https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---conference-wear Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:43:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---conference-wear#post-1568771 Wed, 07 Oct 2015 23:42:55 +0000 Jaime 1568771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2 also made an excellent impression on me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---conference-wear#post-1568734 Wed, 07 Oct 2015 22:47:24 +0000 Jenn 1568734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so great in #2! Smart to make sure you had a jacket/sweater both days. I always struggle with temperature variations at conferences, plus the third piece ups the professionalism. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---conference-wear#post-1568668 Wed, 07 Oct 2015 18:31:05 +0000 Anonymous 1568668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am also a fan of your second outfit - that Vince jacket is beautiful on you. &nbsp;My uniform for conferences is a dress, ankle boots, tights, &nbsp;and a jacket of some sort. Usually leather, or &nbsp;sometimes an less tailored wool . I just find dresses easier to sit in all day, easier for quick trips to the bathroom (haha) and are less to fuss with all day long. &nbsp;I too am always second guessing myself at these things. &nbsp;I usually panic and buy an entire &nbsp;new outfit the day before = ridiculous. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---conference-wear#post-1568666 Wed, 07 Oct 2015 18:27:51 +0000 kerlyn 1568666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both are nice, but #2 is really great on you!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---conference-wear#post-1568663 Wed, 07 Oct 2015 18:19:28 +0000 Sara L. 1568663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are nice outfits and you look very professional in both of them.&nbsp; I think the green belt elevates #1 above boring and makes it interesting.&nbsp; I also like the blue coat and scarf with it.&nbsp; The jacket and dress in #2 go well with each other. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---conference-wear#post-1568659 Wed, 07 Oct 2015 18:01:30 +0000 rachylou 1568659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No. 2 is definitely the bomb, and no. 1 a great conference outfit. Sometimes it's good to be a little neutral at conferences... Cast a wider net... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---conference-wear#post-1568644 Wed, 07 Oct 2015 17:34:33 +0000 Dee 1568644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been at a second conference for the past few days, but thanks to those who chimed in!</p> <p>Viva, I feel like that *all the time* at conferences. I wish I could just sit in the back but I am at the networking-is-vital part of my career, so I'm giving it my best. Good luck at yours!</p> <p>Joy, you are totally right that I could re-wear the dress. For some reason, I often re-wear pants at meetings but not dresses. I'll need to try that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---conference-wear#post-1568535 Wed, 07 Oct 2015 13:10:28 +0000 Anonymous 1568535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You nailed it. I especially like the last outfit on you. You could probably wear it multiple days, changing it a bit with scarves or footwear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---conference-wear#post-1568521 Wed, 07 Oct 2015 12:34:58 +0000 viva 1568521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am on my way to a conference right now, so I can completely empathize with the questions around what to wear. My own challenges include dressing for heat (I am leaving autumn and heading to 90 degree weather in Orlando) and also wanting to look good but not feeling very inspired lately. Part of me just wants to wear comfy yoga clothes, sit in the back, and take notes anonymously. haha! It's more of a professional development conference so I will not be meeting potential clients, but even still I need to be professional. I have packed dresses so that I have no choice.</p> <p>Like everyone, I think both of your outfits work, but the second is stellar: professional and with personality. And I love your hair -- looks fantastic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---conference-wear#post-1568447 Wed, 07 Oct 2015 03:22:54 +0000 temeculamom 1568447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The olive blazer is amazing over the black dress. You killed it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---conference-wear#post-1567260 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 13:22:22 +0000 Karie 1567260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These both look great, with #2 being fantastic. I hear you about not wearing statement necklaces with badges because the badge gets in the way. I have to wear a badge every day and often leave off the statement necklace for that very reason. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---conference-wear#post-1567089 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 22:37:42 +0000 donnat 1567089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great. Really nice business professional, it says to me someone that is confident and modern thinking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---conference-wear#post-1567016 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 18:54:31 +0000 Dee 1567016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, thanks!</p> <p>Beth Ann, I'm loving that coat so far! Such a good purchase. For a different and less formal conference, I'm considering some patterned tights with the dress.</p> <p>Diana, blending in was more the goal for this one. So it worked, but I was bored with #1. I've got another conference next week too that is less formal. Good luck with the travel to yours! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---conference-wear#post-1567006 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 18:16:53 +0000 Diana 1567006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree that #2 is stellar. #1 is nice too but a bit more generic. (Which can be good too if you want to blend in.)</p> <p>Funnily enough, right now I am on my way to the airport for a conference. (In my field though so more casual.). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---conference-wear#post-1567005 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 18:13:03 +0000 Beth Ann 1567005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the Loft dress outfit!&nbsp; If you wanted to go bolder, you could try colored tights, or a statement necklace (put badge on first, and just let if fade beside the pretty necklace).&nbsp; </p> <p>We are coat and scarf twins in #2, so, naturally, I love that outfit!</p> <p>I like the slice of citron in #1! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---conference-wear#post-1566920 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 14:34:48 +0000 Angie 1566920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2 looks fabulous. Nice with your hair colour.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---conference-wear#post-1566915 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 13:55:55 +0000 Dee 1566915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies for all your suggestions!