How to: pack for business trips

Hi Internet Friends! 

I'm in My home state, Arizona, to speak at a conference on behalf of YouTube. I have been traveling quite a bit lately and have learned some helpful tips to make sure your carry-on can actually be carried. 

Here's what I do:

Wear a nice pair of jeans on the flight - both directions. I keep then moderately casual, but nice enough that I would wear them in front of a client or boss.

I pack two pairs of shoes. My black Tory Burch heels are a shoe-in. I've been so bold as to bring glittery gold cap-toe heels, but that is not for the faint of heart. A second pair of shoes is for running. These are optional. While I travel, I wear boots that are easy to take on and off. 

I carry-on outfits appropriate for meetings, presentations, etc. Dresses work nicely as they take up less space. Lace dresses or dresses with pleats work great because wrinkles show less. Cotton-poly, cotton-Lycra blends are wrinkle resistant, too. 

It is important to bring top you can wear out to dinner or drinks in the evening. I pair it with jeans and the same shoes I wore earlier in the day. If the event is casual (or if I have tons of blisters) I rock the boots I wore on the flight. 

Definitely bring appropriate undergarments. The more nude the better because animal print booty shorts are the last thing I want to worry about while presenting a slide deck. 
One thin jacket or blazer is plenty. I never discount weather or season. Restaurant and hotel managers are inclined to keep their establishments at sub zero. I'll wear mine day and night and make it last for 2-days. 

Eventually, I get a bit of ‘shuteye.’ For this, I prefer a satin night dress since they are comfortable and take up very little room. 

I hope this helps you on your next trip. The conference I'm here for is about to start so, I'm off!