Choosing what to wear while travelling deserves just as much attention as packing your suitcase. Walking through the terminal, spending time sitting down and continuing with your plans when you arrive are very different situations that can all be part of the same day.
A good airport outfit should allow you to move comfortably, adapt your layers and feel at ease in what you are wearing. You do not need an outfit reserved exclusively for travelling, but pieces that you can continue wearing once you reach your destination.
What to wear to the airport
Choose clothes that are comfortable when sitting down
Before deciding on your outfit, check how each piece feels when you change position. A pair of trousers may feel comfortable while standing but become too tight when you sit down.
Prioritise straight or relaxed cuts, waistbands that do not feel restrictive and tops with enough room to move comfortably. Avoid trousers that are excessively long too, especially if you are going to be walking around with luggage.
Build your airport outfit with easy layers
Think about an outfit you can adapt without having to get completely changed. A T shirt as a base, a jumper or sweatshirt and a lightweight jacket give you several options.
Make sure each piece works on its own. That way, you can remove the outer layer and still have a complete outfit, both during the journey and once you arrive.
Choose footwear you already know
For travelling, go for trainers that you have worn before and feel comfortable walking in. Travelling is not the best time to try a new pair of shoes when you do not yet know how they will feel on your feet.
Complete the look with a pair of socks and check that the whole outfit feels comfortable before leaving home.
Airport outfit ideas for women
A relaxed look with knitwear
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Combine relaxed women's trousers with a basic T shirt and a lightweight jumper. Add a short jacket or overshirt that you can easily pack away when you no longer need it.
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For a simple look, start with a base of grey, beige or navy and introduce a different shade through the jumper or accessories.
An urban outfit for continuing your day
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If you have plans as soon as you arrive, try straight leg trousers, a plain T shirt and a clean cut jacket. Complete the look with women's trainers that you can continue wearing throughout your stay.
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The idea is to create a comfortable travel outfit that does not mean you have to change before going for a walk or heading to an informal meal.
Airport outfit ideas for men
Comfort with a sporty influence
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Combine relaxed trousers with a T shirt and one of our simple men's sweatshirts. Add trainers and a lightweight jacket if you need another layer.
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To keep the outfit from feeling too sporty, pair the sweatshirt with straight leg trousers rather than wearing a full tracksuit.
A more polished option without sacrificing comfort
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Choose straight leg men's trousers, a neutral T shirt and an overshirt. You can also replace the overshirt with a lightweight jumper and carry your jacket separately.
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Keep the colour palette simple so that every piece can be combined with the rest of the clothes in your luggage.
Adapt your airport outfit to the weather at departure and arrival
For summer travel, start with a lightweight base and keep an extra layer close at hand. There is no need to wear everything from the beginning of the journey.
In winter, use a layering system and choose outerwear suited to your destination. If you are travelling between places with very different temperatures, keep the pieces you will need on arrival somewhere easily accessible in your luggage.
Practical accessories to complete your airport outfit
A backpack can help you keep the things you use during the journey together. When choosing from Ecoalf's backpacks, think about what you really need to carry and how you prefer to organise it.
Avoid filling it with clothes and accessories you are unlikely to use. Creating a good airport outfit is about simplifying: a few versatile pieces, layers that are easy to adapt and combinations that continue to work once the journey is over.