I Was a VIP Nordstrom Stylist, and I Packed These 6 Outfits for a Business Trip
As a former VIP stylist at Nordstrom and current content creator behind the brand Stylish Sandy, Sandy Koszarek is used to traveling for work functions. As a result, she’s developed various on-the-go wardrobes made up of easy-to-style pieces. She recently attended LTK Con in Dallas, Texas, where she spent a few days attending meetings, presentations, and events.
Koszarek shared the six outfits she wore during her business trip for everything from a welcome party to a more formal event. These looks below are intended to inspire your wardrobe—whether you need outfit ideas for a work trip or simply in your day-to-day life. Keep scrolling for Koszarek’s go-to looks, along with shopping inspiration.
Outfit for a Welcome Party
On Koszarek: Banana Republic jumpsuit
"The party theme was quiet elegance, and nothing says elegance like classic styles. I wore a timeless jumpsuit in trending burgundy, which felt on point. Plus, I added matching slingbacks and a vintage designer clutch for a monochromatic look, making the outfit understated and elegant." — Koszarek
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Outfit for a Workday
On Koszarek: Anthropologie dress
"The workday theme was snappy casual, so I wore a leopard-print dress—one of the season's hottest prints! I paired it with nude slingbacks and a cognac bag to balance a classic and modern look. It was the right mix of trendy and polished pieces for a fun yet professional look!" — Koszarek
Outfit for a Workday
On Koszarek: Vince set
"I love a monochromatic outfit and decided to wear rich brown tones. It felt understated and chic—perfect for a work conference and versatile to wear outside work." — Koszarek
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Outfit for a Party
On Koszarek: AllSaints dress
"Theme dressing is fun, and this time, the theme for the evening was frosted glam! I paired a metallic pleated slip dress with vintage designer accessories to capture a frosty vibe. To finish the look, I draped a blazer over my shoulders, which added just the right amount of sophistication to pull the outfit together." — Koszarek
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Outfit for Exploring/Shopping
On Koszarek: J.Crew sweater; Mother jeans
"Shopping is always part of the itinerary when I attend a conference! For this trip, I wore trending black wide-leg jeans, a sweater, and leopard slingback heels—the perfect combo for a stylish yet comfortable shopping day. Accessories completed the look." — Koszarek
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Outfit for an Event
On Koszarek: A.L.C. dress
"A classic little black dress is my go-to for looking effortlessly chic on the red carpet. I wore a long dress with a square neckline and just the right amount of sleeves—it was a timeless yet modern look. I finished the outfit with vintage designer accessories, a chic finishing touch." — Koszarek
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Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.
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