</p> <p>Elly, I also frequently get mistaken for younger so I hear you on wanting to look extra-professional. It doesn't help that I'm short either.</p> <p>Greyscale, you've perfectly summed up all my uncertainty with conferences! My field skews casual/interesting enough that normally I get by without freaking out, but when I go to a different field, my system breaks down. Ugh!</p> <p>Smittie, the first outfit felt boring to me too. The top has a built-in beaded neckline but there just wasn't enough color or excitement for me. I don't like necklaces at conferences because they get in the way of name badges, but a colorful scarf would've helped, thanks!</p> <p>Kellygirl, there's nothing wrong with blending in. My first outfit did that perfectly and the second was actually pushing it for the crowd.</p> <p>Missvee, I don't have much in terms of patterned tops, but I do have some longer solid ones I can try. Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---conference-wear#post-1566879 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 11:21:24 +0000 Maneera 1566879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think any of these outfits are boring. You use accessories and colours really well, Dee. I especially love #2 ---- now that's an awesome outfit for a conference! YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---conference-wear#post-1566749 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 02:17:50 +0000 missvee 1566749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that the second outfit really hits it out of the park. That jacket is both flattering and interesting. I'm not sure the jacket in the first outfit fits as well ( although it might just be the camera angle ). What about trying a different top under it? Something a bit longer, maybe drapey or patterned. It's worth playing around a bit to see if you can tweak it more to your liking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---conference-wear#post-1566734 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 01:23:21 +0000 kellygirl 1566734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfits! I really love the second one. I don't think you look boring at all either but I'm more of a blend in kind of person so that may be skewing my perspective :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---conference-wear#post-1566665 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 23:57:27 +0000 Aida 1566665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These look good for conference-wear, particularly the second. The first doesn't quite feel funky enough for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---conference-wear#post-1566660 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 23:45:51 +0000 Anonymous 1566660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would say the first pic is a bit boring for you. 2 isn't boring at all! I love the blue trench and scarf together. Well done. 3 is great too.<br /> Maybe a necklace or scarf for #1, or maybe a patterned top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---conference-wear#post-1566646 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 22:52:58 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1566646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the second outfit a lot for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---conference-wear#post-1566616 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 22:01:19 +0000 Greyscale 1566616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like these!</p> <p>I have the same uncertainty around conferences. For me, it's the perfect storm of trying to present myself as professional, adult, cool, and stylish all in one; packing in a small suitcase and needing to choose footwear carefully; and (often) going to a climate I'm less familiar with.</p> <p>Your second outfit, especially, is the opposite of boring. It reads like a cool, slightly funky professional. And the first outfit is basically my conference uniform, and what I see on most women my age. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---conference-wear#post-1566611 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 21:50:16 +0000 Elly 1566611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Outfit two is particularly good-- I never would have known the dress was old when paired with that jacket. I find the odd "dressy" work event hard too because my environmental norm (and the profession) are so casual, yet it is a "profession". </p> <p>I imagine that it might be a bit more important to you than to most to come across as professional when meeting lots of important business contacts at once. I'm tall, but often get mistaken for much younger than I am --- so I like to look professional upon meeting new or important business-related folks, at least until they figure out that I'm not a college student. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---conference-wear#post-1566607 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 21:43:35 +0000 abc 1566607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like #2 and your hair is really cool. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---conference-wear#post-1566603 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 21:32:01 +0000 Deborah 1566603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great choices! You look put together and not "fussy". Hope it was a good conference;) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---conference-wear#post-1566598 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 21:26:01 +0000 Dee 1566598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was at a conference outside my usual field this week that specified "business" dress. Which, as many of you can probably tell from my usual outfit posts, I don't do often. Fabbers gave me some great advice a couple of weeks ago when I panicked about what to wear.</p> <p>I didn't get a picture of the first day, but here's what I wore the second and third days. The temperature dropped into the 50F range and it was rainy both days, so my main motivation became comfort and warmth. Also, while many of the men were wearing suits, women of all ages (and younger career-stage men) had a much wider range that included more business casual looks, so I didn't feel out of place in these outfits.</p> <p>Outfit 1) Loft blazer and top, BR trousers, Munro booties, JCrew belt. Added the MK trench that several a fabbers bought at NAS and grabbed my Kate Spade bag from last year. I could have worn dressier shoes, but these were better for walking around in the rain than any of my flats. </p> <p>Outfit 2) Loft dress, green Vince jacket, Munro booties. Same coat and bag as the previous day. The dress is old and doesn't get a lot of wear, but comes in handy for events like this. I was going to add a statement necklace but they always get in the way of your badge, so I went without.</p> <p>No matter how many conferences I go to, I always find myself second-guessing what to wear. I guess because my daily life is so casual. Also I always feel a little boring? What do you think and is there anything you would change? Thanks for looking and comments/suggestions welcome! </p>