https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-conference-style Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 14 May 2026 06:13:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-conference-style#post-1895480 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 20:29:01 +0000 bella 1895480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is my conference capsule from last summer:&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---conference-capsule">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....ce-capsule</a><br />My dress code is smart casual, and this is a good representation of my smart casual euro chic style.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-conference-style#post-1895472 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 20:09:08 +0000 DonnaF 1895472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will most likely be attending a conference in mid-June in San Francisco just as an attendee and not as a presenter/panelist. I will be commuting by public transportation, and last time panels were split between two hotels or maybe among three. Yup, I sure learned that a few pairs of my shoes were only for light walking. Also, one session was so crowded that I had to sit on the floor. Since I will qualify for the senior rate and have much grayer hair, I am hoping that if another session is that crowded that someone will offer me a chair.</p> <p>I will dress in some version of business casual or smart casual. I have the NAS cropped flares below in black and navy so will probably wear them on two of the four days. Maybe my harem pants on the most casual day. And maybe last year’s NAS dress with or without a white shirt underneath and with or without pants underneath.</p> <p>Another consideration: There will probably be a buffet, and I am a clumsy slob. Almost everything I own is machine washable, but I will also be avoiding anything that has the potential to drag through food or otherwise embarrass me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-conference-style#post-1895274 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 10:42:35 +0000 Mainelady 1895274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your conference style is beautiful and well thought out, to meet your comfort needs. </p> <p>If I am attending an educational workshop, conference or seminar but not presenting I dress in a polished smart casual look, like Suz mentioned. If I am a presenter I will step up my look a bit more by wearing a dress, skirt or slacks with a blazer or smart jacket. </p> <p>When I had the honor of co -presenting at an international literacy conference, the 4 of us on my team met ahead of time to plan our outfits for our presentation. We wanted to look professional and cohesive. We also compared notes on appropriate attire for the other meetings, panel discussions and sessions we would be attending over the 3 days. It was important for us to represent our state, district and schools well. We had the opportunity to do a lot of networking while there. It was an amazing opportunity and a lot of fun planning our conference capsules together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-conference-style#post-1895233 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 05:37:14 +0000 chirico (Chiara) 1895233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your conference style! I wear one of my black suits with a blouse. I resolved last fall I'll buy non-neutral tops for my next conference, I am f<br /> Tired of grey/white.<br /> I bring heels with me but walk in flats to and from the venue </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-conference-style#post-1895216 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 04:27:20 +0000 Jaime 1895216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Blazers because I am always cold. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-conference-style#post-1895205 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 03:34:55 +0000 unfrumped 1895205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your conference style and layering! I very much have to dress warmly or for sure have options to layer or run back to my room if staying in the conference hotel.<br /> At this point I really only attend CME -type conferences and don’t have to “ impress “ anyone but still like to make a good impression, if that make sense! No denim for me. Flats. A good jacket. Polished and coordinated but a notch or 2 more relaxed as a conference attendee. If I were still presenting or do that again, then a notch up.<br /> I do like to fit the location/ venue slightly. For example, if summer and held at a beach resort, I love colors like olive, flax and love a linen or cotton blazer or safari jacket. Although I think “ conference travel black” is always in style for professional women! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-conference-style#post-1895156 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 00:02:07 +0000 gryffin 1895156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Roxanna - you look professional, elegant and unique!! I don't think it gets better than that!! For me, No contest - the black power suit buttoned (in this case snapped) w a black jacquard lace cami for the play of feminine and masculine. The VB suit is my current favorite - thanks to all on the forum who recommended it. EF coax platform booties. Those baby's are bada** like the flamenco boots from strictly ballroom. They are comfy but power shoes. Black trench and black crossbody bag. I wear my dog necklace or real statement necklace - not costume) and often an interesting pin (vintage, antique or breed specific jewelry) as a conversation piece and to make me memorable when networking. I will wear the same necklace throughout the conference or a related piece. People really respond to that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-conference-style#post-1895141 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 23:11:58 +0000 The Cat 1895141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dresses or skirts with blazers. Fabrics, colours and styling will depend on the season and climate.