https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-packing-challenge Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:42:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-packing-challenge#post-2030599 Tue, 28 May 2019 03:39:57 +0000 annagybe 2030599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Jackie for your very kind offer. I talked to a coworker and they're willing to ship the clothes to the hotel for me.</p> <p>Angie, I will look more closely at VB jackets towards the end of summer.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-packing-challenge#post-2029621 Thu, 23 May 2019 14:16:39 +0000 Angie 2029621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We need to catch up!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Anna</b>, your trip is going to be SUBLIME, and you'll be prepared for it. Can't wait to hear all about it.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think you should splurge on a VB jacket :)</p> <p>Love<b> Jackie's </b>idea of storing your conference items in BC with her. What a generous offer.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Jack</b><b>ie!</b> GREAT TO SEE YOU!&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-packing-challenge#post-2029104 Tue, 21 May 2019 12:42:21 +0000 jackiec 2029104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m in Van and would be happy to collect your delivery, Anna. We’ve not met in person but I was quite active on the forum for a few years and still pop in now and again. Suz is in Van as well. I have a trip planned in the fall (dates undetermined) but should be back when you’re heading here. I wouldn’t mind at all. Please don’t carry your presentation clothes on your Mongolia trip- I’d be happy to help you out. I can even drop them to your hotel when you need them. I live exactly between the airport and downtown.<br /> Your Asia trip sounds absolutely amazing. I’m so excited for you!</p> <p>PM shoot me a PM if you’re interested </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-packing-challenge#post-2029066 Tue, 21 May 2019 10:13:14 +0000 Carla 2029066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz? Why don't you PM her? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-packing-challenge#post-2029038 Tue, 21 May 2019 03:57:04 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2029038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do we have a fabber in Vancouver who would be willing to receive your package? You could pick it up from her when you arrive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-packing-challenge#post-2029015 Tue, 21 May 2019 00:39:41 +0000 Anonymous 2029015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your trip sounds amazing Do the horseback ride-definitely! And agreeing with the others about shipping the conference outfit to the hotel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-packing-challenge#post-2028974 Mon, 20 May 2019 20:33:45 +0000 Sal 2028974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wonder about getting someone reliable to ship a day or two prior - as Rebekah suggested.</p> <p>I think taking to Mongolia will be a pain-trip sounds amazing though!! </p> <p>As in what to wear- I would be tempted to wear monochrome with your funkiest dress boots or shoes for the conference. </p> <p>Sure you have travelling sorted but merino tanks and tees are great for sleeping, walking and look tidy too. And don’t smell too much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-packing-challenge#post-2028904 Mon, 20 May 2019 17:19:01 +0000 rebekahphoto 2028904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can ship your package for you if you want a little closer to your arrival date no prob. Such an amazing adventure! Im a little jealous!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-packing-challenge#post-2028851 Mon, 20 May 2019 14:28:46 +0000 annagybe 2028851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gretchen, good idea but theconference is in Vancouver BC, and Rent the Runway only ships to the US<br /> I think shipping to the hotel makes most sense. Though I’ll be gone almost three weeks before the conference. I wonder if they’ll hold it that long </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-packing-challenge#post-2028772 Mon, 20 May 2019 06:57:50 +0000 Gretchen 2028772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Alternatively, if you don’t want to mail your own items to the hotel, why not Rent the Runway? I tried them last year when I needed a cocktail dress for a convention and didn’t have time to shop. You can order before you leave, choose a couple options so you have sizing right. They will ship to the hotel, and when you are finished you ship back from the hotel in their packaging so there is no extra cost and you don’t have to worry about getting extra clothes home. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-packing-challenge#post-2028722 Sun, 19 May 2019 23:56:11 +0000 Jaime 2028722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes to mailing your outfit directly to the hotel. Definitely. You don't need to drag anything extra with you, wasting packing space and risking loss or damage. I mean shoes for Mongolia and shoes for the conference are not the same. Trip sounds amazing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-packing-challenge#post-2028721 Sun, 19 May 2019 23:48:39 +0000 Carla 2028721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mail conference stuff to hotel! I mailed cross country skis and poles from Oregon to New Brunswick, and it didn't break the bank! You might even liaise with the hotel and have them steam/set up your garments for your arrival. That's what a consierge service is for! Have them set up a shampoo and blow out at a nearby salon, too. YOLO!</p> <p>PS - I recall Janet went to a wedding in London, England and her sister - the MOB, had a lost luggage issue. I think it was M&amp;S that set her up in an outfit better than what she had originally picked. