Airport Fashion Essentials for Summer

Let’s talk about airports.  Specifically, summer airport fashion. Just because you’re flying doesn’t mean you can’t look good.

Now, there are some women who this post is not for…

The woman who subscribes to the philosophy that the airport is like the ER — that it doesn’t matter what you wear, because this kind of trauma knows no dress code;

The poor road warrior whose boss tyrannically requires her to wear a suit on planes so that the unwashed traveler sitting in 27F knows that Acme, Inc. is serious about the work that they do;

And those women who pack at the last minute, and then throw on whatever semi-clean, smell-free thing you find in the remains of your packing detritus;

But, if you’re a woman who wants to look good and be comfortable on a domestic airline flight (<6-hours), then this post is for you.

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I live in constant fear of seeing someone I know at the airport.  Why?  Because I always look my best, and feel my best while in an airport.  Airports, and flying in general, puts me in the best mood.  From TSA to the in-flight meal, I just cannot wipe the smile off of my face.

No!  Of course none of that is true.

Flying sucks.  Airports suck.  There is nothing I would rather not do than fly, but my Diamond Medallion status suggests that I’ve been doing a shocking amount of it lately.  But even though I loathe traveling, I do want to look and feel my best.  Here are my airport fashion essentials for summer weather.  Because if it’s over 85-degrees outside, the airport terminal will be a balmy 51.

The Dress

The maxi dress is my go-to summer plane attire.  One, it’s comfortable.  Two, it covers your legs for warmth.  And three, did I mention comfort?  Yes?  Well let’s go 2x on that.

I usually prefer a short sleeve maxi dress, but I haven’t found any good ones lately.  This racerback Three Dots dress ($140) is a good alternative choice.  It benefits from the ruching, which will prevent it from looking wrinkled no matter how long you sit.  For something a little cheaper, I like this Splendid option (It also has a crewneck, instead of scoopneck, which I prefer.).

Plus-size? Try this Grecia dress from Tart.  Petite?  Give this Boden jersey maxi a look.  Maternity?  Try this Pea in the Pod option.

The Topper

You have a lot of choices for a topper.  For today’s flight, I chose this swingy Daily Ritual modal turtleneck ($28).  It’s loose shape allows you to layer it over any fitted dress you want, giving you a chic, modern look.

If you prefer a cardigan, you can go with either a chunky knit or a drapey wrap style.  Both give you utility and style, but most importantly, warmth.

If you want to mix things up a bit, I suggest a moto jacket.  It’s a cool look that says, “I didn’t plan this outfit; but gosh, it looks like I did.”

The Sandals

Yes, I said sandals.  But not just any sandals.  Gentle Souls sandals.  They are the most comfortable sandals in history.  No more shin splints while running through there terminal for me, no ma’am.

I used to own these Break My Heart sandals, but the little ties were problematic.  So I upgraded to these Lark-May sandals.  Much better.  The Larisa gladiator sandals also look nice.

The key to Gentle Souls, um, gentleness (?) and comfort is the rubber sole, padded footbed and quality materials.  Right out of the box, they are comfortable.  You can walk distances, like gate A-12 to gate F-15, without sore feet or blisters.

Add to these essentials, your best reader-approved Everlane tote bag and some simple jewelry and you’re set.  Comfort and style are not mutually exclusive things.  And if you ever start to feel like they are, you’re not trying hard enough.

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