Google “chic airport outfits” and you’ll likely be met with a sea of cozy grey sweats and cute athleisure sets. And while we love a laid-back travel look, we’re firm believers that resort wear makes the journey just as exciting as the destination. After all, if you’re en route to a five-star escape in the Maldives, shouldn’t your outfit match? We think so. Here are 5 ways to nail airport style — the resort wear way.

Every traveler, whether for business or pleasure, needs a carryall, but swap the gym-bag vibe for something that feels like you’re headed straight to the cabana. Think raffia, woven textures, or buttery leather totes that fit your laptop and your beach read. Bonus: these bags from ViX transition seamlessly from the airport lounge to poolside cocktails.

Anything mesh from ViX is your ultimate travel companion. Wrinkle-resistant, breezy, and effortlessly chic, it’s the low-maintenance hero piece that can survive a 12-hour flight and still look fresh when you land. Pack one piece, and you’ll be ready to take off, touch down, and go straight into island mode — no ironing required.

Your footwear should be as easygoing as your vacation mindset. Choose chic sandals like these trending flip flops, slip-ons, or espadrilles that keep you comfortable from coffee runs to security lines to boarding. The trick? Pick pairs you’ll rewear throughout your trip. It’s airport style and suitcase strategy rolled into one.

Matching sets aren’t just for loungewear. Lightweight linens, breezy cottons, or coordinated resort separates make for polished yet relaxed airport dressing. They pull your whole look together with zero effort — because if you’re pressed for time, you don’t want to be dealing with wardrobe guesses when you’re juggling other more important things like passports and boarding passes.

Channel your inner island girl by styling swimwear as part of your airport outfit. A bandeau bikini top or tri top under a breezy linen shirt or long linen cardigan, gives a subtle nod to your destination while still keeping things practical for travel. It’s vacation energy from the moment you check in.

And that’s a wrap on women’s airport outfits — with a resort-ready twist. Don’t get us wrong, we love a cozy sweat set as much as the next traveler, but when the destination is as dreamy as we think it is, why not dress like you’re already there? Explore all new arrivals at ViX Paula Hermanny.