Travel in Style: Become an Airport Crush
How to travel comfortably without sacrificing style.
Waking up at 5 a.m. and heading to the airport is probably my least favorite feeling, no matter how excited I am for the trip. Undone, ugly, and puffy from the altitude, I know I’m no one's airport crush.
I stumble out of bed, throw on the first sweats I see, and rush through TSA, avoiding eye contact with anyone that might see the most undone version of myself.
As much as I wish that airports could be as romantic as they are in the movies, real-life traveling is probably one of the least glamorous experiences I can think of. I long to be Annie from Sleepless in Seattle as Sam follows her through the terminal the second she freshly walks off the plane– the classic “magic” at first sight moment.
But back here in reality, we’re no longer living in the time when traveling signaled class, and planes were not just transit points, they were social gatherings. This also means looking put-together on a plane is no longer a necessity.
Even though I’d never sacrifice my comfort on flights, I admit, I could try a little harder. Whatever my next trip may be, whether it’s a long flight to Europe or, more likely, just going home to see my parents, I vow to be someone’s airport crush (preferably a guy with a private plane).
I’ll be trading my baggy sweatpants for more tailored, yet just as comfortable, pants, and swapping my oversized sweatshirt for a nice sweater and overcoat. Sleek sneakers will replace my Uggs, and a structured tote will take over my slouchy backpack. Maybe I won’t actually stop anyone in the terminal, but at least I’ll feel like I could.
So if I’m going to romanticize my next early-morning departure, I might as well dress the part. Think polished layers, comfy-but-chic trousers, sleek sneakers, and a coat that makes the security line feel like a runway. Check out my FizzyPicks below for the pieces that make airport style feel effortless — even at 5 a.m. ✈️
REFORMATION
Tula Oversized Coat
$448
BA&SH
Chaza Straight-Leg Pants
$295
STAUD
Stroll Pant
$295
DONNI
The Linen Simple Pant
$168
REFORMATION
Julien Poplin Pant
$198
SKIMS
Ribbed Mock Neck Zip Up
$128
NATION
Renata Popover
$268
JENNI KAYNE
Flynn Cashmere Sweater
$325
CHARCOAL
Clarke Blazer
$95
J.CREW
Cosmo Pant
$158
QUINCE
Lightweight Cotton Cashmere Link-Stitch Dolman Sweater
39.90
BANANA REPUBLIC
Vegan Leather Gathered Loafer
$150
JENNI KAYNE
Cooper Cardigan
$525
QUINCE
Mongolian Cashmere Cropped Crew Cardigan
$89.90
ADIDAS
Tokyo Sneaker
$90
ONTISUKA TIGER
Mexico 66 Sneakers
$260
HELSA
The Shirred Bomber Jacket With Corduroy Collar
$349
TULAROSA
Elio Off The Shoulder Sweater
$170
ALL THE WAYS
Jude Knit Set
$98
SYNDYS
August Button Up
$73
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