https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-a-conference-extending-the-look-of-one-suit Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:06:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-a-conference-extending-the-look-of-one-suit#post-42035 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:34:13 +0000 SusanW 42035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much for your comments! I always forget about my scarves... I need to put them out in my closet where I'll see them instead of stuffed away in a drawer. I used to wear them all the time pre-baby but got away from them in the wear-only-washable-items phase. Now that she's six I can go back! I need to remember how to tie them... this morning's first attempt was pretty flight-attendant-ish.</p> <p>I'll look at my closet with a new approach tonight... most of my "fun" jackets go better with black than navy, but I'm sure there's soemthing that will work and still swap in with the navy suit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-a-conference-extending-the-look-of-one-suit#post-41960 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:55:32 +0000 Eva 41960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice list NicNac. For my longer busness trips, I take two suits (in the black and charcoal or black and black pinstripe), additional jackets that go with the pants, and skirt that would go with the jackets. I also bring a dress for the evening. I usually bring enough tops for each day since they pack up small. I bring 2 pairs of shoes so that I'm not wearing the same one each day. I know...sounds very black. But I add the color with the tops and additional jackets. I love the idea of adding scarfs to change up the outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-a-conference-extending-the-look-of-one-suit#post-41917 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:53:08 +0000 NicNac 41917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey Susan! I travel for work all of the time (I'm a recruiter) and after so many years I think I have it down to a science. I take the following:<br /> Basic black pantsuit<br /> black pinstripe skirt (or any color)<br /> turtleneck (if it's cold)<br /> 3 silky yet professional camisoles (or jersey tees) to wear under the suit<br /> 3-4 scarves &#38; brooches- the scarves can be worn as scarves or belts and the brooches can jazz up the suit and they won't take up much space.<br /> 1 pair of boots (if it's cold)<br /> 1 pair of pumps but I bring shoe clips to change it up</p> <p>I also wear a wrap dress (or easy dress) with a cardigan on the plane with ballet flats to make taking off my shoes easy. The dress can be worn again without the cardigan and jazzed up with a belt or scarf.</p> <p>I usually have to check one bag and then have my carry on with my handbag &#38; laptop.</p> <p>I hope this helped! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-a-conference-extending-the-look-of-one-suit#post-41916 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:48:36 +0000 Sihaya 41916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Susan - can you wear a jacket on the plane and take it that way? Also accessories such as scarves and jewellery might help add visual interest and variety. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-a-conference-extending-the-look-of-one-suit#post-41905 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:09:43 +0000 SusanW 41905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm starting to pack for New York for a six-day conference - four conference days and two travel days. Attire is business, but I'm in the arts so there's room for creativity. I usually take a basic navy suit, with two lengths of skirt and one pair of pants, plus another pair of pants I can swap with the jacket, and if space allows, a second more funky jacket. My tall heeled black boots help make the skirts doable in January New York weather, but they're a beast to wear through airport security. With the new baggage fees, I'm not sure I can fit everything in. I used to cram everything in on the way out, and then check two bags on the way back along with my conference materials.</p> <p>I also feel like I'm always wearing the same thing at these events, but I just don't have packing room for the multiple, but more unique, jackets I have at home.</p> <p>Any ideas on how to change up the suit, and also dress for the weather at the same time, while still fitting into a single suitcase?! (we're in &#38; out of the hotel all evening long) With as cold as it's been in the Midwest, currently I feel like taking my wool pants &#38; sweaters instead! </p>