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Style 24-7: Dressing For Jet-Setting

Twenty travel-chic pieces that'll keep you fly while en route to your next destination.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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01
Pretty Pilot

Play co-pilot in sleek sunglasses that camoflauge tired eyes.

Aviator sunglasses, Ray Ban, $145, barneys.com.

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02
Carry On!

A colorful bag will boost your style in any city.

“Avionette” carry on, Flight 001, $195, flight001.com.

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03
Jeanius

Relaxed jeans look cooler and make for a comfier flight.

Boyfriend jeans, Topshop, $90, topshop.com.

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04
Flat Out

See-through flats are fly and also show you have nothing to hide from TSA.

Cap toe flats, Christian Louboutin, $595, netaporter.com.

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05
Sunny Days

An oversized pair of frames add instant glam to any casual outfit.

Round frames, Miu Miu, $370, sunglasshut.com.

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06
Sporty Style

Wedge sneakers are the chicest alternative, especially if you’re running to catch a flight.

Wedge sneakers, Schutz, $145, lastcall.com.

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07
Tee Time

A soft T-shirt will have you sitting comfortable and cool on your flight.

Jersey V-neck T-shirt, Splendid, $48, splendid.com.

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08
One Way

Onesies are a stylish, fuss-free alternative, especially on a connecting flight.

Polka dot jumpsuit, Dorothy Perkins, $44, dorothyperkins.com.

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09
Fly Flats

These flats add polish to your look but are also easy to slip on and off at airport security.

Suede slip on flats, Barney’s New York Co-op, $99, barneys.com.

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10
Button-Up

A shirt-dress is an easy one-stop shop and immediately pulls any look together. Feel free to layer-up with leggings while under the frigid AC.

Oversized button down shirt, Uniqlo x DIP 0’2nd, $30, uniqlo.com.

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11
Leg Room

For extra leg room and movement sport leggings, especially on a long flight.

Denim leggings, Uniqlo, $20, uniqlo.com.

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12
Wrapped Up

A cozy wrap will have you covered even in the chilliest altitudes.

Cashmere travel wrap, Subtle Luxury, $232, shopsubtleluxury.com.

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13
Sleek Scarf

A colorful scarf will brighten up your day even if you’re standing on an hour-long check-in line.

Multi-patterned scarf, H&M, $13, hm.com.

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14
Baggage Claim

A colorful carry-on will add to your globetrotting style and fits perfectly in the overhead bin.

Canvas weekender, Coach, $698, coach.com.

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15
Tagged

If you’re checking luggage, this glistening tag is hard to miss and the chicest on the conveyor belt.

Metallic gold luggage tag, Reed Krakoff, $50, netaporter.com.

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16
Loafing Around

loafers or “smoking” shoes are as comfy as house slippers but a touch more elegant.

Leopard print loafer, Marc by Marc Jacobs, $228, marcjacobs.com.

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17
Tough Time

A biker jacket adds edge to your look and also has you covered for breezy early mornings or late nights wherever you go.

Soft leather motorcycle jacket, Marc New York, $349, wilsonsleather.com.

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18
Mad Hatter

A cool menswear hat disguises messy hair on a red-eye flight.

Straw Panama hat, J.Crew, $60, jcrew.com.

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19
R&R

Achieve both style and comfort with well designed essentials: a neck-rest and eye mask.

Neck rest and eye mask, Saturday, $40, saturday.com.

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20
Chic Passport

A bright passport holder is easy to find in an oversized bag.

Leather passport holder, Flight 001, $42, flight001.com

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