Any frequent flyer will attest: when it comes to international travel, some clothing items are far better suited for the journey than others. Throw-on dresses easily outshine restrictive pencil skirts and slip-on flats are a no-brainer when compared to strappy heels. Yet, amid the usual packing wisdom, one item continues to divide opinion: jeans.
For some, jeans feel too structured and stiff for a long-haul flight. For others, it’s a comfortable staple, no less practical than their favourite loungewear, but I think I’ve just found the one denim piece that could unite both camps: drawstring jeans.
Spotted at the airport on Margot Robbie, this denim trend falls between the waist and hips—an essential detail if you plan to sit comfortably for hours—and features an adjustable drawstring waistband, allowing you to tailor the fit to your liking. Often designed with a wide-leg cut that skims, rather than clings to, the leg (just as Robbie's did) they offer the relaxed comfort of joggers with the put-together look of classic jeans.
Perfecting the art of airport style, Robbie completed her look with a striped knit, a baseball cap and a pair of flat suede mules—the soft texture of which added an elevated feel to her in-flight look.
A model wears drawstring jeans on the Gabriella Hearst spring/summer 2025 runway.
While Robbie’s airport outfit felt perfectly tailored for travel, it also tapped into two of the season’s biggest trends. Drawstring jeans have quietly become a fashion insider favourite, popping up on the spring/summer 2025 runways at Gabriela Hearst and Rachel Comey. Meanwhile suede shoes—whether in the form of sandals, trainers or loafers—have surged in popularity, offering a polished yet relaxed alternative to high-shine leather pairs.
Inspired by Robbie’s pitch-perfect take on travel dressing? Keep scrolling to shop the best drawstring jeans and suede shoes to channel her easy airport style.
SHOP DRAWSTRING JEANS AND SUEDE SHOES:
Style with suede shoes for an elevated take on comfort dressing.
These also come in black, zebra and leopard print.
Abercrombie's jeans are a fashion person's favourites.
These souped up slippers are the perfect everyday summer shoe.
This deep shade of denim is so easy to slip into a capsule wardrobe.
The low-profile trainer trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down.
These comfortable jeans are perfect for daily styling.
Square-toe finish gives these a polished finish that makes them so easy to dress up.
These come in sizes XXS—4XL.
Shop these while they're on sale.
Wear these with barley-there sandals or pair with a sturdy loafer.
The chocolate brown colour trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down.
These come in short, regular and long lengths, so you can find your perfect fit.
Be quick—these won't stay in stock for long,
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