With each season comes different opportunities to try new trends and as summer begins there are plenty of opportunities to switch up your travel outfits.
Whether in the airport or at your final destination, there are a few key trends you can use when choosing an outfit that will best fit your traveling needs.
This year, we have seen a large interest in traveling with a more classic look, blazers, matching sets and neutrals are just a few of this year’s trends that can be found in a suitcase, ready for a trip abroad.
The Blazer
Although the blazer may not be a new trend, it is an ideal addition to any outfit.
Whether you are studying abroad or traveling with friends and family, you can never go wrong with a blazer. A blazer can be dressed up or dressed down to fit the needs of any outfit and any adventure.
Pair a blazer with a sweatsuit and you have a casual yet classic look to walk down the terminal of the airport as if it is your own personal runway.
For a more dressed up appearance, you can switch out the sweatpants for a neutral trouser. This helps add a more sophisticated touch to your outfit while still prioritizing comfort. You can even add a belt at your waist as a final accessory to complete the look.
Matching Sets
An easy way to create a cohesive look is through a matching set.
There are a variety of different types of matching sets that can be perfect for any occasion. An active set or a sweatsuit is the perfect matching set for traveling in. It is comfortable and yet casual, serving as the perfect outfit for the airport.
My travel preference is a bright, colorful sweatsuit. It allows me to feel fashionable and yet also travel in peak comfort.
For a night out, a great matching set option is a blouse paired with a long skirt. If your trip includes the beach, a matching cover up set is perfect for the moments when you aren’t in the water. For casual touring days, a linen shirt and shorts set is a great option for staying cool as you walk around whatever city you are visiting.
The best thing about sets is the ability to mix and match your similar sets. If you don’t want to be wearing a completely matching sweatsuit, you can always mix and match one pair of sweatpants with a different sweatshirt.
Neutrals
For many travelers, standing out in an airport is not ideal. The airport is often a means to an end, a mode of transportation that leads to the real traveling ahead.
By wearing neutral colors, like cream, white and tan, you can create a classy and yet also comforting outfit to look fashionable and yet not stand out too much in a crowd.
For women, neutral bottoms such as trousers, linen pants or shorts are great pieces for a European minimalist look. These options can easily be paired with a nice blouse or a comfortable sweatshirt to fit anyone’s traveling needs.
For men, a classic look can easily be achieved through neutrals. An easy way to accomplish this look is through a few pairs of neutral pants. Out with the jeans and in with the trousers, a pair of cream, tan or black pants can be easily paired with so many things. A polo shirt will dress up the look while a t-shirt will dress it down. Both looks fit the bill for a nice dinner out or just a casual day touring your vacation destination.
SHOOT LEAD Lena Wu / MODELS LeVana Wu, Helly Patel / PHOTOGRAPHY Lena Wu
