Picking an airport outfit — especially when you're flying short-haul, and have to contend with the limited baggage allowance on budget airlines — can be a struggle. Yes, you want to look cute and casual while you sip coffee in departures, but you also don't want to take up your precious hand luggage space with an outfit you're only going to wear once, just for a few hours.
This is where the airport co-ord comes in. A (genius) term coined by Cosmo UK, it's the perfect solution for when packing light is essential. Let's unpack, literally: Don the entire outfit at the airport, when the dress code is comfy meets chic. Then, once you've landed at your destination, mix and match the items.
Whether you re-wear the top with a pair of shorts for wandering around whichever European Old Town you find yourself in, or you opt for the trousers and a tank top for dinner, you've got three separate outfits for different occasions. The only question now is, where can you find the perfect airport co-ord for you?
Enter, this textured top and wide-leg trouser set from Marks & Spencer, which clocks in at £39. While the description does brand it as 'winter lime,' we can assure you that the colour screams summer. Variations of this green shade have also been trending throughout the warmer seasons, too — it's giving eating olives and drinking wine in Greece. Bliss.
Textured Pull On Wide Leg Trousers
*Immediately books flights to Greece and adds co-ord to basket*
The top is an easy-to-wear staple, with a stylish slash neckline and breezy short sleeves, ideal for both humid aircrafts and Euro temperatures. The added stretch in the fabric also ensures a flexible wear, while seam detailing on the front creates a flattering shape. As for the trousers — made from the same material as the top — they ooze a smart-casual aesthetic.
Prefer something a little more casual, or perhaps your holiday is more hiking adventure vibes? 4th ARQ is the premium lifestyle brand whose super cosy fleeces have gone viral on social media – but even they cater to those looking for an airport co-ord. The Elliot Collared Sweatshirt has more structure than your classic hoody, while the matching Sena Wide Leg Joggers are more polished than typical sweatpants thanks to the on-trend silhouette.
4th Arq Cream Elliot Collared Sweatshirt
Stick to black or cream for maximum versatility and you can re-wear the peices separately throughout your holiday too.
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