https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hard-to-pack-for-a-combined-work-and-fun-trip Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:23:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hard-to-pack-for-a-combined-work-and-fun-trip#post-1281478 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 20:33:25 +0000 fuzzylogic 1281478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yikes- that does sound like a challenge! You seem to be all sorted, though! Check out the blog outfitposts if you need anymore inspiration- she has put together a few cleverly constructed and versatile travel capsules! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hard-to-pack-for-a-combined-work-and-fun-trip#post-1281424 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 18:51:10 +0000 DonnaF 1281424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unless you're on a panel, smart casual should be okay. . .People are dressiest during the week when they are sneaking back to the office, and weekend sessions are darn casual (as she shudders at how awful some of the men looked).&nbsp; Last year when I attended the same conference, I was rushing from building to building due to lunchtime sessions and schlepped to and from public transportation -- and learned which of my shoes were REALLY comfortable and cursed the rest.&nbsp; In addition, I attended at least one breakout session that was so crowded that people had to sit on the floor; hope that doesn't happen to you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hard-to-pack-for-a-combined-work-and-fun-trip#post-1281178 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 14:47:38 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1281178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The road trip is the only thing that's allowing all those shoes! Usually I make do with two pairs and never feel quite right.&nbsp;I still think I might ditch one pair of the group, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hard-to-pack-for-a-combined-work-and-fun-trip#post-1281146 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 14:22:09 +0000 always trying 1281146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are right multi purpose trips are difficult.&nbsp; I am going on a 3 day multi trip , but not as extensive as yours.&nbsp; I need one business outfit, a more business casual outfit, two days of some sightseeing and a bit of shopping, and one&nbsp; formal evening event. also need my exercise gear for morning at the gym, and an outdoor run/walk.&nbsp; </p> <p>First off I am narrowing down the shoes..will wear my loafers on the plane, and for the business casual event, the same cotton ankle pants and white denim jacket.&nbsp; Then need for the business&nbsp; a pair of dressier pants and my navy blazer, navy pumps, dressier t, and have a sequin black and white top with a floor length silk crepe skirt and higher heel black sandals. rest of the clothes will be extra t's jeans, and my navy print bomber jacket.&nbsp; My new black and white sneekers will have to do for the gym and with the jeans for the other daytime activities.&nbsp; For the gym I have track pants that can also be worn the new "sporty Luxe way with any of the t's and jackets.for other daytime activities.&nbsp;I will also throw in a cardi and if I have room I toss in extra t's as they do not wrinkle if rolled and take up little room.</p> <p>You seem to be taking &nbsp;a lot. maybe others will have some good ideas on editing-especially taking so many shoes, as they are heavy and take up too much suitcase room.&nbsp; I love road trips as you can toss a lot more in the car.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hard-to-pack-for-a-combined-work-and-fun-trip#post-1281131 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 14:02:18 +0000 abc 1281131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you. &nbsp;I'm about to pack for 45 days away from home where I will need to be prepared for the following:</p> <p>MOTG / casual&nbsp;vacation outfits<br />swim capsule<br />Business outfits - ranging from business casual to dressy</p> <p>And all that they include - shoes, accessories, etc.</p> <p>I'm going to spend some time working in the closet to try to minimize what I take and see what can overlap.</p> <p>I feel your pain!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hard-to-pack-for-a-combined-work-and-fun-trip#post-1281114 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 13:48:50 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1281114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So far for a four day trip to Boston for a conference I have three professional jacket/skirt outfits, two pairs of closed toe pumps, three summer outfits for cruising Newbury Street, the Common and the Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum, three pairs of casual shoes, running gear and shoes and a swimsuit with coverup. It's much easier to pack for a single purpose outing! </p>