You want to feel comfortable when exploring a new city and in transit to and from your destination. Plus, it’s nice to fit in a few low-key, athleisure ensembles for lounging or getting in a workout. The most seasoned travelers will tell you the best travel outfits for women are all about preparation and simplicity. And while elevated basics are a great foundation, you can still bring along that playful new dress, trendy pair of heels, bold statement set, and fun pieces of jewelry without requiring an extra checked bag or two in the process.
Planning is the key to your most masterful pack, whether you’re getting away for a long weekend or escaping to a far-flung locale for several weeks. Ahead, 19 gorgeous travel outfit ideas guided by the ever-inspiring street-style set, ranging from vacation-ready dresses and matching sets to effortless-looking denim and trouser ensembles. Your next trip just got a lot more stylish.
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Fresh & Clean
Whether you’re a committed minimalist or all for easy pairings when traveling, this tonal combination of a tank top and trousers is at once breezy and polished. While a leather bag perfectly grounds the look in the city, a woven crochet tote or straw crossbody will create a quintessential summer vibe.
Orange You Glad?
A T-shirt dress is one of the best travel garments for a comfortable look beyond activewear. Liven things up by choosing a bold color like orange—how vibrant does Nikki Ogunnaike look here with layered necklaces, sleek sunglasses, and bangles?
Attention-Grabbing Embroidery
A standard Canadian tuxedo could never. This embroidered white shirt-and-skirt set is idyllic for a coastal getaway.
Color Me Happy
The ultimate denim look on holiday? A baggy silhouette with a multicolor crop top—joie de vivre, indeed.
Weave Around
Crochet always radiates feelings of wanderlust. A larger open-weave set, like this oversize shirt-and-skirt combo from Nia Thomas, feels very modern.
Supersize Me
Center-stage accessories are a great way to dial up the effect of simple silhouettes without taking up too much space in your suitcase.
Mini Me
The little white dress is a summer icon, particularly in crisp cotton poplin fabric and a refined silhouette.
Laura Lajiness Kaupke is a freelance writer and editor covering fashion, accessories, and lifestyle topics, including beauty, home, fitness, and travel. You can see her work across various outlets, including VOGUE, Harper’s BAZAAR, ELLE, Marie Claire, InStyle, Glamour, Esquire, Women’s Health, Brides, The Zoe Report, Popsugar, Refinery 29, Coveteur, Byrdie, Well+Good, The Editorialist, among other titles and brands. Laura has worked in the fashion industry for over 11 years and held senior fashion editor positions at Popsugar and The Zoe Report, with additional experience as a copywriter and fashion publicist.
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