Packing for a Formal Business Conference (Five Days)
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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 a list of outfits and occasions for the more formal trip's pieces, 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 |