The Classic Shoe Trend Every Stylish Celeb Wears at the Airport


When it comes to airport style, I am all about outfits that are comfortable without sacrificing style, and shoes are a key component for accomplishing this. Heels and any other shoes that make for a complicated run through the security line are a hard no in my book. This leaves flat shoes like loafers, ankle boots, sneakers, and ballet flats, my all-time favorite. While ballet flats truly never go out of style, they are currently at the forefront of shoe trends.
I know I am not alone in this preference, as evidenced by the many stylish celebrities who are spotted traveling in the timeless flat-shoe style. Besides the ease, ballet flats instantly elevate even the most basic of outfits. Just don't forget to pack a pair of socks in your carry-on to save you from a grimy barefoot walk through security. Ahead, check out 11 inspiring celebrity airport looks with ballet flats. Plus, shop some of the chicest options at the moment.
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Model Jasmine Tookes pairs her black cap-toe flats with an elevated ribbed matching set.
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Actress Elle Fanning stepped out in a whimsical look complete with satin ballet flats.
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Ashley Olsen is effortlessly chic in a camel coat, black jeans, and two-tone ballet flats.
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Angelina Jolie kept things comfy yet polished with an oversize gray sweater, basic black pants, and timeless black flats.
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For an easy, polished feel, try this look from actress Kate Bosworth—white button-down shirt, cropped jeans, and neutral ballet flats.
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Model Karlie Kloss is the epitome of chic in this retro-inspired outfit. Try a long white coat, a printed shirt, cropped black pants, and a pair of simple black ballet flats.
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This easy, breezy outfit idea from model Cindy Crawford requires four pieces: a trench coat, a white T-shirt, slim jeans, and snakeskin flats.
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Elsa Hosk gives a sleek pair of black ballet flats the model treatment with a statement off-the-shoulder top.
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Actress Michelle Williams completed her stylish travel outfit with pretty pink ballet flats.
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Model Miranda Kerr is all smiles in a vibrant printed top, slim black jeans, and shiny square-toed flats.
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You can't go wrong with an effortless all-black look like Kate Moss's.
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Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.
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