</p> <p>Your conference style looks very nice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-conference-style#post-1895138 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 22:57:54 +0000 Kathie 1895138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Most of the conferences I attend are focused on early stage investing in the health care industry. I wear a lot of separates- pencil skirts, jackets, dressier knit tops, sheath dresses, and booties or heeled oxfords. If I have room in my luggage, and there’s a reception that doesn’t involve walking, then I throw in some 4” heels for fun, but that’s rare. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-conference-style#post-1895116 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 22:18:19 +0000 Katerina 1895116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Roxanna, it is very kind! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-conference-style#post-1895107 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 22:03:47 +0000 Roxanna 1895107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Katerina I love these! You look so polished, dashing and dramatic. I loved your recent WIW too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-conference-style#post-1895054 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 20:03:43 +0000 Katerina 1895054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your conference style very much. Stylish, polished and comfortable.</p> <p>I usually wear separates - a jacket and a pair of trousers with a blouse and a scarf. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-conference-style#post-1895036 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 19:37:08 +0000 anchie 1895036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I usually stick with jeans and blazer combo. Top and shoes varies with the season. But I work in IT so other participants are mostly very casually dressed guys. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-conference-style#post-1895009 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 18:59:46 +0000 Suz 1895009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> For writing conferences, my style is what I'd call smart casual. Denim, maybe a dress or skirt or two, booties, sandals (depending on weather), jackets. Definitely something for frigid AC if it is summer.&nbsp;</p> <p>For teaching and academic related, similar.&nbsp;</p> <p>When I worked in the fitness business I wore the same kinds of things, too. And workout gear.&nbsp;</p> <p>When I'm presenting I like to have something bright, structured, and "signature" if I can.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-conference-style#post-1894997 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 18:46:41 +0000 Jenni NZ 1894997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty much my normal style. I've just completed a 2 day Conference yesterday, and yesterday I wore my long silk olive and coral camo top, long olive pants, and newish coral sandals. Shoes had to be comfy as a bit of a walk from the hotel. On the first day I was even a bit more casual as I'd had a 6.30 am flight ( ouch, was so tired listening to the sessions) so had layers and my animal print sneakers. Love your brooches! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-conference-style#post-1894984 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 18:29:42 +0000 rachylou 1894984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like to dress like a stewardess. Pretty but still in a suit, albeit a non-suit suit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-conference-style#post-1894921 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 16:32:54 +0000 Anonymous 1894921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the look you described for yourself is perfect. Sky high heels aren't modern anymore -they &nbsp;just make the wearer look out of touch. &nbsp;(IMHO). &nbsp;Any conferences I attend are quite informal (book publishing, mainly) and fashion is not exactly forefront. &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-conference-style#post-1894856 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 15:13:00 +0000 Sisi 1894856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your outfit is brilliant: comfortable, pretty and&nbsp;professional. I do not attend&nbsp;conferences but if I would, I would take inspiration from&nbsp;you. </p> <p>Now that I think ... a couple years ago I went to a sort of conference in the evening and ...&nbsp;I got it all wrong! (well, the weather did not cooperate <b>at all</b>). &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-conference-style#post-1894850 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 14:59:41 +0000 Aurore 1894850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't attend conferences and exhibitions very often, but when I do I try to go as business formal as possible. As I am rather young for my responsibilities and&nbsp;work in a very masculine domain, I also keep my outfits simple, understated, and definitely not the slightest bit sexy.</p> <p>Your conference outfit is great, both professional and creative. I love how you use your brooches! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-conference-style#post-1894842 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 14:47:53 +0000 Roxanna 1894842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm at conferences a lot this Month, and. I've seen people in a wide range of outfits. it made me wonder: what's your conference style? </p> <p>The conferences I attend tend to be quite formal, and I'm building relationships with key stakeholder groups so I have to look the part. That being said, I *always* dress for comfort at conferences: layers to combat the as arctic a/c, comfortable shoes, waistbands that won't dig after 12 hours. </p> <p>My conference uniform has become: a line sheath dress with thin merino knit underneath, thermal opaque tights, leather jacket (I have a cozy one with twill lining), comfortable booties, and luxe shawl in my bag.</p> <p>I envy those women in sleeveless sheath dresses and sky high heels, or thin silk blouses and wide legged pants, but the look is just not practical for me. </p> <p>What's your conference style? </p>