With high summer upon us, it should come as no surprise to see an influx of chic airport outfits as members of the celebrity style set flee for the balmy comforts of some far-flung beach or scintillating escape. Jennifer Lawrence was clearly in the holiday mood when she arrived at JFK wearing a pair of shoes you’re least likely to see in the departures hall—water shoes.
Indeed, there is a fine art to curating an enviable travel ensemble. Unlike your errands uniform or going out attire, what you wear to fly in needs to be incredibly functional whilst still appealing to our more sophisticated sides. It’s this reason why you’ll typically find aspirational jet setters in functional trainers or gathered loafers. But not this Oscar winner.
Always threading the needle between bohemian maximalism and artistic luxury, Lawrence’s style is both eclectic and sleek, so when she stepped out wearing a pair of shoes that you’d most commonly see along beaches in the Mediterranean, we need not bat an eyelid. For the flight, she stepped out in a black polo shirt from La Ligne, Adidas track pants and neoprene water shoes from Ralph Lauren.
Only Lawrence could team a pair of shoes you’d wear on rocky coastlines with a bag from The Row and look both aspirational and accessible. But it’s this quality that we adore about her style.
Consider this obscure footwear choice to be the equivalent of wearing a souvenir T-shirt or a baseball cap emblazoned with your destination on it. Because when you’re wearing shoes like these, you’re making a firm case for skipping past trivial matters like checking into your hotel and heading straight to the beach once you land.
And in a time where Vibram five-finger shoes and jelly mules are all the rage, there’s no reason why wearing water shoes when you’re miles away from the closest ocean should be sneered at. So, whether you’re heading away or staying put in the city, water shoes are
Shop Jennifer Lawrence’s Exact Airport Outfit:
Lawrence constantly reaches for La Ligne pieces, be it this polo or her beloved Crosby pants.
Every chic person in London and New York owns a pair of these trousers.
From the seas to the sky, this shoe will make you standout.
Not quite the Margaux, but an equally chic option.
Shop the Water Shoe Trend:
These are Lawrence’s version in white.
Yes, these sandals are suitable for both strolls by the beach and dips in the ocean.
These jelly flip-flops are slightly water resistant, making them perfect for when you want to set the mood for a balmy holiday.
Tory Burch is designing some of the most delightful shoes on the market right now, and this Mary Jane slip-on proves why.
M&S’s shoe game is unrivaled.
