https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/conference-wear-male-washingtonchicago-tips Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 10:15:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/conference-wear-male-washingtonchicago-tips#post-89395 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:49:35 +0000 Laura 89395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tam, in case Andrew gets the shopping bug, we have a fantastic Nordstrom on Michigan Avenue (in a mall called the Shops at North Bridge, just across the street from the InterContinental Hotel). We also have a wonderful local chain called Mark Shale, located in the 900 N. Michigan Avenue mall (Michigan Avenue at Chestnut Street, kitty-corner from the John Hancock Center) that has wonderful smart-casual clothing for men.</p> <p>Hope he has a blast!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/conference-wear-male-washingtonchicago-tips#post-89379 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:49:18 +0000 yublocka 89379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow guys you are incredible!! Thanks so much for helping Andrew out!! I've just come back from work and you have him all sorted!!! I wish I could be coming with him - I have never been to Chicago or DC. Couldn't swing it with my work though Reading all your great suggestions makes me want to go though!!!</p> <p>In case I do manage to convince him to do some clothes shopping for himself, do you have suggestions of where he should look for mens stuff in larger sizes? Do the usual department stores stock them?</p> <p>Thanks!!!<br /> tam </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/conference-wear-male-washingtonchicago-tips#post-89295 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 03:58:58 +0000 Steph 89295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with after6's DC suggestions. My favorites of the museums are Natural History, American History (which is worth it just for the exhibit on First Ladies' clothes) and Air and Space. The monuments/memorials are definitely worth it as well, and are in the same area (on the mall). I have actually heard that the tour of the monuments at night is really nice, and with the heat we are experiencing, might be a little more bearable. </p> <p>I think that the National Zoo is worth a visit, if only to see the pandas--only four zoos in the U.S. have pandas. Like the museums, it is free. It's in a neighborhood called Cleveland Park--he might enjoy lunch at a pizza place called 2 Amys. If he went to the zoo later in the evening and wanted dinner right afterward, a fantastic restaurant called Palena is close by. </p> <p>Another idea would be to visit the National Cathedral, which is quite pretty. It is in the Tenleytown area, and although it has small restaurants and stuff nearby, it isn't the most exciting area to walk around in. </p> <p>There are a lot of really great restaurants in DC (those who say otherwise haven't tried eating here in the last 15 years). I would recommend Michel Richard's Central. The food is French with an American twist. It has a more casual vibe than the chef's first restaurant in DC, Citronelle, which is very fancy and very expensive (but if he wants to go for a great, expensive meal, he should definitely try to get a reservation--other great, high-end restaurants he might want to consider would be CityZen and Komi). </p> <p>Do you know what part of the city he is staying in?</p> <p>(Oh, and if he wants to see a baseball game and can't get a ticket for the Cubs or White Sox--or doesn't want to pay through the nose--he can catch a Washington Nationals game here in DC. The stadium is still brand-new--only in its second season. Tickets can be purchased for pretty cheap, and he should definitely be able to get something from the box office.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/conference-wear-male-washingtonchicago-tips#post-89280 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:42:13 +0000 Kristen 89280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ohh, I just checked the website; you'll be located at the Hilton Chicago on Michigan Ave. Lucky boy! That's a gorgeous hotel; make sure you stop for a drink at Kitty O'Shea's in the lobby. Laura gave you great ideas for what to check out along Michigan Ave and Grant Park. All I can is a recommendation for breakfast or brunch at Yolk, which is just south of the hotel, across the street from the very cool Agora sculptures. You might also want to do a boat tour of the skyline and the Chicago architectures; the Grey Lady tours will take you down the river and then out the locks and into Lake Michigan, so you can see the skyline from the water. </p> <p>Have a great time in our wonderful city! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/conference-wear-male-washingtonchicago-tips#post-89278 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:27:07 +0000 bella 89278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey Andrew,<br /> I second Laura's suggestions. If you haven't seen it before, I would also recommend catching a show of the Blue Man Group in Chicago. It is more of an "experience" than a show, really fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/conference-wear-male-washingtonchicago-tips#post-89271 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:02:17 +0000 Angie 89271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Andrew, you rock! (So does your gorgeous wife Tam). Thanks for your LOVELY note. It made my day :0)</p> <p>Have a fab trip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/conference-wear-male-washingtonchicago-tips#post-89269 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 01:56:08 +0000 yublocka 89269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi everyone,</p> <p>This is Tamara's Andrew, and I just wanted to say thank you so much to you all for your kind, generous &#38; GREAT advice! In "typical boy fashion" it's great to see that I was close enough to the mark </p> <p>As someone that's always given Tam a fair amount of hassle for the amount of time spent on ylf I think I just learned an amazing lesson as to how great you all are. All I can say is "Wow!!!"</p> <p>Take care<br /> Andrew.