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-packing-challenge#post-2028720 Sun, 19 May 2019 23:32:14 +0000 Anonymous 2028720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a wonderful adventure! I would ship the presentation outfit to the hotel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-packing-challenge#post-2028718 Sun, 19 May 2019 22:59:28 +0000 Classically Casual 2028718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Be sure to view the documentary “The Eagle Huntress” if you haven’t already seen it. What a great trip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-packing-challenge#post-2028667 Sun, 19 May 2019 18:59:37 +0000 JAileen 2028667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would mail my conference clothes to myself, care of the hotel in Vancouver. Your trip sounds wonderful. I hope you’ll share pictures at some point. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-packing-challenge#post-2028664 Sun, 19 May 2019 18:53:16 +0000 rachylou 2028664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The vacuum pack is so smart! I confess I didn’t look closely at fabrication or anything or know what I mean by easy, but I *was* thinking the Athleta might be fairly easy for travel purposes. Maybe I mean emotionally easier, lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-packing-challenge#post-2028661 Sun, 19 May 2019 18:47:06 +0000 Eliza 2028661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like an absolutely amazing trip. Hope you'll let us know how it goes.  </p> <p>I would ship my outfit, carefully packed with air pockets created by using fresh dry cleaning bags around items. They may still require a steam or press, but should do fine. I have had good luck notifying hotels that a package was arriving. I would not want to babysit the conference outfit while enjoying the photo trip; I actually don't think I'd want to see it every day while on vacation. But that could just be me... I think the risk of a package going astray on its way to the hotel is considerably less than the risk of shlepping it around. </p> <p>Have a wonderful time.  </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-packing-challenge#post-2028656 Sun, 19 May 2019 18:26:09 +0000 featherwitch 2028656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If this is important for you to look your best, I'd go with the shipped box or garment bag to the hotel. I can't imagine dragging a full business outfit and shoes across the globe when weight and space will be at a premium and you aren't going to wear them. I think the price would be worth the peace of mind.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-packing-challenge#post-2028655 Sun, 19 May 2019 18:24:45 +0000 Anonymous 2028655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fantastic sounding trip! &nbsp;I'd not even pretend to pack something to wear to the conference, and would send a package directly to the hotel before you leave. It's not going to be *that* expensive... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-packing-challenge#post-2028648 Sun, 19 May 2019 18:06:39 +0000 Cardiff girl 2028648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like a fantastic adventure.l think that I would like to have a back up plan just in case ,don’t want to worry you but cases have been known to go missing on long trips and you don’t need that stress just prior to a big conference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-packing-challenge#post-2028645 Sun, 19 May 2019 17:45:22 +0000 Staysfit 2028645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>While I love Veronica Beard, I think it might be nice to have something like the Athleta packed when you are in Mongolia in case you encounter an unexpected situation where you need to look presentable. Although, I would personally feel awkward asking an acquaintance to retrieve or hold a bag of my clothing, I might still consider this option. The worst that could happen is they would say “no”, but I think most people would say “sure, no problem!”....I want to think physicians are a helpful group.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-packing-challenge#post-2028644 Sun, 19 May 2019 17:43:45 +0000 annagybe 2028644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh Diana, good idea on the vacuum sealed bag. Because yeah I predict my stuff will get stinky.<br />Conference is in a fancy hotel so I'm pretty sure they can press things for me<br />Rachy, there is an optional one day horseback ride. I think it's in one of the national parks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-packing-challenge#post-2028643 Sun, 19 May 2019 17:41:19 +0000 Diana 2028643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’d bring the conference outfit (prob just a wrinkle resistant blazer + trousers + a shell) in a vacuum sealed bag. That should reduce the size a lot and keep it from getting dirty/smelly from the gear. If you have some kind of squishy flats (like Rothys or Tieks) you could probably vacuum pack those too without damaging them. You can probably have the hotel press the outfit if you need when you arrive. </p> <p>I remember you mentioning this trip a while ago. It sounds so cool! I’m glad you are getting to go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-packing-challenge#post-2028641 Sun, 19 May 2019 17:23:32 +0000 ChrisM 2028641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! What an amazing adventure you have planned!!!</p> <p>If you want to try to carry conference appropriate clothes with you, here are my suggestions:</p> <p>I bought the Departure blazer from Eddie Bauer and it is fantastic. Very lightweight and very forgiving. I wear it to work as a lightweight cardigan substitute for summer. <a href="https://www.eddiebauer.com/product/womens-departure-blazer/21101682?showProducts=&#038;color=100&#038;sizetype=&#038;size=" rel="nofollow">https://www.eddiebauer.com/pro.....