11 Chic Expensive-Looking Airport Staples I Love

Travelling home for Christmas has become something I look forward to every year, not just because I finally get to hug my family after months, but also because of the fashion. There’s something about a chic airport outfit that genuinely brings me to life—creating the subtle illusion of timeless, French-leaning richness that feels comfortable, looks polished and somehow makes me feel expensive, even when I’m wearing an outfit entirely from the high street.

And the essentials for this? At this time of year, comfort and warmth are key, so I’m opting for soft cashmere jumpers, comfy satin trousers or leggings, capacious totes that fit absolutely everything and easy slip-on shoes that look chic for the airport but can come off the moment I take my seat. In terms of outerwear, I’m usually drawn to floor-skimming maxi coats—nothing pulls a look together quite as effortlessly as a long coat.

If there’s one thing my years as a shopping editor have taught me, it’s that I can channel effortless polish while wearing nothing more than Zara, H&M and my favourite high-street brands. Scroll on to shop the pieces I’m buying to look and feel quietly “rich” when I travel home this Christmas.

Shop These Rich-Looking Airport Staples