</p> <p>p.s. The greatest trick the geek ever pulled was wearing a suit to conceal his true nature... but on a serious note I'd feel completely under-dressed presenting without one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/conference-wear-male-washingtonchicago-tips#post-89258 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 01:19:28 +0000 Danja 89258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I live in Washington DC area. There are so many things to do in the Mall area of the city. All the Smithsonian museums are free. I recommend National Gallery, American History and Air &#38; Space museums. There are plenty of other museums that he can venture into. Also, in the vicinity, he can see the Lincoln Memorial, The Capitol, National Archives. They are all well worth the time. I hope he enjoys his visit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/conference-wear-male-washingtonchicago-tips#post-89257 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 01:18:03 +0000 elpgal 89257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tam, I found a Flickr photoset of last year's conference. Maybe this will help him decide on the dress-code<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/779314@N23/pool/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/groups/779314@N23/pool/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/conference-wear-male-washingtonchicago-tips#post-89254 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 01:05:03 +0000 Angie 89254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cathy is spot on. Greg works in the software industry too and you’ll see it all at the conference – from suits to very bad khakis and polo shirts, possibly even jeans.</p> <p>I say stick to trousers and shirts. Bring a suit. Bring a smart casual formula too. Have a good trip Andrew :0) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/conference-wear-male-washingtonchicago-tips#post-89250 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:55:55 +0000 cciele 89250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey Tam,</p> <p>My husband works in the computer industry and has been to a few Internet/computer-related conferences in New York and Silicon Valley. He says there's a mix of dress by the attendees, and suits are not out of place. However, he says, the serious geeks don't do suits </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/conference-wear-male-washingtonchicago-tips#post-89249 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:45:38 +0000 Laura 89249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chicago checking in here ... Suggestions for things to do (assuming he will be in the Loop/North Michigan Avenue area):<br /> 1. Chicago Architectural Foundation boat tour of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. Fantastic overview of the city and the architecture. Start here.<br /> 2. Millennium Park, lunch at The Gage (modern Irish pub across the street from the park).<br /> 3. Art Institute (has a brand-new Modern Wing)<br /> 4. Shopping on Michigan Avenue for his lovely wife :)<br /> 5. A Cubs game at Wrigley Field<br /> 6. Walk the lakefront<br /> 7. Comedy at Second City or iO (ImprovOlympic) - we are one of the best comedy cities in the world</p> <p>There is so much more! Let me know if I can recommend anything else! And hope he has a wonderful time. Weather here next week should be in the 70s with occasional rain. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/conference-wear-male-washingtonchicago-tips#post-89229 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:25:18 +0000 Angie 89229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the name Andrew! Can't you go with hubby, Tam? </p> <p>I'll be back to help out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/conference-wear-male-washingtonchicago-tips#post-89222 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:01:38 +0000 Steph 89222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I were your husband, I think I would bring my suit, to be on the safe side. If I were presenting, I would want to be wearing a suit, and my fear is that if the person he spoke with was wrong, and the other presenters are wearing suits, he will feel underdressed. I think if it were me, I would wear my suit pants and a button-down shirt to the conference and look around to see what everyone else was wearing. If they were dressed similarly, I would stick with that. If the presenters were wearing suits, I would run back up to my hotel room (assuming he is staying in the same hotel where the conference is being held) and throw on a tie and jacket. Alternatively, he could wear the suit and take off the tie and jacket if he looks out of place. </p> <p>Is he heading to DC after Chicago? I currently live in DC, and lived in Chicago for three years, so I could give recommendations for both cities. What types of things does he like to do? Museums? Touristy stuff? Outdoorsy things? If you need restaurant recommendations, what kind of cuisine does he like? Is he adventurous with food? Would he like high-end restaurants, or less expensive options? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/conference-wear-male-washingtonchicago-tips#post-89220 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:37:15 +0000 yublocka 89220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi there,</p> <p>I'm posting a question on behalf of Andrew hoping you lovely ylf ladies can help him out!</p> <p>The lucky duck is travelling to Chicago next week as he has been chosen to speak at <a href="http://www.redhat.com/promo/summit/2009/">this redhat conference</a>. In typical boy fashion, 2 days before he leaves he is wondering what he should wear both to the conference and to present.</p> <p>He emailed someone from in the US already asking about dress code and she suggested business casual and whatever he liked otherwise and to check what other people are wearing. Unfortunately no other Australians are going, so he can't do the last bit. </p> <p>Does this sound typical for IT conferences in the US to you guys? He was planning on wearing his suit to present but it sounds like that would be way overdressed and possibily stuffy. What do you think? Or should he bring it just in case? It would help with packing light if he didn't need to bring it.</p> <p>Also does anyone have tips on things to do in Chicago or Washington while he's there? Neither of us has been there before. Weirdly he is NOT interested in shopping!!!! And yes I am very jealous that he gets to go!!!!</p> <p>Thanks!<br /> tam </p>