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Wardrobe Essentials for a Five Day Work Trip
1. big work bag/tote spacious enough for the airplane and for business meetings 2. black cashmere or other soft cardigan
3. one pair of black high heels and one pair of black flats
4. pencil skirt
5. two to three blouses
6. two work appropriate dresses
7. black pants
8. jeans for casual dinners or non work events
9. jacket (either a trench, leather, blazer, or other light stylish jacket)
10. shawl for the cold meeting rooms, airplane, and to wear out at night
11. black opaque tights
12. accessories such as scarfs, belts, and jewelry to change up an outfit or change the look from a day meeting to an evening dinner
13. undergarments (of course)
14. gym shoes and workout attire
Additional Tips
-The real secret to successful packing is keeping all the items monochromatic so that everything is interchangeable and you can mix and match outfits.-Hang up all clothes so that they stay wrinkle free and so you can easily view all items.
-Bring along a flat reusable bag in case you end up doing some shopping or pick up extra items from the trip.
What are your wardrobe essentials for business travel?
41 Comments:
That is a great list and I am going to save it! I also have the harders time packing...Totally agree with taking an extra bag for shopping....Have a great day,sweetie
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Nice list hunnie.....perhaps you want to help me pack for NYC? yikes.....I better start thinking about what Im going to take....STAT!
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Great tips.
Usually my business trips are fashion related which make it a little more difficult. I normally have to pack a few flashy gowns and a mix of dinner outfits and show attire. But yes I stick with a few of your tips of monochrome colors and accessories to switch things up.
i HATE packing - hate hate hate it!
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THis tips are perfect!!! Even for non-work trips, you can easily change up slacks to shorts etc!
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Nice list! I am a serious over-packer!I need to save your list for future trips!
xx
Nikki
Hope you have enjoyed Atlanta...the weather has been great this week!
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great tips Naina as always. I don't have to travel too much for work but do a few times each year. I will have to remember this list for next time.:)
Gym shoes:-) impressed at ur dedication!! Hope u have a good time in Atlanta. I voted too.
Great tips and list! I have a couple of trips coming up soon and am already trying to figure out how to fit everything I want to bring into a tiny little suitcase.
Great tips! I definitely need to be better at packing!
I agree with your tips! You are becoming quite a style-guide Naina ;)
Ah this is so useful! I'm definitely saving it - I'm the worst packer for everything, but especially business trips! I feel like I need to be prepared for anything so I always end up with things like unnecessary cocktail dresses and silk caftans in the middle of winter :)
I never plan ahead when I pack, it's horrible. Awesome tips, I could definitely use a few of your pointers!
Bringing an extra bag is GENIUS! And I'm a constant overpacker, so this is perfect for me!
xo Josie
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this is a great list! my dad also always kept an extra bag of toiletries. obviously easier for a man but it means throwing in one bag rather than packing up the whooooole medicine cabinet!
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is that your closet? SO NEAT!
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Brilliant tips! I'm a big fan of seperates when I got traveling (rather than dresses) as it gives me many more options...
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Thanks for sharing ur packing tips! I'm not a big fan of packing, either! I tend to overpack lol Have a great trip!
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Great list... only the gym shoes I wouldn't take! too lazy :-p
I will remember next time what to pack.. but of course in a male version.. hahahaha
But even if I go 5 days away from home I have half of my wardrobe.. don't know.. I need lots of options..
Fabulous tips babe!!!
Wishing you a wonderful Friday
XOXO
J
whoa, have a nice trip ! nice blog by the way :)
some great tips, whenver I'm travelling im allways so busy i never even hang up my clothes, but i'm going to venice in january, and i've bookmarked this post because i know i need to remember this!
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I have a black dress in a jersey-ish material that doesn't wrinkle. The absolute best dress to travel with.
Nice tips! I always overpack because I worry i won't want to wear or like what i've packed lol
Happy weekend!
Such great tips Naina!! I really need to remember them! Hope you have a good trip and a wonderful weekend! xo
Great tips Naina!!! Sounds like a lot of the essentials I pack too. I travel for business a lot too and I definitely dread the packing part. Especially when I have to travel to different climates on the same trip...
Hope you had fun in Atlanta. I was just there for the first time back in Sept.
Have a great weekend! xoxo
Thank God I never have to travel for business because I am the worst packer ever. You can ask Becca, I will show up for a three day weekend with one pair of jeans, something sequined, a strapless minidress, and shoes that don't match anything. And I will not bring facewash, a toothbrush or a case for my contacts.
I don't travel for work but these are some good tips. Saving them in case my job changes ...
Have a fabulous weekend!
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Hmmmmmm, a wrap is always in my travel tote!
I tend to overpack to ensure I don't forget anything. But I will use these tips next time. The one about packing things in the same neutral shades makes so much sense.
Hi dear! Here's a secret, after college I did some flight attending for fun. I wanted to travel and get paid for it :) I learned how to pack and pack fast!!! That's probably one of the best things I ever learned in such a short amount of time!
This is a great list :) Hope you're well, sorry it has been a while since my last visit!
XOXO, Kelly
I STILL think that I always manage to not have the right things when i'm packing - and then I have to go buy things! :)
Great tips!
Hmmmmm..... This post is really really useful :) Thanks for writing.
thanks for the tips! i am always the worst packer, because i tend to over-pack. haha!
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fabulous list! I am definitely going to save this!
xo
@stylish desi-that's actually the closet in the Westin Hotel where I stayed. (hence the not so good picture quality!)
such an informative and helpful post. packing for business travel is always a challenge. i think you summed up everything up quite well!
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