11 Things Everyone Should Wear To The Airport

It is possible to travel in comfort, ease, and style. Suit up to #StaySmart before and after boarding, and make Holiday Inn Express part of your post-flight adventure.

1. Slip-on Shoes

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Don’t be that person holding up the security line trying to untie a double knot. Plus, you can kick slip-ons off easily during the flight. Aaaaahhh.

2. Lightweight Socks

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You shudder to think of the germs you attracted that time you forgot to wear socks to the airport. Choose thin ones so you’re protected during screening but not sweating later on. Bonus points if they're cute!

3. A Plastic Watch

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Leave the platinum at home and strap on a timepiece that won’t set off any alarms. Go for one with fun, vibrant colors!

4. Easy-to-shed Layers

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Airport temps are never reliable. Cardigans and scarves are comfy options that you can strip on and off effortlessly. Pro tip: Save space in your suitcase by wearing your hat too! Très adorbs.

5. A Sleep Mask

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You will never, literally never, regret having this as an option. Goodbye cruel, cruel airport world.

6. A Cross-body Bag

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Keep your carry-on items safe and secure with a bag that won't slip off. Plus, your hands will be free to grab magazines and snacks quickly before boarding.

7. Jackets With Pockets to Spare

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You could also skip a carry-on altogether if you’ve got a jacket with enough storage space! Or use it to keep essentials — like your wallet, headphones, and gum — at the ready.

8. Plenty of Moisturizer

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Artificial airport and plane air will dry your skin out fast, so moisturize at home and then bring a carry-on-size container to reapply later.

9. Pants With a Little Breathing Room

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Love cargo pants? Yoga pants? Boyfriend jeans? Totally acceptable to wear them to the airport. If you want to dress a little classier, pick a pant that doesn’t hug you too tightly — you don’t want to constrict blood flow while you’re stuck in an airplane seat for a while.

10. Your Most Beloved Shirt

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Things can't be that bad if you're wearing your favorite shirt. It's science.

11. A Smile

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You're traveling!!

Bon voyage! However your airport experience pans out, Holiday Inn Express will be waiting.