Workshop attire

[Virginia (Gbug)]

Hello!

I'm looking at attending an SCBWI workshop in the fall. What are people wearing these days, to such events? I pretty much live in scrubs (at work), and yoga pants at home. Obviously that won't work! I can buy something new if necessary. Would (nice) jeans and a sweater be pushing it? I have no frame of reference for what these events are like.

Thanks!!

[RebeccaL-G]

I run lots of events as an RA, and people mostly go business casual with an emphasis on the casual. Jeans and a sweater is absolutely fine. Yoga pants with a tunic would work too. Enjoy the conference!

[Virginia (Gbug)]

I'm glad to hear this...thanks!!

[lrzajac]

business casual

[Virginia (Gbug)]

Haha, to me business casual means wear a t-shirt with the scrubs instead of a scrub top! But that's the business I'm in!!!

[Vijaya]

Scrubs are so comfy, Ginbug. I say wear what's comfortable and that makes you feel beautiful. Jeans and a sweater are perfectly acceptable. I only like softness against my skin so wear skirts and blouses most of the time. Enjoy!!!

[HaroldU]

If you want to stand out, dress like you would dress for the Met Gala... But otherwise, jeans and a sweater!

[Virginia (Gbug)]

Thanks to all...I appreciate your responses!

[Barbara Etlin]

The last time I went to a workshop* I had to travel to get there, so I wore a packable, work casual pant suit. I felt as if I was dressed just right. One person wore a skirt and blazer, I remember.

*At this workshop we were meeting with editors and agents, as well as other writers. If it's just other writers, you can go more casual.

[Virginia (Gbug)]

Thanks Barbara!  This one is just writers, but I'm eyeing an event in the spring that includes agents/editors. At least I have more time to figure that one out.