Help with clothing

[SwanVT2]

I don't know where to post this, but I figure there are a lot of Florida natives on this website! I am attending a conference in Tampa in June and will be in a convention center every day from 8-5, which will be air conditioned of course. However, outside it will be brutally hot! What do I bring for clothes? I have to dress professionally, so no jeans or leggings. Thank you!

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Skirt and short-sleeve blouse or short-sleeve dress with a light jacket or sweater that can go on and off as needed?

 

[starry_solo]

Linen suit, although it will get wrinkly. for the camisole, get one with wicking.

 

[kwdw]

The trick is to have the "base top" be something that is decent enough you can walk around in outside. Then wear a layer over it to be comfortable and more professional while inside the convention center. You'll see lots of summer dresses with a layer on top. Depends on how professional you need to be, but capri pants can also be a cooler options - yet warm enough you don't freeze inside. For the layer - its tough to predict because it will depend on how quickly you get cold/warmer and the temperature that day at the convention center. I would bring some that are lightweight and one that goes with everything that is heavier.

Sandals you can walk for miles in are also important. Also needed - if you are going to go straight from a meeting to dinner offsite with convention goers, if you aren't going to have time to go to your room, you'll need a bag that maybe that layer can be shoved into.

I've been there twice for conventions - once late spring and once mid-fall. The temperature was NOT consistent in the convention center. Somedays (and locations) seemed too cold, and others were surprisingly warmer than expected. Probably a range of 67-74 degrees.

 

[SwanVT2]

The trick is to have the "base top" be something that is decent enough you can walk around in outside. Then wear a layer over it to be comfortable and more professional while inside the convention center. You'll see lots of summer dresses with a layer on top. Depends on how professional you need to be, but capri pants can also be a cooler options - yet warm enough you don't freeze inside. For the layer - its tough to predict because it will depend on how quickly you get cold/warmer and the temperature that day at the convention center. I would bring some that are lightweight and one that goes with everything that is heavier.

Sandals you can walk for miles in are also important. Also needed - if you are going to go straight from a meeting to dinner offsite with convention goers, if you aren't going to have time to go to your room, you'll need a bag that maybe that layer can be shoved into.

I've been there twice for conventions - once late spring and once mid-fall. The temperature was NOT consistent in the convention center. Somedays (and locations) seemed too cold, and others were surprisingly warmer than expected. Probably a range of 67-74 degrees.

This is very helpful
Thank you!

 

[DisneyTexan]

The keys are a sleeveless top or dress with a wrinkle-free cardigan or knit jacket. Lands End used to have a travel clothing line, but it seems to be gone. Here is a link to Chico's for some inspiration:

https://www.chicos.com/store/category/travelers/cat40010/

 

[Anna131517]

Skirt, no nylons or tight, sleeveless blouse, and a jacket / cardigan for inside.