Chicer Than Leggings and Trainers, This Is the Comfy Flat Shoe and Trousers Stylish People Wear to the Airport Instead

Any frequent flyer will tell you—there’s an art to a great airport outfit. Having to navigate the practicalities of security checks and seatbelts—throw in the possibility of heading straight from baggage claim to a meeting, dinner, or even being photographed in transit, and suddenly your in-flight wardrobe needs to do a lot of heavy lifting.

This is why I’ve long looked to celebrities for inspiration, specifically, Alexa Chung. She understands better than most that what you wear to fly in has to be functional, but not at the expense of looking chic.

So, you can imagine my delight when I spotted her strolling through Venice airport ahead of the Film Festival in an outfit I’ll be saving to my inspiration board for seasons to come. Instead of defaulting to leggings and trainers—a common combo that feels too casual for my liking—she opted for a look that was equally comfortable but infinitely smarter.

Setting up for success, Chung began with a smart foundation, selecting a pair of black tailored trousers that skimmed rather than clung to her frame, offering movement and ease without feeling slouchy. Not only do they feel far chicer than leggings, but their structure also holds up better after hours spent sitting on a plane.