Have you ever bought a ticket to a blogging conference {say Blissdom perhaps?} and immediately thought….“What the heck am I suppose to wear to something like this?”
I was tired of having that same thought every time I started packing for my next conference. So, because I love giving fashion advice {ahem – NOT!}…more like because I hate spending hours in my closet going “huh” when I pack for blogging conferences…I took pictures of everything I wore {and packed} when I attended my last conference {FINCON12} and decided to share a few of the outfit choices.
Hopefully this fashion advice will ease your packing dilemma!
These looks are also great fall choices if you are looking for some new fall wardrobe ideas.
I think it’s important to remember THREE things:
1. Be comfortable
2. Pack layers
3. Be comfortable
Oh, did I say be comfortable? Ha!
Yes, I am telling you, firsthand, that you will be walking A LOT and you will be on your feet A LOT. Mark my word. Pack the most comfortable shoes/boots that you own. You will not be sorry.
Sometimes it’s hard to know what the temperature will be like in the conference center/hotel so I always like to pack layers. That way I can layer up if I am cold or strip it down if I am hot.
Here are 3 looks {all designed to be worn with the same pair of boots – comfortable boots I might add} that I packed for my last blogging conference…
Outfit #1
Target Dress $19.99
Nordstrom Denim Shirt $72.00
Forgive my terrible quality self-portraits, but I wanted you to get an idea of what it looked like on.
Another quick tip, when you try on the outfit go ahead and take a self portrait so that you can look at the picture and see if you like the look or not. It always always always helps me determine if I approve of my selection!
Outfit #2
Target Dress $19.99
Old Navy Cardigan $21.99
Eccentrics Necklace {local shop} $29.99
I was afraid I may look like a bumble-bee, but surprisingly I didn’t. I love that I would never normally put these colors together.
Blurry, but you get the point? This was actually my favorite look of all three. Isn’t it fun when a look comes together?
Outfit #3
Old Navy Dress $19.99
Gap Cardigan $17.99
The Limited Belt
Premier Necklace
I wore this as an evening event look. It’s slightly more dressy than the previous 2 looks.
I think all three of these looks are great choices for a blogging conference {or just a date night with the hubby}.
And don’t worry…I don’t think you should wear a dress EVERY day of the conference. I have more “What to Wear to a Blogging Conference” ideas coming soon {that don’t involve dresses}.
Tomorrow I will be sharing a guest post from Skinny Mom – The Skinny on Denim: 8 Fresh Looks For Fall!
You have such great style!
Thank you!!
Fantastic. We’re going to Skype before I pack for Blissdom 2013. Deal!? 😉
If I do remember correctly you and I were rocking the cobalt blue skinny jeans at Blissdom. You don’t need my help! Ha! But, I would skype with you if I could see Macdog & C! 🙂
Love love love all of these looks- you are genius with only needing ONE pair of boots that totally go with each outfit! You have great fashion sense friend!
I love that black and white dress! I have been looking for a brown pair of boots with a low heel, too!
You look adorable in all those outfits!! I need brown boots baaaad!!
Cyndi
Hi! I LOVELOVELOVE those boots but the link you put up brings me to the Bloomingdales home page. Do you have more information on them that you could please share? Thanks in advance!
Sorry, not sure why it’s doing that. Here are the boots on Zappos: http://www.zappos.com/steve-madden-candence-cognac-leather
What great outfits Mandy! You look fabulous in all of them, and I love how you chose multiple looks for one pair of shoes/boots. I do this when I travel for work, so the same philosophy applies for blog conferences. BTW, I would absolutely LOVE to attend Blissdom and meet you!
Thanks girl! And YES…I would love to meet you…COME TO BLISSDOM!!
Could have used this post PRIOR to FinCon! I was stressin’ trying to figure out what to wear that wasn’t yoga pants every day…so silly! You looked great!
You put these together so well!
I don’t think I ever look that stylish when I wear a cardi + a dress. Hm, maybe I need some boots like yours?
Adorable outfits!!
I don’t plan on going to a blogger conference, but I will sure use these ideas for a crazy sunday morning getting ready for church! Thanks for the advice.
Did u get the black and white dress at target recently? I love it!
It was over the summer…probably in July. I actually got it online. I think it was a Target “online only” item.
Love all these outfits! You dress so cute.
Cute outfits! I need those boots! And I love your watch! Where did you get it?? I just recently found your blog. Love it!
Thanks! The watch is a Michele from Nordstrom…pricey, but my FAVORITE and I wear it every single day {with casual and with dressy}.
All these looks were super cute! The third look was my favorite!
Such cute options! Love those boots. I haven’t given in to wearing boots yet. Still holding into my sandals lol.
Love all these outfits Mandy! Don’t you just love wearing boots with dresses?! Throw on a cardigan or a denim jacket transition that summer dress to fall in an instant!! LOVE!!
CUTENESS! PS…I really, really want that black and white stripe dress you have from Target!! How did I miss that this year? Dang. That will look so cute with a jean jacket and black leggings. Oh…and a Rosie Posie necklace of course 🙂 Thanks for the linkie!!!!
Love the Steve Madden boots !!! Your outfits are adorable !!! Lots of fun colors 🙂
Hi!! love the cute outfits, question about your boots I have been looking for a pair very similar…are those the tan or brown Madden boots? I’ve seen them online but can’t tell from web pics which color I like but from your pics I can tell that is the color i’m looking for. I wanted them to match a Michael Kors bag in “luggage”.
I love your style, all three outfits are sooo cute and look so wonderful on you. Wish I had your cute figure, oh well…..
Cute, cute and really cute! I’ve never thought of doing this but it makes packing and being comfortable so much easier, thank you.
You look adorable! Can’t wait to meet you at blissdom! 🙂
Thank you for this! I am going to my first blog conference and I admit I was feeling a little lost in the wardrobe department. And I will totally be rocking my brown boots. This is really helpful! I hope you had a great time at Blissdom!