11 Ways to Travel in Style

Comfort is key when traveling, but you also want to look good getting on the plane andgetting off it. Flowy mid-thigh shorts (note: not short-shorts) in a wrinkle-resistant fabric will do the trick nicely.

Stretchy knit black pants could be your travel MVP, with dress-them-up/dress-them-down adaptability, streamlined good looks, and all the coziness of your treasured sweats.

Maximize the baggage you’re allowed to bring onboard for free: Choose a generously sized satchel to fit whatever you’ll want on-hand during your flight (book, music, scarf, magazines, iPad…).

A crisp navy blazer makes a great transition piece if you’re jetting somewhere the breezes will be blowing—not to mention those blasting overhead on your flight. And paired with a pinstriped shirt, it can’t get any more classic.

Is something cozier more your style? Try a lightweight cardigan that will work as an evening wrap as well.

One more layering strategy: Finish your outfit with a scarf that can easily double as a blanket while you’re in the air.

Say you’re the B in row A-B-C. What if you find yourself overheating while sandwiched into your seating? Again, layering is the answer, if you throw an easy shirt over your tee.

For the flower-power girls: Try a pretty floral kimono as your topper.

To get through security smoothly, choose uncomplicated, easy-on/easy-off shoes. Have a pair of Peds handy, if you’re going sockless, so you don’t need to go through the scanner barefoot.

To go even more laid-back (you are on vacation!), pick comfortable slides that would be equally at home on a boardwalk or beach.