Are you wondering what women should wear to an academic conference? It can be difficult to determine the academic conference dress code as you decide what to pack! If you have an upcoming spring academic conference, today I have a downloadable guide for you!
Deciding what to wear to an academic conference can be tricky. Fortunately, conference attire doesn’t have to be a mystery that leads to you:
-panic buying business casual clothes the day before you fly
-fussing over uncomfortable clothing instead of focusing on your conference talk
-overpacking a suitcase full of conference attire that you don’t actually need
-feeling underdressed or overdressed
Conferences can be stressful as it is–and so can travel! What you wear to the academic conference doesn’t need to be. That’s why I’ve created a guide that includes a full conference packing list and outfit ideas tailored to spring weather.
Packing for a spring conference adds an extra layer of complexity because you could be dealing with cold weather or big temperature swings. There’s also the challenge of packing for rainy weather or even snow!
The academic conference packing planner includes special sections about outerwear and smart conference shoes to address these unique challenges. It also includes a shoppable packing list with outfit ideas available in sizes XS-3X, and plenty of links for petite and tall conference clothing as well! There are also tips for thrifting conference attire. Business casual clothes can be so expensive, so I hope this helps if you’re shopping for academic conference clothing on a budget!
Finally, I’ve added a section about conference self care and how to manage conference stress. This is a common issue in my life so I’ve become a bit of a pro at cultivating chill in between conference panels. 🙂
I would love for you to check it out–the guide is available for $10 here! Wishing you a productive conference. May there be infinite free cheese and minimal socially awkward situations. 🙂
You can also check out my academic job market packing planner here!
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