The Classic Shoe Trend Every Stylish Celeb Wears at the Airport

Collage of celebrities Kate Bosworth, Jasmine Tookes, Kate Moss, and Ashley Olsen wearing ballet flats at the airport.
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When it comes to airport style, I am all about outfits that are comfortable without sacrificing style, and shoes are a key component for accomplishing this. Heels and any other shoes that make for a complicated run through the security line are a hard no in my book. This leaves flat shoes like loafers, ankle boots, sneakers, and ballet flats, my all-time favorite. While ballet flats truly never go out of style, they are currently at the forefront of shoe trends.

I know I am not alone in this preference, as evidenced by the many stylish celebrities who are spotted traveling in the timeless flat-shoe style. Besides the ease, ballet flats instantly elevate even the most basic of outfits. Just don't forget to pack a pair of socks in your carry-on to save you from a grimy barefoot walk through security. Ahead, check out 11 inspiring celebrity airport looks with ballet flats. Plus, shop some of the chicest options at the moment.

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Jasmine Tookes wearing ballet flats at the airport.

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Model Jasmine Tookes pairs her black cap-toe flats with an elevated ribbed matching set.

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Elle Fanning wearing ballet flats at the airport.

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Actress Elle Fanning stepped out in a whimsical look complete with satin ballet flats.

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Ashley Olsen wearing ballet flats at the airport.

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Ashley Olsen is effortlessly chic in a camel coat, black jeans, and two-tone ballet flats.

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Angelina Jolie wearing ballet flats at the airport.

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Angelina Jolie kept things comfy yet polished with an oversize gray sweater, basic black pants, and timeless black flats.

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Kate Bosworth wearing ballet flats at the airport.

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For an easy, polished feel, try this look from actress Kate Bosworth—white button-down shirt, cropped jeans, and neutral ballet flats.

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Karlie Kloss wearing ballet flats at the airport.

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Model Karlie Kloss is the epitome of chic in this retro-inspired outfit. Try a long white coat, a printed shirt, cropped black pants, and a pair of simple black ballet flats.

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Cindy Crawford wearing ballet flats at the airport.

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This easy, breezy outfit idea from model Cindy Crawford requires four pieces: a trench coat, a white T-shirt, slim jeans, and snakeskin flats.

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Elsa Hosk wearing ballet flats at the airport.

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Elsa Hosk gives a sleek pair of black ballet flats the model treatment with a statement off-the-shoulder top.

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Michelle Williams wearing ballet flats at the airport.

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Actress Michelle Williams completed her stylish travel outfit with pretty pink ballet flats.

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Miranda Kerr wearing ballet flats at the airport.

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Model Miranda Kerr is all smiles in a vibrant printed top, slim black jeans, and shiny square-toed flats.

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Kate Moss is spotted at an airport wearing an all-black outfit with suede ballet flats

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You can't go wrong with an effortless all-black look like Kate Moss's.

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Jennifer Camp Forbes

Jennifer Camp Forbes is currently an editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities for over a decade, including creative director and various editor roles. She’s well-known as a shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups, digital moodboards, and extensive knowledge of up-and-coming brands, plus the new arrivals sections of the chicest retailers. Jennifer has had a lifelong interest in fashion which led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion. While she has called Los Angeles and New York City home in the past, she currently works remotely from Massachusetts. When she’s not obsessing over and writing about her latest fashion finds, she is delighting in raising two little ones with her highschool sweetheart, perusing TikTok religiously, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, creating abstract photographs, and eating the best Mexican food she can get her hands on.