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5 Ways To Dress And Pack For Effortless Travel

Traveling this holiday season? Once your bags are packed and online check-in is complete, the final quandary is what to wear (and what to cram into your carry-on). Here, we round up five ways to ensure your airport aesthetic is always on point

Words Eanna Morrison Barrs and Colleen RossFashion editor Millie Parry
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A great coat can make the outfit – just look to Halle Berry, Elizabeth Hurley, Zoe Saldaña and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

Layer up in an oversized coat

For a look that balances ease and style, opt for an oversized coat you can slip on and off as the in-flight temperature fluctuates. If you’re traveling to or from a cold-weather destination, Arma’s ‘Verena’ shearling coat is just the thing. Its reversible design lets you choose whether the plush shearling faces inward or outward. For a lighter option that’s easy to pack when jetting off to warmer climes, consider Auralee’s corduroy coat. A capacious carryall is another must-have for frequent flyers. The Row’s ‘Marlo’ tote has plenty of room for your passport, cosmetics case and an extra sweater.

  • ARMA
    Verena reversible shearling and leather coat
    د.إ10,280.00
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  • KHAITE
    Berry silk and cashmere blend T-shirt
    د.إ4,000.00
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  • THISTLES
    The Atlas D-frame acetate sunglasses
    د.إ1,470.00
  • LIÉ STUDIO
    The Eleonora 18-karat gold-plated silver earrings
    د.إ1,420.00

Make casual look considered

Athleisure and tailoring might once have been an unlikely pairing, but these days, they’re a perfect match – especially when it comes to traveling. Start with Maria McManus’s stirrup leggings and wear them with Guest In Residence’s ‘Cozy Crew’ cashmere sweater for a pop of color, then layer on a blazer. The Row’s collarless version offers a dose of elevated elegance, especially when paired with a minimal bag, and Métier’s ‘Private Eye’ suede tote is the ultimate quiet-luxury design. Meanwhile, a baseball cap – such as this style from Polo Ralph Lauren – completes the preppy-meets-sporty look while also shielding your face after a long-haul flight.

  • GUEST IN RESIDENCE
    Cozy Crew cashmere sweater
    د.إ3,075.00
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  • THE ROW
    Ihami collarless grain de poudre wool jacket
    د.إ10,390.00
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    10 - out of stock
  • FLORE FLORE
    Maggie organic cotton-jersey T-shirt
    د.إ440.00
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  • MÉTIER
    Private Eye medium suede tote
    د.إ16,895.00
Beat in-flight temperature fluctuations with layers, as showcased by Elle Macpherson, Christy Turlington and Julianne Moore
Kate Moss and Jennifer Lopez make the case for silk pants and cozy knitwear

Look to luxe loungewear

Loungewear has seriously upped its game in recent seasons, which is good news for our in-transit wardrobes. Look to Toteme, Dôen and Chloé for chic silk and knitted separates that are comfortable enough to sleep in but refined enough to earn you an upgrade. The former’s embroidered twill pants are lightweight and easy to pack. With your outfit sorted, don’t forget your feet: A.Emery’s ‘Lou’ leather clogs are a stylish, practical choice for the airport lounge and can be kicked off once you’re airborne in favor of Lisa Yang’s cashmere socks. Finally, channel ’90s celebrity airport style with a pair of black Prada sunglasses.

  • CHLOÉ
    Merino and alpaca wool cable-knit turtleneck sweater
    د.إ7,380.00
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  • PRADA EYEWEAR
    Round-frame acetate sunglasses
    د.إ1,240.00
  • SAINT LAURENT
    Icare maxi full-grain leather tote
    د.إ26,000.00
  • LISA YANG
    Zera ribbed cashmere socks
    د.إ470.00

Don’t be afraid to wear denim

Spot an A-lister at the airport and you’ll probably find they’re wearing jeans. They’re a wardrobe staple most of us live in every day, so why not wear them for a flight, too? The key is to choose looser, slouchier fits so you don’t feel restricted once you’re asked to fasten your seatbelt. Citizens of Humanity’s ‘Ayla Baggy’ jeans are a fail-safe choice favored by fashion editors. Style them with elevated off-duty layers, such as an RRL Henley top and Auralee’s barn jacket, for a look that’s both chic and comfortable.

  • RRL
    Waffle-knit cotton-blend Henley top
    د.إ630.00
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  • AURALEE
    Leather-trimmed wool-tweed blouson jacket
    د.إ4,705.00
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  • MIU MIU EYEWEAR
    D-frame acetate sunglasses
    د.إ1,320.00
  • SPORTY & RICH
    Fitness 94 logo-printed cotton-jersey sweatshirt
    د.إ805.00
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Cindy Crawford, Garcelle Beauvais and Diane Kruger make a strong case for airport-ready denim

Make sure you’re post-flight ready

Short trips often demand that you step off the plane and straight into action. The key is to choose fuss-free separates that look polished from the moment you land. Jamie Haller’s tapered linen-blend pants do exactly that. It’s also worth investing in a scarf that doubles as a cover-up, such as Dries Van Noten’s printed floral style, which works with everything from everyday outfits to swimwear. Eres’s chocolate-brown swimsuit can be worn as a bodysuit for evening plans, too. Meanwhile, The Row’s raffia ‘Georgica’ tote is understated enough for the beach but polished enough for a post-flight dinner.

  • SAINT LAURENT
    Cassandre-embroidered striped cotton-poplin shirt
    د.إ3,750.00
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  • SAINT LAURENT EYEWEAR
    SL M182 JAZZ Cassandre-embellished square-frame recycled-acetate sunglasses
    د.إ1,380.00
  • DRIES VAN NOTEN
    Floral-printed satin scarf
    د.إ2,525.00
  • ERES
    Les Essentiels Aquarelle swimsuit
    د.إ1,355.00
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    36 - out of stock
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