Packing for me can be a headache in itself… especially when I am not the world’s most orderly occupant due to a severe shopping binge problem. (Guilty) While I love traveling, I’m also the traveler who likes to have everything with her, which makes it complete chaos when trying to meet baggage weight requirements.
Something I’ve learned from past conference experiences…
You won’t be changing as often as you think you will.
Chances are your schedule during the day will be supremely busy. Once the conference wraps up for the evening, you’re usually only allotted a short amount of time to a.) take a power nap, b.) down a 5-hr Energy (or your energy drink of choice), and/or c.) change for the night’s festivities.
I’ve put together some quick tips, which will hopefully help ease the burden of getting your suitcase in order:
Transition Pieces. I’ve become a big fan of transition clothing – pieces that can shift from day to night to avoid packing heaps of different outfits, aka outfits that won’t ever have a chance to be worn.
Give yourself a shoe limit. If you’re thinking this is the opportunity to show off your brand new pair of shoes, think again. Aside from comfort, you also should be packing based on versatility, for instance what will give you the most use or what will match with most everything.
At least one sweater or jacket. Convention centers are quite similar to the weather in Chicago actually – unpredictable.
Sleepwear, socks and unmentionables. Probably the most essential but the easiest to forget. Make sure you count your days correctly!
Statement pieces (optional). Bringing individual statement pieces not only reflect your personal style and personality, but can also act as great conversation starters…
SHAREASALE DISCO
“You have a more interesting life if you wear impressive clothes. – Vivienne Westwood”
Have a great conference season!
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