#038;size=</a></p> <p>Team this with the Athleta meridian wide leg pants (<a href="https://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=405660012&#038;cid=1105218&#038;pcid=1059471" rel="nofollow">https://athleta.gap.com/browse.....id=1059471</a> ) or the TriBeCa crops (<a href="https://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=281969072&#038;cid=1105218&#038;pcid=1059471" rel="nofollow">https://athleta.gap.com/browse.....id=1059471</a>) in a complementary color (maybe the cinnamon??) and a pair of flats - would that be dressy enough for the conference? The EB jacket is exceptionally packable as are the Athleta pants. </p> <p>I tend to gravitates to both Athleta and EB because of the tall sizes they offer - I’m not crazy about EB pants, otherwise I would suggest that option.</p> <p>My sister traveled to Japan with the Tribeca crops and loved the ease and versatility.</p> <p>As for accessories, scarves are lightweight and very packable. So for the conference; black blazer, black tee, cinnamon crops, scarf that ties colors together, flats - how does that sound? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-packing-challenge#post-2028640 Sun, 19 May 2019 17:17:29 +0000 rachylou 2028640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My dream vacation - Mongolia on horseback!</p> <p>I really like the idea of the Athleta. It would be a useful thing to have along. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-packing-challenge#post-2028639 Sun, 19 May 2019 17:16:36 +0000 annagybe 2028639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's not my friend. He's the surgeon that heading the conference. Though we are on good terms.&nbsp;</p> <p>Other ideas I've found<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.veronicabeard.com/Miller-Dickey-Jacket-3140.html?color=Red">https://www.veronicabeard.com/.....?color=Red</a></p> <p>Maybe I'll splurge on a Veronica Beard jacket.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-packing-challenge#post-2028637 Sun, 19 May 2019 17:11:24 +0000 cjh 2028637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would say send a bag with your friend. It would only have to contain your presentation outfit. Is he/she driving or flying? If driving, a neat garment bag would do the trick and look less like you’re sending a load. If flying, it might be an imposition, and then I’d probably not. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-packing-challenge#post-2028632 Sun, 19 May 2019 16:15:54 +0000 annagybe 2028632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh boy this is a doozy for me.<br />So over a year ago I put down a deposit for a photography tour in Mongolia. It starts at the end of September, and goes for 12 days. Including going to the Golden Eagle Festival<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Eagle_Festival">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.....e_Festival</a><br />I decided if I was going that far away from the US I wanted to see a bit more of Asia. Originally I wanted to fly to Beijing, do the tourist thing for a few days and get over jet lag, then take the Trans-Mongolian train to Ulaanbaatar. Unfortunately the train schedule doesn't work with the date I need to meet up with the group.<br />So I decided to spend about a week in Beijing, then fly to Ulaanbaatar.<br />But here's the kicker. After the tour ends in Mongolia, I'm flying directly to Vancouver, BC (via Seoul) to present at a conference. It's the same conference I presented at last fall, mostly surgeons. The doctor that is running the conference this year is the same one I presented for last year. I told him the travel plans (he was like why Mongolia?), but said he'd put me on schedule late in the day, which is about 1 1/12 days after I arrive.<br />The Mongolian photo trip packing list is pretty much all gear. The weather appears to be in the 40-50's F (8-12C), and below freezing at night.<br />I have these hiking tights already in black&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.rei.com/product/123593/fjallraven-abisko-trekking-tights-womens">https://www.rei.com/product/12.....hts-womens</a></p> <p>These are ridiculously soft and comfortable (in heather grey)</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.rei.com/product/119945/vuori-performance-jogger-pants-womens">https://www.rei.com/product/11.....nts-womens</a></p> <p>This hat in black<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pendleton-usa.com/product/heather-floppy-brim-hat-30394.html?dwvar_30394_color=8137&amp;cgid=W900#start=15&amp;cgid=W900">https://www.pendleton-usa.com/.....;cgid=W900</a><br />And this big backpack for camera gear and spare clothes<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.rei.com/product/147411/deuter-aircontact-40-10-sl-pack-womens">https://www.rei.com/product/14.....ack-womens</a>&nbsp;(tour group recommended 30-50L) Extensive phone conversation with very helpful REI person and we settled on this, and part of it detaches, to be a smaller bag.<br />And am collecting other gear from the REI sale.&nbsp;<br />Have fleece, goretex jacket, hiking boots<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.rei.com/product/857721/oboz-bridger-mid-bdry-hiking-boots-womens">https://www.rei.com/product/85.....ots-womens</a><br />The weather in Beijing will be much warmer, 70's (mid 20's C).<br />Considering ordering this<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.rei.com/product/144712/arcteryx-lyra-skort">https://www.rei.com/product/14.....lyra-skort</a>&nbsp;<br />And using quick dry shirts, that can work as under shirts in Mongolia.<br />But then there's the conference in Vancouver. I could conceivably send a small bag with the doctor, but that might weird and asking too much.<br />I could buy something in Vancouver, but that is highly risky.<br />I could have a friend ship a box to the hotel in Vancouver (but $$?)<br />Or I could try and pack something that doesn't take much space. Altheta has these pieces (finds below). I could probably use the pants in Beijing. But maybe the skort with tights could work, ableit the skort is kinda short. And oh crud footwear<br />I'm open to all suggestions, including color schemes.</p> </p>