Olivia Dean Just Flew 18 Hours in the Jeans and Leather Jacket Combo I’d Wear For a Night Out in London

As an Australian living in England, I know the machinations of dressing for a long-haul flight well. So, you can only imagine my surprise when musician and perennial cool girl Olivia Dean arrived at my home town airport wearing an outfit I’d typically reserve for a night out in London.

Fresh from her chintzy Rachel Gilbert sequin mini and ravishing Richard Quinn ball gown during her back-to-back performances in the harbour city, the 26-year-old headed to Sydney Airport wearing something you’d usually see at a Hackney wine bar or Notting Hill pub instead of the departures lounge.

Her silhouette consisted of winter staples that every person with taste will be wearing all winter long; an oversized leather bomber jacket, blue barrel-leg jeans and a cosy Burberry scarf rendered with the British heritage brand’s iconic Nova Check print. Stylish? Naturally. Appropriate to wear for a flight that takes close to a full day, however? That is a different question entirely.

As someone whose native country is hours away from the nearest major city, I’ve become accustomed to knowing how to appear chic and considered, despite knowing that I’d be trapped in an economy seat for a considerable stretch of time. Like the songstress, I’ve always made a point to show up at check-in wearing something comfortable but cool before switching into my casual trackpants once I’m in the air.