If You See a Celeb at the Airport, There's a 75% Chance They're Wearing This Staple
’Tis the season for holiday travel, and there is no shortage of celebrity airport outfits crossing our radar. Whether they suit up like Cate Blanchett or keep it more casual in leggings like Bella Hadid, every star has an airport outfit formula that fits their travel needs. One ingredient for travel-day attire is guaranteed to land anyone on the best dressed passenger list: a timeless trench coat.
Recently worn by celebs like Cindy Crawford and Angelina Jolie at JFK in NYC and Jeon Yeo-Bin at Incheon International Airport near Seoul, a camel trench coat does wonders for elevating a travel-day look while still maintaining the comfort and style required for a soft landing. Plus, it goes with literally everything, from jeans and leggings to skirts and suits.
As we prepare to pack our carry-ons for the holiday sojourn, don't forget to include this wardrobe staple on your travel-day checklist. For style inspiration, check out a few looks below, then keep scrolling for 11 jet-setting trench coats to take on your next flight.
Bon voyage!
See How Celebs Style Trench Coats for Travel
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If you like the classic look, try a trench with tortoiseshell buttons and a waist-cinching belt.
A stylish trench can complete an outfit, but it doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg.
Styles called "timeless" or "classic" will be wearable for ages.
When trying on trench coats, choose a style that's roomy enough for layering pieces underneath.
Experiment with different ways to wear the belt. Undone works as long as it's not raining!
Trench coats can be long or short. We like the ones that hit just below the knee.
Look for a trench coat that is lined for extra warmth.
If you're in pursuit of a waterproof design, check out Barbour, a classic English outerwear brand.
Drew Elovitz is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but has spent the last decade living and working in New York City. She earned a master's degree in media and popular culture from New York University, then began her career on the internet as the Twitter voice of Barbie. She worked previously at Who What Wear as the director of content strategy and also spent several years leading the social media teams at Teen Vogue and Entertainment Weekly. You'll find her byline on the site around topics such as celebrity fashion, must-have basics, beauty favorites (particularly nail polish), and wellness tips and tricks. Her personal style tends to favor the classics: She loves crisp white button-downs, sneakers, and skinny jeans—and no look is complete without a great pair of oversize sunglasses and a trusty leather jacket. After she finishes reading the entire internet every day, she can be found dining out at her favorite restaurants, trying new beauty treatments, or indulging her historical-fiction habit.
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