It's Official: This Is the Best Color to Wear to the Airport

By Kim BrowneJanuary 23, 2026

If you're a frequent Who What Wear reader, you've probably noticed that we devote a lot of coverage to what to and what not to wear to the airport. For this particular piece of coverage, I'm keeping it simple and putting the focus on what color to wear to the airport, courtesy of Hilary Duff. The color is mocha brown—that perfect in-between camel and chocolate brown hue.

So why is mocha my pick for the ideal airport clothing color? For starters, it's very forgiving, and even coffee spills will go unnoticed. Additionally, it pairs beautifully with every other color, including black (her bag) and chestnut (her shoes). And like other shades of brown, it's supremely polished—even in the form of a sweatsuit. Speaking of sweatsuits, Duff opted for a matching mocha one that included a half-zip pullover and joggers. She also wore an elegant shearling coat in a similar hue over the outfit, a black Chanel 25 bag, and a pair of Ugg Elea Slip-Ons (the ideal airport shoes).

Keep scrolling to see Duff's look for yourself and to shop mocha brown pieces to reach for on your travel days to come.