When it comes to men’s airport outfits, the best looks combine fashion and function.
Because yes, in 2024, it’s totally possible to look good and feel comfortable as hell from takeoff to touchdown.
It’s all about learning to artfully layer your travel outfits. Pack what you need, then wear the rest. Think: a long-sleeve tee, topped by a lightweight blazer or cardigan, tailored joggers or (gasp) real pants, all finished off with one of your favorite winter jackets. Sure, you might feel like the Michelin man, but you can always de-robe what you need before buckling in for your flight.
Get inspired with 10 men’s airport outfits and shop the looks:
1. Blue buffalo plaid
Breathable fabrics add to your travel outfit convenience, while a pop of color in unexpected blue Buffalo plaid keeps things interesting.
Maine guide shirt, $149
double-breasted long coat, $240
Athletic Traveler Pant 2.0, $110
Canoe shoe, $249
2. navy crewneck with workwear pants
Workwear pants continue to look trendy on guys, and feel oh-so-easy to wear.
Add compression socks for circulation if your travel time stretches into the double digits.
3. Pull on a sherpa fleece pullover
A sherpa fleece pullover makes the perfect travel companion. Not just because it looks good (though it does), but because you can ball it up and use it as a pillow if delays get dire.
Corduroy pants round out this cozy airport outfit.
Nantucket American flag hat, $45
Athletic tapered corduroy pant, $98
4. Sweatsuit and a shirt jacket
Business on top, sleepover on bottom?
Women in leggings are ubiquitous at an airport as Starbucks, but you know what they wear on top? A beautiful, sumptuous sweater, or a stylish overcoat.
Take a cue from the fairer sex and go with joggers or even a full sweatsuit as your travel outfit foundation. On top, opt for a patterned shirt jacket or long coat that would look at home over a more dressed-up look.
The overall effect is more sophisticated than pajamas and flip flops, but offers basically the same level of comfort and flexibility.
hoodie, $138 (coordinating sweatpants)
Whiting overshirt, $230
Boston EVA, $59
Tech Fleece joggers, $115
5. A bright puffer jacket
Hot tip: Wear the Jacket You’ll Wear On Your Trip
There’s no space to spare when it comes to packing for a trip, so you want to make every item count. That includes your travel day outerwear. Don’t throw on any old jacket. Instead, go with the bulkiest coat you could possibly want to wear on your trip, even if that means your look is “off” when you leave a warmer weather destination.
I’ve seen women wear platform disco boots with their leggings at the airport in Las Vegas, and I thought, I see you girl.
Bottom line? Do what you need to do to be ready to hit the ground running when you land.
Hooded down jacket, $350
Corduroy puffer, $248
NOCTA Sunset puffer, $400
1996 Retro Nuptse jacket, $330
6. Scarf tied over a vest
You know how we feel at SG HQ about a man jauntily wrapping an accessory around his shoulders! (You don’t? Oh, we love it).
For long travel days, light layers are key. A puffer vest or denim jacket will make jogging to your connecting flight — in another terminal, naturally — feel like less of a slog.
Galingale tartan scarf, $65
Heritage puffer vest, $228
Stretch selvedge denim in athletic tapered fit, $98
Martin all-weather boot, $280
7. Overalls and a patterned coat
There may be no more comfy airport outfit than overalls and a cozy chore jacket.
If you’ve been wanting to buckle into the trend but too worried to do it in front of folks you actually, you know, know, an airport full of strangers you’ll never see again may just be the right time to trial a new vibe.
Duck canvas overalls, $169
Knit chore jacket, $448
8. A sweatshirt with jeans
What? Every day doesn’t have to be a fashion show!
This airport outfit is easy and looks good. What else is there to know?
Made in USA 990v6 sneakers, $199
505 Regular Fit selvedge jeans, $128
9. A polo sweater with baseball cap
Another classic!
Embrace the polo sweater by wearing it in a low-key way…with jeans and your go-to baseball cap.
10. chinos with a bright sneaker
Team SG is never not going to co-sign a pop of color, especially in an airport outfit. There’s just something about the warmth it adds to a look that makes a flight delay feel a little more bearable.
