What to Wear to the Saastr Annual 2020 Conference

It’s almost time to pack your bags for the SaaStr Annual 2020 Conference. In addition to bringing your laptop and custom notebooks, you also need to pack the perfect wardrobe for the conference. You’ll want to dress to impress, but not go too overboard, to ensure you look professional while also feeling comfortable.

For any conference, you can expect to spend much of your time on your feet and conversing with other attendees. The SaaStr Annual 2020 is no different. You will be interacting with some of the biggest and brightest of the software-as-a-service industry and will want to look professional with a healthy twist of business casual. Professionalism is important, but so is being comfortable. You wouldn’t want the feeling of ill-fitted clothes on your body or the shoes on your feet to distract you from conversing, presenting, or being attentive.

Our guide to what to wear to the SaaStr Annual 2020 will help you look and feel confident, professional, and comfortable all conference long.

Bring Layers

Before we begin, it is good to remember that the SaaStr Annual 2020 takes place in the San Francisco Bay Area in March. For all those novices who are unfamiliar with this Californian climate, we recommend packing layers for your business trip. This means professional-looking sweaters to wear over blouses or button-down dress shirts. Go the extra mile and pack an overcoat and a wool blazer to wear while outside or inside if the notorious Bay Area chill catches up with you. A great hack to look professional but keep warm is to wear a silk blouse tucked loosely into your custom uniform work pants. Silk will keep you better insulated than cotton and also look sleek and sophisticated. Remember that this year, the SaaStr Annual is taking its big Tuesday night party outdoors. Be sure to pack appropriately and don’t forget to bring layers and professional outerwear.

Business Casual Yet Professional

Custom business casual attire for work will keep you stylish and comfortable. Keep it professional by ensuring that your wardrobe looks fresh, well-tailored, and fits wells. Avoid anything too tight or too loose, which will be distracting. You also don’t want to stand out like a sore thumb, so be sure to tone down flamboyant colors and patterns by sticking to neutral color palettes and classic prints to look interesting, but not too interesting. Balance is key to nailing down the perfect business casual ensemble. Remember that you are the face of your company, so be sure to dress with integrity and the intention of making a great impression.

Classic Tops

Classy, clean, and comfortable are what you are aiming for when choosing what tops to wear. Keep your shirts clean looking by ensuring they are well ironed and smoothed out and don’t sport logos, text, or graphics. Unless, of course, you are wearing custom business shirts that represent your brand or company. The classic and timeless winning style for conferences is to wear a button-down shirt under a blazer and tucked into some sharp slacks. Explore a knee-length skirt with tights and a tucked-in blouse or well-fitted turtle neck for a sophisticated look. Try a nicely fitted cashmere sweater over your polo or dress shirt for a great business casual look. When deciding what tops to wear, blouses, cardigans, turtlenecks, vests, and V-neck sweaters are always a good choice.

Professional Bottoms

Pair your classic top with a pair of great custom business casual pants. A well-fitting and fresh-looking pair of business pants that offer a little stretch is a great option for both ladies and gentlemen. Black jeans work with a tucked-in blouse or cashmere sweater with a blazer to dress up the jeans. When wearing skirts be sure they are not too long or too short, and choose a knee-length or midi skirt worn over tights. These bottoms are smart and tasteful.

Footwear

Your choice in shoes can make or break the rest of your outfit. Finish off your impeccable outfit with a fresh pair of loafers or suede Chelsea boots for the gentlemen. For the ladies, some short heels, smart leather booties, or ladies loafers will bring your whole outfit together. When choosing what shoes to wear, remember that comfort is just as important as looks. You will be on your feet most of the time, so you don’t want the added stress of sore feet. Wearing comfortable shoes will make you feel as comfortable as you look.

When deciding what to wear to the upcoming SaaStr Annual 2020 Conference, be sure to keep it professional and business casual while still staying comfortable and looking great through all those events, meetings, and activities. Wear your professional wardrobe with integrity and confidence this year.