Pack Smart: Bringing the Right Clothes for a 5-Day Trip

[AJPratt]

How many changes of clothes should I bring? I don't want to overpack. I will be there Wed-Sun.

 

[pamperedalf]

I always over pack, I don't know how to under pack. I figured 6 outfits, with a few extra tops in case my mood changes which happens quite often. I am on a shoe kick right now so I hope that it doesn't take up my whole suitcase.Which could happen since I have big boats.See you there Anne, we have less than 3 weeks!

 

[soonerchef]

I do the same as Amanda...I frequently change my mind on what to wear so I over pack...always!

 

[pamperedalf]

Andrea, aren't you supposed to be at work, I am not used to seeing you on here right now?

 

[soonerchef]

I am supposed to be at work, but I took the day off! I am leaving tonight for OKC and wanted to spend time with the kids since I won't be here this weekend, plus had to do laundry and pack...so, here I am (I guess this isn't really spending time with the kids but I am watching them play).

 

[chefjeanine]

I pack exactly what I'll need with one extra shirt -- but I'm not one to dress according to a mood. I travel by train and have to cart my luggage around town so it must be light. My Director (we travel and room together) can't get over the size of my suitcase.

List the days you'll be traveling then write down what you'll wear each day (from undewear to shoes). Plan outfits so you can limit the number of shoes you need to take (they are heavy and take up room). Unless they are unusual, pants can be worn more than once (gotta love khakis) so I always have more tops than pants.

If you've been fairly casual, you may want to pack a different outfit for the Executive Director Dinner.

 

[Chef Kearns]

Don't forget a nice outfit for your Executive Director dinner. People tend to dress up a little bit more for this dinner.

 

[AJPratt]

What do people normally wear to this dinner?

 

[DebbieJ]

Find out from your upline what the theme of your dinner is. Ours is some sort of beach party or something to that effect, so it's on the more casual side.

 

[GeorgiaPeach]

What do people normally wear to this dinner?

In the past everyone dressed up. I really liked that since I don't EVER have a chance to do that! We always take pictures at the banquet and everyone looked so pretty. The past couple of years it has gotten more and more casual. This year is the first time I've heard of Exec. banquets having a theme. Cute idea but only if everyone gets the email. Last year we dressed nice and our exec. was in a camp shirt and shorts.....we are her 4th line and didn't know she had decided to go casual.

Talk to your upline director and ask about what they are expecting you to wear to the banquet.

As for what to wear the rest of the time....bring a sweater!! The temp in the rooms and main sessions change every hour!! I carry a sweater or jacket so I am ready for anything

 

[DebbieJ]

Oh yeah, I definitely recommend carrying a light sweater. It gets COLD in those workshops! And this is coming from someone who is always hot!