Find the Perfect Dress Code for Conference | Tips and Guidelines"

[EpTxGuy]

No denim!!!! This is a business conference and everyone should be wearing business casual. Khakis, skirts, dress shirts. NOT T-shirts, jean shorts with holes or jeans of any kind. I've really been appalled at what people have been wearing the last couple of years. Bras should definitely be something NOT shown off. And really should be covered up. LOL

If you don't know what business casual is - Ask someone.

Laurie
Director in PA

I am soooooooo bummed. To me, Pampered Chef is a fun business where friends get together and party while trying out restaurant quality tools to make life easier. If I was going to the Donald Trump School of Business Management Seminar, I'd be more concerned with dressing to impress over comfort. I'm not talking about wearing a Duran Duran concert Tee and Tie Dyed pair of jeans. I guess I should rethink attending Conference. I know it's your business, and networking with other consultants will make you all mega-millionaires overnight, but I'm in it for a fun way to earn extra money.

I'll guess I'll bow to peer-pressure and wear khakis at conference, but as soon as the meetings are over, I'm running up to my room and changing into my pressed jeans and polo shirt. I'm not trying to rain on anyone who wants to dress up, but I just hate the thought of sitting there in a workshop pretending to be someone that I'm not.

 

[kimmers]

I am soooooooo bummed. To me, Pampered Chef is a fun business where friends get together and party while trying out restaurant quality tools to make life easier. If I was going to the Donald Trump School of Business Management Seminar, I'd be more concerned with dressing to impress over comfort. I'm not talking about wearing a Duran Duran concert Tee and Tie Dyed pair of jeans. I guess I should rethink attending Conference. I know it's your business, and networking with other consultants will make you all mega-millionaires overnight, but I'm in it for a fun way to earn extra money.

I'll guess I'll bow to peer-pressure and wear khakis at conference, but as soon as the meetings are over, I'm running up to my room and changing into my pressed jeans and polo shirt. I'm not trying to rain on anyone who wants to dress up, but I just hate the thought of sitting there in a workshop pretending to be someone that I'm not.

Guy, I think your pressed jeans and polo shirts would be great. Please be who you are. That is what I am going to do this year.

 

[Pampered Laura]

Meh. I wear nice jeans and cute "dressy"/"trendy" blouses to my shows... so why not wear it to conference. Sorry, I don't work for Corporate America, so I'm not gonna dress like it to sit in a workshop.
I think capris (even denim ones) or nice looking jeans, a cute blouse, nice CLEAN shoes, and combed hair is perfectly fine for conference workshops.

To walk across the stage at Leadership, I wore tall BOOTS and a skirt. That's 'bout as dressed up as I get.

The paperwork seriously says "no jeans"? Or does it specify no RIPPED/TORN jeans? That'd be funny if it really says no jeans at all. Hmmm.
Good thing I can't get fired. I'll let ya know if Doris pulls me aside to 'tsk tsk' my choice of apparel.

For my Exec dinner, I'll dress "up" (think, date night). And when I walk across the stage for TPC I'll dress "up" ...

I'm there to learn and to have a great time, not scoff at people's outfits. If others choose to spend their time scoffing at how comfy and yet still adorable I am, that's their business.

 

[Shawnna]

I don't think anyone is scoffing at people's clothes. And, we don't have to really dress up...capris are good. And yes, year before last the paperwork did say "no jeans". Everyone can wear what they want. You have to make that decision yourself. But, I can't complain about other people not following the rules...ebay, website links, etc...if I don't follow them...rules are rules. Maybe this year's paperwork will say that we can wear jeans. That would be great for me. I love jeans. I am fortunate to have dress slacks because my previous job required them, so whatever the paperwork says I will be ready. The only bad thing about slacks is that my dress shoes all have heels. Now I would look silly trying to walk everywhere in heels. So, I guess I will need some new shoes.

My past post about being appalled at what some people wore was not meant to condemn anyone. I just think wrinkled, slouchy clothes are not appropriate for a business conference. Paperwork says business casual, not sloppy. We had the same problem at my job. The last Friday of the month is "jean day", but people began wearing wrinkled jeans and jeans with holes and stains along with wrinkled shirts. The boss began changing the dress code. I would hate for us to have to wear business suits...yuck!!
And, I wear jeans and a nice shirt to my shows because I want everyone to feel that they can do this business. I consider shows to be parties. And, we are cooking, so we should wear something appropriate for that. How many people cook in slacks and a dress shirt? LOL My personal opinion of what is and is not appropriate for special occasions is for myself, not anyone else. Nobody is going to walk up to you and say "you are not suppose to be wearing that!"...LOL Sorry if I have offended anyone.

 

[Shawnna]

Guy...don't skip because you feel you have to dress up. If you don't have khakis, wear your nice jeans. I do find that men usually have a different opinion on dressing up. At my previous job the women had to wear slacks...no jeans except jean day, not tennis shoes, no t-shirts...but the men could wear wranglers, boots, and western shirts every day.

You definately do not want to miss conference if it is possible. You will come away with excitement, great new ideas, and many new friends. You will love conference. Well, except for having to share the bathroom. Most men's rooms become women's rooms at conference...LOL

I just pulled the paperwork off of CC. I do not see anywhere "no jeans". It says business casual, so I guess that leaves it up to us to make that decision. That sounds great to me. If you have any doubts, talk to your recruiter/director. I am assuming this paperwork is exactly like what we will be receiving in the mail in the next week or so. The checklist is great for helping decide what to bring.