Jennifer Garner Wore the Most Unexpected Travel Look I’m Trying ASAP

I’ll be on the plane very soon, like very soon, and I have yet to finalize my travel look. I’m not stressed, though, because I’ve flown thousands of miles this year already (not to mention all the times I’ve boarded a 737 in the past!). However, this time feels different—and more exciting—for the big reason that I’m traveling to Italy for my wedding. So, you can probably understand that I don’t want to look overly casual for said flight. I want people to know I’m a bride (Delta, can we make an upgrade happen?), and because of that, I won’t wear sweats. I’m obviously not wearing white, either, but I want something in between, and lucky for me, with hours to spare, Jennifer Garner served up the most uncommon travel look I’ll be copying this time around. 

Garner is obviously a travel pro. She’s a celeb, a mom, and an icon, and as such, she’s flown her fair share of miles to get from movie set or event or gala back home to Los Angeles. With that, I trust her travel uniform to a T—and while she’s certainly worn baggy pants and comfy sweats, Garner was just spotted at the airport in a—wait for it—denim midi dress. Yes, really. 

Personalized canvas bag in one hand (so relatable!), and sweater slung over the other, Garner looked ultra stylish post flight. Her dark-wash midi dress appeared to have a bit of stretch, probably why she opted to wear it for her flight, plus a billowy silhouette that ensures it’s roomy and breathable when you’re sitting in tight seats. The sweater offers some much-needed warmth, while her sneakers-and-high-socks combo are the epitome of comfort. Genius, Garner!

Spanx Denim Seamed Shift Dress

Petal & Pup Callum Sleeveless Denim Maxi Dress

While I used to think it was totally unacceptable to wear jeans on a flight, I’ve learned it depends on the stretch and, thus, comfort. You do you! What works for your travels might not work for others, but Garner’s denim midi is 100 percent worth a try, especially if you deplane and have to go somewhere the second you arrive (like me!). 

As mentioned, a denim midi dress is airy and breathable, and if you opt for a stretchy fabric, you don’t have to worry about feeling constricted, either. Adding in a sweater is an essential for a flight, and sneakers are a trusty travel shoe—nothing can replace them. TL;DR? Garner’s unconventional but super stylish travel look is exactly what I’ll be wearing in a few hours—still TBD on that bride tiara. 

Below, shop stretchy, stylish denim midi dresses to wear for travel and beyond. I’ll be wearing this Spanx pick, but the options are truly endless. 

Get the Look: 

Good American Denim Tube Midi Dress
Shop now: $199; anthropologie.com

Reformation Amory Denim Midi Dress
Shop now: $218; thereformation.com

Wash Lab Denim Denim Midi Shirt Dress
Shop now: $168; nordstrom.com

Gap Organic Cotton Denim Maxi Dress
Shop now: $98; gap.com

Avec Les Filles Topstitch Sleeveless Denim Midi Dress
Shop now: $118; nordstrom.com