As frequent flyers, we like to think we’ve got the airport outfit down to a science (it only takes one studded moto jacket incident to learn the hard way what constitutes a “weapon”). But we’re only human, and whenever we spot a well-heeled jetsetter on the cover of US Weekly—fine, page 76 of US Weekly. It’s a weakness—we can’t help but think we could step up our tarmac-dressing game.
With a little guidance from stylist Cher Coulter, we broke down the travel outfit into three extremely scientific categories: The Model, The Movie Star, and The Jetsetter. But there are certain rules that apply to elevating any airport outfit (pun always intended).
“I prefer to avoid a ridiculously high heel, opting instead for a low heel, structured boot, or sneaker,” says Coulter. “I love to pair with a great warm sweater, as being wrapped up is the ultimate comfort. A pair of shades to hide tired eyes are a plus, as are layers as you may be traveling from warm to cold environments, or vice versa.”
Here’s our prescription for styling the don’t-look-at-me-I’m-famous LAX ensemble. (Not that we’ll be adopting the oh-so-incognito formula of ball cap + indoor sunglasses + entourage of suspiciously large gentlemen anytime soon. But you get the gist.)
The Model
The Movie Star
The Jetsetter
—Chelsey Burnside
