Assembling a travel outfit and nailing your airport style can throw up a lot of questions. Is it really okay to travel to Heathrow in shorts just because you want to wear them the minute your step off the plane? Will you be able to stand in heels through the security queue (and then risk doing the barefoot metal detector walk)? Should you wear your beach-ready boater to travel or take the risk it’ll get squished in your suitcase?

Airport style has become a real thing in A-list circles, with photographers stationed at international airports ready to capture how the stars dress in-transit. Pictures of the jet set spilling out of terminals and into their town cars look just like fashion week street style images, with the likes of Kendall Jenner and Rosie Huntington-Whitely wearing seemingly effortless (but perfectly styled) looks. The airport set will sometimes even be styled by professionals—look closely and you'll see that stylist Monica Rose often posts pictures of Kendall Jenner at the airport with the hashtag #StyledbyMonicaRose.

To help your holidays get off to a chic start, we bring you 4 of the best celebrity airport looks we know. Trust us: These will work whether you are taking a heli’ to Monaco or are on a slightly less glamorous carrier.

 

Style Notes: Rosie is the ultimate airport style pin-up, and she always flies in simple, but highly covetable, luxe basics. If you wish you could wear your flannels to fly, but we'd suggest following Rosie’s lead and opting for a slinky pajama robe as a lightweight coat over your tee and jeans. Rosie’s silk blush Stella McCartney trench is sadly sold out, but any light-coloured duster or silk trench coat will give a similar effect.

 

 

 

 

 

Style Notes: Sienna looked oh so elegant jetting into the Cannes Film Festival in a sleeveless cream ribbed knit, ankle-grazing trousers and a backless suede mule. The airport isn’t a place most people choose to experiment, and Sienna shows that a good way to make a classic look current is to pair it with an of-the-moment accessory (in Sienna’s case, suede block-heel mules). Another A-list secret—red lipstick and black-out sunglasses—will hide all signs of a 10-hour flight.

 

 

 

Style Notes: Kendall Jenner’s laid-back striped trousers are a winning option for when you are travelling through polar-opposite climates. Because who wants to bare legs at 5 a.m. on the Gatwick Express? Victoria Beckham–style stilettos and tuxedo trousers are unrealistic for those of us not flying first class, but a pair of trousers in a loose cut and lightweight material like Kendall’s will help you look chic, even if you’re sat on a budget plane's plastic seats.

 

Add a matching trench or jacket to make the look even more “Kendall Jenner on the family jet.” The key to this ensemble is to keep the rest casual. Simply pair with white trainers and a grey jersey.

 

Style Notes: Celebrity airport style tends to centre around expensive-looking basics, but Karlie Kloss shows that you can have fun with your airport look. Here she is arriving at the Cannes Film Festival wearing a striped pencil skirt with a cat-print Gucci tee. There is a practical side to her look too—a leather jacket is a hero item that will work through many climes, and everything else is in jersey, which equals instant comfort. Plus, shoulder-robing your bulky jacket at the airport will save more space for shoes in your suitcase.

 

Original article by Emma Spedding

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