Hold the Trainers—This Smart Flat Shoe Elevates Any Airport Outfit
If you want to feel polished at the airport, pause the trainers and wear this smarter flat instead.
Airport dressing is something of a lost art. Take a stroll through Terminal 3, and you'll be met by a sea of leggings, track pants and trainers peppering every departure gate. Of course, there's nothing wrong with dressing for comfort—in fact, when you're facing a long stint in the air, it should be a key priority. But comfort doesn't have to come at the expense of elegance, and there are plenty of ways to make an airport outfit feel polished without sacrificing practicality.
Making my case, I spotted Emma Corrin touching down in the anti-trainer flat shoe I'm trying to put everyone on to right now. Travelling in Celine's Jazz Shoes (£690), the shoes have the same classic lace-up detailing and structured finish that make trainers such a comfortable option, but swap the thick rubber sole for a slimmer, more flexible base and hardy canvas or mesh for sleek leather, and these offer all the ease you'd want for navigating an airport, with far more polish.
No less comfortable but significantly chicer, these simple black shoes deserve a place in the arsenal of any jet-setting fashion person. Styling a full Celine look, Emma paired hers with crisp white trousers, a White Cotton Shirt (£750) and Celine's Snap Belt (£690).
Elegant without feeling fussy, Emma has crafted one of the chicest in-flight outfits I've come across this season. Inspired by her elevated ensemble, read on to shop the sleek flat Derby shoes I'm recommending below.
Shop Derbies:
Shop the Derbies that Emma loves.
Be quick! Whilst these are fully in stock right now, I can't see that staying the case for long.
Whilst I love these in black, they also come in an elegant shade of cream.
Add a low-key pop of colour to your autumn rotation.
Style these with white trouser and a white skirt to get Emma's look.
Honestly, these look more expensive than they actually are.
These also come in cream, beige and brown.
The soft leather finish ensures a comfortable stride.
These are such a chic alternative to classic black trainers.
These also come in half sizes, so you can find your perfect fit.
