Travel Clothes

Spring business travel outfit

a collage of clothes and shoes

It’s finally starting to feel like spring here in Texas. While I know that’s not the case up north (both of my sisters have a ton of snow right now) it put me in the mood for cute skirts and color. I brought in some of my favorites for this comfortable yet stylish business casual…

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How to pack for a place you’ve never been

a collage of different clothes and shoes

A few weeks ago I went to the PGA Merchandising Show in Orlando. It was tons of fun, and I had a great time. However, I stressed about what to pack for days. Give me a business conference, and I can tell you what to wear. But a golf conference? I’m not a frequent golfer…

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Tips for keeping your clothes fresh

a pile of clothes in a suitcase

Last week I wrote a post about a ten piece business travel capsule wardrobe, and how it would be plenty of items for two weeks. In the comments I got a question about how I keep my clothes fresh when I rewear them during a trip. Here are some of my tricks: Don’t lounge in…

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10 Piece Business Travel Wardrobe

a group of clothes and shoes

A couple months ago I mentioned a new blog I’m following, Travel Fashion Girl. She has great packing advice for all kinds of trips. One of her rules/suggestions/recommendations is that you only pack 10 pieces plus accessories. Challenge accepted! Here are the ten pieces I consider critical: 1 dress 2 pairs of pants 3 shirts…

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Packing for 2 weeks: winter

a group of clothes and shoes

A few weeks ago, I got an email from a reader. I leave next Wednesday for my longest trip ever to Wisconsin for work. Its 10 days in Wisconsin! Thankfully I will be running from the hotel to the car and then the car to the warehouse. However, I can only bring one suitcase. Do…

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One dress, two ways

a group of women's clothes

Sheath dresses are often the foundation of any business traveler’s wardrobe. Ponte knit is a great fabric for business casual because it is comfortable, doesn’t wrinkle, and is heavy enough to skim over any imperfections. Sheath dresses can be worn a multitude of ways in all seasons, and can do a lot to stretch a…

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Essential business travel jewelry

a group of jewelry items

Packing for work trips creates a unique challenge for women. I wrote about my winter packing list last week, which focused primarily on clothes. Accessories help you create more outfits with fewer clothing items. There are a few criteria that I keep in mind when choosing what jewelry to pack. Don’t bring everything you own.…

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Winter business travel outfit

a collage of a woman's outfit

Brrrr! It’s cold right now. A cold snap has swept the nation, and bundling up is the name of the game. Packing during winter can be challenging, what with all of those bulky coats and boots. Putting outfits together can also be tricky. Sometimes I get tired of the same old slacks and a sweater,…

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Mustard accessories

a collage of various yellow accessories

It’s finally starting to feel like fall here in Texas. Mustard is one of the quintessential colors of the season! Every time I reach for a necklace or belt it seems I pick up one of my mustard-yellow pieces. In honor of this lovely hue, I put together a list of accessories that would work…

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Posts from the Past: September

Still running behind. Sorry y’all! I promise I will be posting on a regular schedule again very soon. Happy Friday!! 2012: Tips for creating a business travel wardrobe on a budget. I revisited one of my most popular series, Business Travel 101. Installments included flight comfort, etiquette, toiletries, the personal item, After having three conferences…

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