Conference Outfit - Toe Shoes & Clothing Guide

[pchefjaime]

thanks for the help. They are dressier/flowier if that is a word than a reg ols tank top. They also have thick straps not spagetti straps. We will see I have other things as well. What does the temp seem to be like in the building as well. No Offense please keep in mind that I am always cold and when preg mostly never hot either. No personal summers here yet.

 

[dannyzmom]

thanks for the help. They are dressier/flowier if that is a word than a reg ols tank top. They also have thick straps not spagetti straps. We will see I have other things as well. What does the temp seem to be like in the building as well. No Offense please keep in mind that I am always cold and when preg mostly never hot either. No personal summers here yet.

Of the 3 NC's I have gone to - year 1 it was alike a meat locker - year two it was so hot it was hard to stay awake in workshops - year three it was comfy.

 

[BethCooks4U]

If you choose clothing that fits, is in good repair and you feel good in you will be fine. No denim, no shorts, no bare anything. Shoes do not matter as long as they are clean and in good repair and most of all comfortable. Comfort is the important thing. This is for most people most of the time. If capris are what you wear then wear them, if you like to dress "nicer" then do it but don't break the bank on your clothing budget ...unless you want to have an excuse to shop.

Executive dinner dress depends on your group. Find out if there is a theme and go with that (I need to find some cute slippers to go with the "business casual night wear" that I will wear to my exec dinner).

If you are walking for any reason you'll need to consider that when dressing for that day. If your shoes aren't great for walking, just put them in your tote and wear comfortable shoes except during that general session.

It's not that complicated, really. The whole point of stating a dress code is so that we look professional. We will be intermixed in the halls with other professionals at their conferences and we will have PC plastered all over the place. We want to leave a good impression.

 

[KellyTheChef]

If you choose clothing that fits, is in good repair and you feel good in you will be fine. No denim, no shorts, no bare anything. Shoes do not matter as long as they are clean and in good repair and most of all comfortable. Comfort is the important thing. This is for most people most of the time. If capris are what you wear then wear them, if you like to dress "nicer" then do it but don't break the bank on your clothing budget ...unless you want to have an excuse to shop.

Executive dinner dress depends on your group. Find out if there is a theme and go with that (I need to find some cute slippers to go with the "business casual night wear" that I will wear to my exec dinner).

If you are walking for any reason you'll need to consider that when dressing for that day. If your shoes aren't great for walking, just put them in your tote and wear comfortable shoes except during that general session.

It's not that complicated, really. The whole point of stating a dress code is so that we look professional. We will be intermixed in the halls with other professionals at their conferences and we will have PC plastered all over the place. We want to leave a good impression.

Beth...WELL SAID!!

I stressed and stressed over what to wear my first year, and even somewhat last year. Really...if you look nice, ironed, and nothing is "hanging out" that shouldn't be, you are good! I wore capris, nice tops, and my slip on croc sandels...I fit in fine! There is no need to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe!

I can guarantee you that there will be folks there dressed "better" than you, "worse" than you, and some that need to be SENT HOME since they think they are at a hooker's convention ....or some that look like they rolled out of bed and got on the bus to the convention center. Common sense rules. Seems like the majority of folks on this board were born with some of that, so I am sure you all will be OK! It's the ones who aren't even CONCERNED about what they are wearing are the ones who cause the problems!!

http://www.i-am-pregnant.com/1226617200

 

[riggs62]

I just bought black patent leather "fit flops". I find them less casual than regular $5 flip flops because of the substantial sole and lots of fabric over the top of the foot. They are extremely comfy and they work out your leg muscles while you walk! I have plantar fascitis and heel spurs, so lots of walking can practically cripple my feet. I plan on wearing them for the walking and then slip on nicier shoes for events. Check them out, I know Macy's and Victoria's Secret have them.

 

[heat123]

Last year (my first year) I wore new, slack -material capris both days, new button up tops and shoes were Mary Jane Sketchers. I felt totally appropriate, not too dressed up and not underdressd! For the dinner I wore black slack type pants and a black button up, as we had no theme to go by. I hope that helps!

 

[Flamingo]

Be comfortable and look presentable. Thats all I have to say..................

 

[merego]

Unless it's not usually used in your neck of the woods, like around here. One almost never hears that term around here. Most companies use "business casual", although they then follow that up with dress code guidelines.

I think there's a huge difference between open-toed pumps (peep toe) and someone using the term open-toed to refer to sandals. By my definition (and that of all my prior employers), sandals are NEVER appropriate as business casual, although some conservative peep-toe shoes are.

AT our mini regional they said business casula and people showe up in jeans and some in jean shorts. I have a suit that is longer shorts and a suit jacket that I wear with nice open toed pumped and I consider that business casual
You're right, everyone has there own defination and some take it to the extreme