The Classic Flat-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 your shoes are the key component for accomplishing this. Heels are a hard no in my book, as well as any other footwear that makes for a complicated run through the security line. This leaves flat shoes like loafers, ankle boots, sneakers and my all-time favourite: ballet flats. While ballet flats truly never go out of style, they are currently at the forefront of shoe trends at the moment.
I know I am not alone in this preference as evidenced by the many stylish celebrities that are spotted traveling in the timeless flat shoe style, whether it's a Mary Jane style or a studded pair. Besides the ease, they 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 eight inspiring celebrity airport looks with ballet flats. Plus, shop some of the chicest options out there right now.
1. Elle Fanning in Satin and Leather Ballet Flats
Style Notes: Fanning has a sleek and chic look that's softened with a pair of pink satin ballet flats with leather details.
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2. Ashley Olsen in Two-Tone Flats
Style Notes: Olsen is effortlessly chic in a camel coat, black jeans, and two-tone ballet flats. As one co-founder behind The Row, it's no surprise she knows how to style flats, especially when her brand's own versions always sell out.
3. Jasmine Tookes in Black Ballet Flats
Style Notes: Tookes understands that comfort is key for any flight. Try a matching knitted set for in-flight comfort, and an easy pair of ballet flats for a delicate touch. You can never go wrong with classic black.
4. Kate Bosworth in Neutral Ballet Flats
Style Notes: For an easy, polished feel, try this look from Bosworth—white button-down shirt, cropped jeans, and neutral ballet flats. Flats in subtler tones will go with everything you've packed.
5. Cindy Crawford in Animal Print Flats
Style Notes: This easy-breezy outfit idea from Crawford requires four pieces: a trench coat, white T-shirt, slim jeans, and snakeskin flats. There are plenty of other faux animal print options too if you like this maximalist spin on the shoes.
6. Elsa Hosk in Shiny Flats
Style Notes: Hosk gives a sleek pair of shiny black ballet flats the model treatment with a statement off-the-shoulder top. Whether you prefer patent leather or something subtler, shinier textures always feel like a statement.
7. Michelle Williams in Pointe-Inspired Flats
Style Notes: Williams took the word 'ballet' seriously when it came to her look. She completed her stylish travel outfit with pretty pink ballet flats that are reminiscent of those actually used out on the vinyl dance floor. Opt for square pointe-inspired picks or those with rounded softer edges.
8. Miranda Kerr in Metallic Flats
Style Notes: Kerr is all smiles in a vibrant printed top, slim black jeans, and shiny square-toed flats.
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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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