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
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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.
A.L.C. Iris Striped Scoop-Neck Tank Top
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A ribbed design, like this racerback, feels more distinctive than plain jersey or cotton.
Sizes: XS–XL
Materials: Cotton
By Malene Birger Textured Cotton Pleated Wide-Leg Trousers
These textured cotton trousers are perfectly floaty in the heat.
Sizes: 2–8
Materials: 98% cotton, 2% elastane
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Orange You Glad?
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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?
AllSaints Anna Maxi Dress
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A maxi length feels sophisticated, especially in a bold hue.
Sizes: 0–12
Materials: Cotton
Mejuri Bold Letter Pendant Necklace
Personalize your look with a bold letter necklace in combination with a beaded strand and a smaller pendant.
Materials: Gold vermeil
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Attention-Grabbing Embroidery
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A standard Canadian tuxedo could never. This embroidered white shirt-and-skirt set is idyllic for a coastal getaway.
Aje Esprit Embroidered Crop Top
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You can’t beat a boxy crop top for instantaneous cool (and comfort in the heat).
Sizes: 4–16
Materials: Cotton
Aje Esprit Embroidered Miniskirt
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Paired with the coordinating top, this mini is perfect for daytime adventuring—just add sporty sandals or sneakers.
Sizes: 4–16
Materials: Cotton
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Color Me Happy
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The ultimate denim look on holiday? A baggy silhouette with a multicolor crop top—joie de vivre, indeed.
Emporio Sirenuse Dalia Frayed Pleated Striped Linen Bustier Top
This bustier crop is the perfect contrast to oversize denim, and layers beautifully under a jacket.
Sizes: 38–50 IT
Materials: Linen
Agolde Ellis Trousers in Baffle
Pleats and a high-rise waist ensure these roomy jeans look polished.
Sizes: 23–34
Materials: 70% lyocell, 30% cotton
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Weave Around
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Crochet always radiates feelings of wanderlust. A larger open-weave set, like this oversize shirt-and-skirt combo from Nia Thomas, feels very modern.
Nia Thomas Sessa Shirt
The shiny iridescent mother-of-pearl buttons add the perfect playful detail for travel.
Sizes: XS–XL
Materials: Cotton
Nia Thomas Duda Skirt
Pair this skirt with the matching shirt one day and a fitted tank top the next, for two effortlessly put-together outfits. A travel wardrobe is all about efficiency.
Sizes: XS–2XL
Materials: Cotton
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Supersize Me
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Center-stage accessories are a great way to dial up the effect of simple silhouettes without taking up too much space in your suitcase.
Favorite Daughter Lanai Strapless Satin Corset Top
Offset this top’s gleaming fabric and feminine silhouette with loose denim and flats.
White resin chain links are versatile and timeless.
Sizes: One size
Materials: Resin, gold-tone metal, and brass
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Mini Me
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The little white dress is a summer icon, particularly in crisp cotton poplin fabric and a refined silhouette.
J.Crew Scoop-Neck Shift Dress
This crisp white mini is endlessly versatile. Pair it with sandals or sneakers for an easy summer look.
Sizes: XXS–3X
Materials: Cotton
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.