastic around the ankles do not look stylish to me. A straight or wide leg would be much better.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I always wear black flowy yoga pants (kira grace) , a t or tank and a cozy cashmere wrap or duster with sneakers/uggs or birks in the summer. I love travel and the airport ensemble is part of the getaway, plus, we usually make a stop at the various airport clubs and I just like to look a little more put together - but that's just me.

That's not "put together", and it's funny you call that very bland outfit an airport ensemble. I don't care what you wear. It's just the way you seemed so proud of it, and pointed out the (uninteresting) brands...

I apologize for my rudeness. I AM glad you're enjoying your travels.

totally agree. Flowy pants? In a public airpoet? Not unless I'm flying private.

I love wide flowy pants and wear them a lot so have used many public restrooms. It isn’t hard to keep the bottoms from touching the floor. Before you sit down, fold the bottoms of the pant legs up so they are inverted over your thighs. If the fabric isn’t stiff enough or the bottoms are extremely wide that they won’t stay up on their own, hang onto to the hem until you are seated. May take some practice to coordinate. Option 2- if you’re wearing socks, pull them over the pants before you sit down.

Re the PP’s look that some people are mocking as not being stylish, the main issue is the choice of footwear - Uggs and Birks. A pair of tennis shoes aka “fashion” sneakers etc and I think it’s a put together look. Esp with a duster.

I’m all for comfort when flying but those sweatpants with a band or elastic around the ankles do not look stylish to me. A straight or wide leg would be much better.

Obviously everything is about taste, because I can't imagine ever wearing a duster, but love joggers.