Gorgeous! Great job with looking professional and stylish. I love the new C skirts.
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Thanks! I’m so glad I have a job where I can dress up. I truly enjoy getting dressed every morning.
You also know how to do it for where you work. That is more than half the battle for many people who are clueless after years of wearing tee shirts and jeans. You look great! Sophisticated and tasteful, well dressed, but not over the top.
Thanks so much! I see so many people here fall into the trap of wearing the same uninspired and monotonous things, so I try hard to keep things interesting for myself.
Yep that is truly a ballte I have not always won.
I still struggle with what to wear that is event appropriate.
Case in point - my upcoming work trip is 4 days of full day business events, followed by dress-up evenings ranging from casual to formal.
I'm trying to balance my desire to travel light - carry-on only, with my desire to dress up nicely/comfortably. I could have managed if it was warmer, but Dallas is still prett cold, so I need to take heavier/bulkier items. And I have to bring samples and docs back, so I can/should take a check-in suitcase.
Should I take my (new, so still excited about, please excuse the giddiness) B for flight/day? Is it too ostentatious - these are business peers, but in a casual industry - male dominated, the women do tend to dress up more than the men.
I'm taking my C mini for evening, rockstuds and/or the Prada jewelled (very comfy for the height). The Choos are gorgeous but I can’t walk in them. But I'm not allowed toget rid of them. Haha
I still struggle with what to wear that is event appropriate.
Case in point - my upcoming work trip is 4 days of full day business events, followed by dress-up evenings ranging from casual to formal.
I'm trying to balance my desire to travel light - carry-on only, with my desire to dress up nicely/comfortably. I could have managed if it was warmer, but Dallas is still prett cold, so I need to take heavier/bulkier items. And I have to bring samples and docs back, so I can/should take a check-in suitcase.
Should I take my (new, so still excited about, please excuse the giddiness) B for flight/day? Is it too ostentatious - these are business peers, but in a casual industry - male dominated, the women do tend to dress up more than the men.
I'm taking my C mini for evening, rockstuds and/or the Prada jewelled (very comfy for the height). The Choos are gorgeous but I can’t walk in them. But I'm not allowed toget rid of them. Haha
Check a bag. Bring things that you will have fun wearing. Bring the birkin. Bring a lock for your suitcase and lock the birkin in your suitcase when it’s not with you. It’s not foolproof but provides some protection and I do not like to leave temptation lying out in plain sight. Bring a longchamp or something to put the birkin in for security check. You don’t want to put it in the dirty bins or on the belt. The Prada shoes are lovely.
Excellent advice from EmileH!
Bring the B - it's beautiful and makes you happy.
Both pairs of shoes are fabulous, but I'd take the shoes that are more comfortable for both standing around and walking. I'm so uncomfortable when my feet hurt.
I have locked my bag in the room safe. They are big enough for a 28 Kelly or Chanel flap. Not sure if a 30 will fit. I agree about keeping things out is sight. The only problem with things in the suitcase is that a thief could just walk out with it in hand, however I do put away some expensive clothing in there as well if I don’t want to leave it out.
Unless you have total control over your B during the day I would leave it home. You might want a shoulder bag if you are going around picking up samples etc.
Unless you have total control over your B during the day I would leave it home. You might want a shoulder bag if you are going around picking up samples etc.
I would need to alternate evening shoes - I don't think my feet will like me if I wear the same ones for 3 days straight. So my silver or burgundy low heel pumps could be worn for day + the most casual evening.
The B would be out with me all day, so only in the room at night. It's more a matter of it getting undue attention. It will definitely go into a tote at the airport both ways, with a copy of my receipt for customs.
But I've carried it to work/shop for the last few days and it's not at noticeable as I was afraid it would be. My neighbourhood is more LV/MK/Coach so a Gucci mono or C flap would be much more conspicuous than any of my H bags.
The B would be out with me all day, so only in the room at night. It's more a matter of it getting undue attention. It will definitely go into a tote at the airport both ways, with a copy of my receipt for customs.
But I've carried it to work/shop for the last few days and it's not at noticeable as I was afraid it would be. My neighbourhood is more LV/MK/Coach so a Gucci mono or C flap would be much more conspicuous than any of my H bags.
Anything to slow down a potential thief is good. I also sometimes skip the turndown in the evening and keep the do no disturb sign on the door. I do not go crazy and I enjoy my stuff while traveling but I try to do small things that make common sense. Like grace I also lock my expensive rtw in the suitcase.
To be honest the only time I take my H bags or nice rtw with me is if I’m staying with family or a friend. It just makes me nervous and I’m an anxious person at baseline [emoji4] I know a lady who had a Chloe bag stolen from
her hotel room even after she hid it. I guess my advice is just do what you’re comfortable with [emoji4]
her hotel room even after she hid it. I guess my advice is just do what you’re comfortable with [emoji4]
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That’s so scary. I think you have to do what makes you comfortable. I have seen a range of behavior as far as how people handle their stuff. It does add stress to one’s life to have this stuff that really cannot be replaced.
To be honest the hotel security issue did not really cross my mind in that sense. I always use the safe and lock my suitcase, if I'm not in the room. And I skip turndown/put out DND sign for evening. BF is the one who leaves his passport and laptop out on the table when we go out. 
But I come from countries where passports are locked in the safe, and pickpockets/thieves are a real problem. So I tend to be vigilant. BFs passport is either on his dresser or desk.
When I traveled solo on vacations, I never wore any expensive jewelry or noteable logos etc. But for work, and more recent urban trips it's a bit different - I need the nicer items that I use on a daily basis at home anyway. If I can wear it here, I feel OK wearing it in an urban centre.
But I come from countries where passports are locked in the safe, and pickpockets/thieves are a real problem. So I tend to be vigilant. BFs passport is either on his dresser or desk.
When I traveled solo on vacations, I never wore any expensive jewelry or noteable logos etc. But for work, and more recent urban trips it's a bit different - I need the nicer items that I use on a daily basis at home anyway. If I can wear it here, I feel OK wearing it in an urban centre.
Yeah - I have taken my Jypsiere and Pico on the subway and streetcar in my city and it's fine, but I'm extra cautious with the open Pico on crowded buses. The B has been on the streetcar and subway on a Sunday afternoon. I'd probably close the flap and hold it inwards if I had to do a crowded area.
I don't take rush hour transit - that's a whole other ball game - I'm pretty sure I would have a different idea of a daily bag. I don't know how comfortable I'd feel in transit in an unfamiliar city either.
I don't take rush hour transit - that's a whole other ball game - I'm pretty sure I would have a different idea of a daily bag. I don't know how comfortable I'd feel in transit in an unfamiliar city either.