Hollywood (apart from Victoria Beckham and Kim Kardashian) has finally gotten the memo: more and more celebrities are being spotted wearing comfortable sweatpants to the airport.
But they’re not quite “just like us” just yet; these famous faces are not risking looking like slobs when they know paparazzi greet them at the gates! They bring out their oversized sunglasses, carry designer handbags, and, most importantly, put on cute, cool-looking, or chic shoes.
Check out the following celebrities’ footwear choices that made their sweatpants look camera-ready and fashionable enough to wear at the airport.
1. Sleek Flat Sandals
Eva Longoria transformed her casual Lauren Moshi “Alana” cheetah-print sweatpants into a chic ensemble. She paired them with a tailored blazer, a perfectly knotted scarf, a pristine fedora, and a Hermes Birkin handbag.
Eva Longoria arrives with her a tan Hermes Birkin bag at LAX after a very long flight on July 21, 2014 (Credit: WENN)
She wore barely-there toe-ring sandals with gold chain embellishments to complete her expensive-looking outfit.
Eva Longoria elevates her casual Lauren Moshi sweatpants with a tailored blazer, Hermes Birkin handbag, and chic gold sandals at LAX on July 21, 2014 (Credit: WENN)
Sleek flat sandals cancel out sweatpants’ bagginess and slouchiness.
Eva Longoria’s gold chain-embellished toe-ring sandals perfectly complement her cheetah-print sweatpants (Credit: WENN)
Pick a pair with minimal straps and designs to further streamline your look:
Sleek flat sandals from Matisse Coconuts, Stuart Weitzman, and Dolce Vita elevate any casual outfit
2. Sexy Stiletto Pumps
Jessica Simpson elevated her gray Splendid sweatsuit by pairing it with a $3,490 Saint Laurent studded handbag and pristine white Saint Laurent “Janis” pumps.
Jessica Simpson effortlessly elevates her gray Splendid sweatsuit with a white Saint Laurent studded handbag and matching ‘Janis’ pumps at LAX on June 12, 2014 (Credit: WENN)
The sweatpants and pumps combination is perfect for those who love a glam look. Choose sweats with banded leg cuffs to avoid slouching and ensure your shoes are on full display.
Jessica Simpson’s white Saint Laurent ‘Janis’ pumps add a touch of elegance to her casual gray sweatpants (Credit: WENN)
For an extra touch of fashion-forward flair, opt for pumps with ankle straps and buckle them over the leg bands of your sweatpants:
Stylish pumps from BCBGMAXAZRIA, Nine West, and Jessica Simpson, perfect for elevating any outfit
3. Retro-Classic Sneakers
Rose Leslie fired up rumors of a real-life romance with her ‘Game of Thrones’ co-star Kit Harington in a styled-down silk top, pushed-up sweatpants, and classic Nike “Air Max 90” sneakers.
Rose Leslie pairs her gray sweatpants with a chic white sleeveless top and retro Nike sneakers for a stylish and comfortable airport look at LAX in California on July 23, 2014 (Credit: WENN)
Unlike regular trainers or your trusty gym shoes, retro sneakers exude a unique cool factor.
Rose Leslie completes her casual airport look with classic red and white Nike ‘Air Max 90’ sneakers (Credit: WENN)
The more vintage their look, the better:
Cool retro sneakers from Nike, Puma, and New Balance, perfect for adding a vintage touch to your look
4. Trendy Fashion Sneakers
On the other end of the scale, Rita Ora styled her sweatsuit with one of the trendiest fashion sneakers, the Chanel “Camellias” hi-tops.
Rita Ora rocks a casual yet trendy airport look with a sporty jacket, gray sweatsuit, and Chanel ‘Camellias’ high-top sneakers on June 19, 2014 (Credit: WENN)
Hot shoe trends and luxury designer brands can instantly perk up even regular gray sweatpants.
Rita Ora’s Chanel ‘Camellias’ high-top sneakers add a stylish and luxurious touch to her casual gray sweatpants (Credit: WENN)
Below are some fashionable sneaker suggestions:
Trendy fashion sneakers from DSquared2, Ted Baker, and Michael Kors, perfect for making a bold style statement
5. Fierce Ankle-Strap Sandals
Rihanna demonstrated the perfect tomboy chic look in a satin bomber jacket, a cropped hoodie, slim sweatpants, and Manolo Blahnik “Chaos” sandals.
Rihanna showcases tomboy chic style in a satin bomber jacket, cropped hoodie, gray sweatpants, and Manolo Blahnik ‘Chaos’ sandals at the airport on September 27, 2012 (Credit: WENN)
Rihanna has shown that the right pair of ankle-strap sandals can make sweatpants look sexy and fierce. Is there anything this fashion’s favorite shoe of the moment cannot do?
Rihanna’s Manolo Blahnik ‘Chaos’ sandals add a touch of sophistication to her casual gray sweatpants (Credit: WENN)
Below are some ankle-strap sandals we hope you’ll like as much as we do:
Chic ankle-strap sandals from G by GUESS, Pour La Victoire, and Steve Madden, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any outfit