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    52 Celebrity Airport Outfits That Make Absolutely No Sense

    Gowns, pasties, and heels.

    By The Editors
    Published 3 May 2021 In Features

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    For us regular people, standard airport attire is our comfiest sweats and sneakers—perfect for catching a few zzzs while squeezed into a seat designed for a doll. But when it comes to celebrities, many choose fashion over function, and most times, the looks make no sense. From Lady Gaga to Miley Cyrus, these celebrities have made some questionable choices when it comes to airport dressing. Click through to see some of the wildest travel looks over the years.

    Fancy Heels
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    Fancy Heels

    Miranda Kerr, 2019: The model arrived in Tokyo dressed to impress and basically put everyone else to shame for ever exiting an aircraft with crumbs on their leggings or disheveled hair.

    Fancy Heels
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    Fancy Heels

    Victoria Beckham, 2019: Not only did the star wear white heels, she also wore leather bottoms. Her idea of comfort is drastically different than what most of us have in mind, but hey, she's the Victoria Beckham. 

    The "I'm Not a Celebrity" Sunglasses Disguise
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    The "I'm Not a Celebrity" Sunglasses Disguise

    Anne Hathaway, 2019: Sunglasses can be great disguises and help stars avoid making eye contact in public, but pair it with a chic coat and a hat, this ensemble becomes more of a "look at me" put-together outfit. There's no hiding here!

    The "I'm Not a Celebrity" Sunglasses Disguise
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    The "I'm Not a Celebrity" Sunglasses Disguise

    Hugh Jackman, 2019: The sunglasses disguise failed, as the actor was greeted by a host of fans while landing at the Narita International Airport.

    The "I'm Not a Celebrity" Sunglasses Disguise
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    The "I'm Not a Celebrity" Sunglasses Disguise

    Milla Jovovich, 2019: Maybe next time the star should try a pair of plain black shades instead of a bright pair of cool orange ones?

    The "I'm Not a Celebrity" Sunglasses Disguise
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    The "I'm Not a Celebrity" Sunglasses Disguise

    Hailey Baldwin, 2019: Hi! We see you. How's Justin doing?

    A Cozy Alternative to Sweats
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    A Cozy Alternative to Sweats

    Cardi B, 2018: The singer showed up to the airport wrapped in a giant purple throw blanket and sported sparkly oversized frames. 

    The Pantsuit
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    The Pantsuit

    Cate Blanchett, 2018: We did not get the pantsuit at the airport memo. Though the off-the-plane look seems polished, is it actually comfy in flight? 

    The Pantsuit
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    The Pantsuit

    Izabel Goulart, 2019: The model wore a bralette underneath a floral pantsuit set as she landed in Nice for the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival.

    A Red Carpet-Worthy Outfit
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    A Red Carpet-Worthy Outfit

    Jennifer Lopez, 2019: Granted, the star was filming a scene from Marry Me at the airport and not wearing this IRL, but something tells us not to be surprised if the super star showed up to JFK looking like this off-screen.

    The Bralette
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    The Bralette

    Bella Hadid, 2016: The bralette to the airport outfit is a look we can get behind.

    The Absurd Accessory
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    The Absurd Accessory

    Brigitte Bardot, 1965: Arriving at Paris' Orly airport after a trip to Mexico, Bardot's all smiles. But something tells us her seat mates were less than thrilled about her choice of hat?

    The Absurd Accessory
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    The Absurd Accessory

    Lady Gaga, 2015: Didn't even make it to curbside check in before tripping in these shoes.

    The Absurd Accessory
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    The Absurd Accessory

    Phyllis Diller, 1968: When this photo was taken, American comedian Phyllis Diller had just arrived at London's Heathrow airport with 35 (!) suitcases. Which is perhaps why she's wearing an absurd amount of fabric around her neck...so she doesn't have to check a 36th bag?

    The Absurd Accessory
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    The Absurd Accessory

    Lady Gaga, 2011: At Tokyo's Narita airport in a monochrome look with maniacally high stilettos.

    The Absurd Accessory
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    The Absurd Accessory

    Lady Gaga, 2012: At Tokyo's Narita airport in 2012. Never not wearing ridiculous airport shoes.

    The Absurd Accessory
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    The Absurd Accessory

    Lady Gaga 2014: Two years later and again at Tokyo's Narita airport, still wearing ankle-breaking airport shoes.

    The Absurd Accessory
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    The Absurd Accessory

    Lady Gaga, 2014: At South Korea's Gimpo Airport, this time, wearing cheeks appliques that makes her look like a Pokémon character.

    The Absurd Accessory
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    The Absurd Accessory

    Bella Thorne, 2018: At Los Angeles International Airport. Is this the biggest hood on a jacket....ever?

