Formal Fall Business Trip and Convention Packing List and Outfits
These were the items I actually used from a less overpacked suitcase on a recent business trip. Even though suits were required each of the three business days, I still got everything into one mid-sized suitcase and a small carryon.
I've also included the outfits I put together, so you can see how they all work together, and why you really don't need to pack more.
These were the items I actually used from a less overpacked suitcase on a recent business trip. Even though suits were required each of the three business days, I still got everything into one mid-sized suitcase and a small carryon.
I've also included the outfits I put together, by day and occasion, so you can see how they all work together and why you really don't need to pack more.
| Fall/Winter Clothing List--Formal Business Attire | ||
| black three piece suit (jacket, boot-cut pants, short slim skirt) | ||
| brown silk/wool pantsuit | ||
| dark rinse jeans | ||
| black stretchy travel pants (wide legged, elastic waist, wrinkleproof) | ||
| black short leather jacket | ||
| black silk cardigan sweater | ||
| black ribbed silk turtleneck, long-sleeved | ||
| heavy black ribbed turtleneck sweater | ||
| heavy grey ribbed turtleneck sweater | ||
| black sleeveless ribbed mock turtleneck | ||
| red sleeveless ribbed mock turtleneck | ||
| ribbed light purple turtleneck | ||
| white long-sleeved bodysuit | ||
| black thick microfiber tights | ||
| mid-heel black leather ankle boots | ||
| rubber soled, square-toed high heels (they look like duck feet, but....) | ||
| black loafers with zebra print inset |
This was from a Saturday night to Wednesday night trip, and included formal days, dinners out, club hopping and dancing, and dinner in a very messy restaurant.
Saturday Afternoon, Traveling
- black heavy ribbed turtleneck
- black stretchy travel pants
- black microfiber tights
- black mid-heel ankle boots
Saturday Night, Dinner and Club-hopping
- Same as travel outfit
Sunday, Shopping and Convention Hall Setup
- grey heavy ribbed turtleneck
- dark rinse jeans
- black loafers with zebra inset
Sunday Night, Dinner
- black ribbed silk turtleneck
- black boot-cut suit pants
- black leather jacket
- black mid-heel ankle boots
Monday, Convention Hall
- black skirt suit
- white long-sleeved bodysuit
- black microfiber tights
- black rubber-soled high heels
Monday Night, Dinner
- red sleeveless ribbed mock turtleneck
- black silk ribbed cardigan
- black stretchy travel pants
- black loafers with zebra inset
Tuesday, Convention Hall
- black sleeveless ribbed mock turtleneck
- brown silk/wool pantsuit
- black mid-heel ankle boots
Tuesday Night, Messy Dinner (at a seafood restaurant specializing in whole crabs)
- heavy black ribbed turtleneck sweater
- dark rinse jeans
- black mid-heel ankle boots
- black leather jacket
Wednesday Morning, Shopping
- purple ribbed turtleneck
- dark rinse jeans
- black loafers with zebra inset
Wednesday Afternoon, Convention Hall
- black pantsuit
- purple ribbed turtleneck
- black rubber-soled heels
Wednesday Evening, Traveling
- black stretchy travel pants
- black silk ribbed turtleneck
- black loafers with zebra inset
