An insight on what to wear if you are going to a business conference.

1. What to Wear to
a Conference

2. Do’s and Don’ts
● Do:
○ Reflect your personal brand with your clothing
○ Wear clothes that fit well
○ Wear comfortable shoes
○ Mix + Match
● Don’t:
○ Follow certain fashion trends that do not translate well to the professional world
○ Wear accessories that are too distracting
○ Wear clothes that are too revealing

3. Packing list:

4. Deciding What to Wear
● “You have to think about looking professional in front of a whole new
group of people.” -Who What Wear online journal
● Professional business conference or more casual conference? You have to
decide what is appropriate.
● You can mix and match but make sure it’s not too much.
● Make sure you’re in something comfortable, especially if you will be
spending a lot of time at a conference.

5. Casual

6. Professional

7. Men’s Attire
Business Formal vs Business Casual
● Depends on your field, according to freenewsbox.com
● Formal: Accounting, Banking, and Healthcare
● Casual: Advertising, Retail

8. Work Presentations
Formal Presentations
- Dark colored suit (grey, navy, black), dress shirt, belt, tie and dress shoes
with dress socks (brown or black)
Casual Presentations
- Dress shirt (dark or muted color), dress shoes or loafers with dress socks
(brown or black), blazer and tie optional
*freenewsbox.com

10. Professional Conferences/Meetings
Formal Meeting
- Dark colored suit (two piece or three piece), dress shirt (pressed and
tucked in), tie, leather belt, dress shoes with dress socks, cufflinks and
watch optional
Casual Meeting
- Blazer (maybe optional), dress shirt, dark or beige pants, leather belt,
dress shoes (leather or suede) with dress socks, trench coat or formal
wool jacket if cold
*careeraddict.com

11. References
5 Rules For What To Wear For Your Business Presentation. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.freenewsbox.com/5-rules-for-what-
to-wear-for-your-business-presentation/
Edgeworth, A. (2018, March 30). What to Wear to a Conference (to look like the pro you are). Retrieved from
https://edgeforscholars.org/what-to-wear-to-a-conference-to-look-like-the-pro-you-are/
George-Parkin, H. (2018, May 18). Solved: What to Wear to a Work Conference. Retrieved from
https://www.whowhatwear.com/what-to-wear-to-a-conference
Zambas, J. (2018, July 27). Dress for Success: What to Wear to a Business Meeting. Retrieved from
https://www.careeraddict.com/dress-for-a-business-meeting