    The Absurd Accessory
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    The Absurd Accessory

    Ariana Grande, 2015: She's also wearing The Practical-Until-You-Have-to-Pee Jumpsuit, but it's her footwear that kills us.

    The Nearly Naked Look
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    The Nearly Naked Look

    Bai Ling, 2016: I don't want even to see the person in the seat next to me wearing open-toed shoes or too sheer leggings, but underboob?! That's a whole other level.

    The Nearly Naked Look
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    The Nearly Naked Look

    Lady Gaga, 2014: Not the choices we would have made for a plane butt...

    The Too-Long Hem
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    The Too-Long Hem

    Kim Kardashian, 2012: Having to carry your skirt as you walk is glamorous when you're strolling a red carpet. When you're hustling through the airport, it's just dumb.

    The Too-Long Hem
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    The Too-Long Hem

    Ashley Greene, 2012: Dragging hems are not your friend when you're going somewhere with people movers, escalators, and a generally gross floors everywhere.

    The Too-Long Hem
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    The Too-Long Hem

    Nicole Scherzinger, 2012: How on earth is she not paranoid that she's stepping on the back of her dress the entire time?

    The Too-Long Hem
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    The Too-Long Hem

    Candice Swanepoel, 2013: Candice appears to be stepping on the hem of her maxi skirt, but that doesn't stop her from powering through her airport walk like the supermodel that she is.

    The Too-Long Hem
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    The Too-Long Hem

    Paris Hilton, 2016: The heiress needs to take her sunglasses off and watch where she's stepping in this gown and heels situation.

    The Too-Long Hem
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    The Too-Long Hem

    Paris Hilton, 2016: This time, Paris chose a maxi dress with a slit in the front to give her legs some additional walking room.

    The Too-Long Hem
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    The Too-Long Hem

    Kesha, 2016: Though Kesha loves her airport maxi dresses, she tightly clutches on to this one just in case she takes a tumble.

    The Too-Long Hem
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    The Too-Long Hem

    Lady Gaga, 2014: Arriving in Istanbul in...this...in 2014. She's in a league all her own.

    The Airport Shorts
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    The Airport Shorts

    Taylor Swift, 2014: On the flip side of the Too-Long Hem, you have Teeny Tiny Shorts, which you don't want to wear either, because a) You've got SO MUCH of your bare skin exposed to the gross airplane seat and b) HOW are you not cold?

    The Airport Shorts
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    The Airport Shorts

    Kate Hudson, 2015: Like, that scarf isn't going to keep you warm on the overly air conditioned plane when you're wearing hot pants.

    The Airport Shorts
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    The Airport Shorts

    Candice Swanepoel, 2012: Shearling and short shorts. If she's trying to confuse us about where she's heading, it's working.

    The Airport Shorts
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    The Airport Shorts

    Miley Cyrus, 2010: Long sweater, teeeeeeny shorts.

    The Airport Shorts
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    The Airport Shorts

    Halsey, 2018: Teeny shorts and an even teenier crop top to go with it.

    The Overdressed Fail
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    The Overdressed Fail

    Lady Gaga, 2015: Impractical train + crotch-baring slit. Double whammy.

    The Overdressed Fail
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    The Overdressed Fail

    Kim Kardashian, 2014: "My go-to comfy airplane outfit always involves a skin-tight pencil skirt," said no one, ever.

    The Overdressed Fail
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    The Overdressed Fail

    Victoria Beckham, 2015: Don't get me wrong, Victoria looks great here. But a matching two piece suit and heels to the airport feels like she's doing the most.

    The Overdressed Fail
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    The Overdressed Fail

    Pixie Lott, 2016: When life gives you lemons, you make....a lemon-printed ensemble, down to the bag and shoes?

    The Practical-Until-You-Have-to-Pee Jumpsuit
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    The Practical-Until-You-Have-to-Pee Jumpsuit

    Khloé Kardashian, 2015: I get it: jumpsuits SEEM like practical airplane wear, very Top Gun and casual chic! But then you have to pee and you're topless in an 2x2 plane bathroom or gross airport stall with your sleeves around your ankles and...never again.

    The Practical-Until-You-Have-to-Pee Jumpsuit
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    The Practical-Until-You-Have-to-Pee Jumpsuit

    Cate Blanchett, 2014: Even always-appropriately-dressed Cate Blanchett fell prey to the jumpsuit's seductive charm.

    The Practical-Until-You-Have-to-Pee Jumpsuit
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    The Practical-Until-You-Have-to-Pee Jumpsuit

    Demi Lovato, 2016: Super cute! But a denim jumpsuit combo sounds rather uncomfortable.

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