What to Bring to New York Fashion Week Shows

Comfortable Clothing

I cannot stress this enough: wear something that you feel confident in! NYC means a lot of walking, a lot of people, and a lot of summer heat. When you are on your way to shows, you are going to see a ton of street style photographers taking photos, and it is important you put forth your best self! Cotton fabric is my go-to during my time at New York Fashion week because I love the way it forms to my body, the breathability, and the durability. Cotton absorbs moisture, which is absolutely necessary in New York! You want your outfit to stand out in order to get attention of the street style photographers, but also make sure that you have confidence wearing your outfit too! The outfit is only half of it– your assertiveness brings the other half! *cue Annie’s “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile” song*

Backup Battery

Let’s be honest: you’ll be on your phone a lot! From selfies, boomerangs with friends, behind the scenes backstage, and runway videos, your battery is going to need the extra boost. I have a phone case equipped with a battery pack that provides one full charge once my phone battery dies. My phone is newer and therefore stays charged for many hours. Still, I will most likely bring a charger with me in case both phone and battery pack die. NYFW requires long hours and you never know when you’ll run out of charge!

Tennis Shoes

It’s tempting to wear stilettos to the shows because you’ve seen the big-name influencers doing so… but don’t! Most of them catch a ride right up to the entrance and don’t have to walk very far on the New York sidewalks. If you absolutely feel that you must wear heels, wear your tennis until a block away, change into your heels, and throw the other shoes in a bag! Your feet will thank you.

Business Cards

Do you remember that time that I was told I could move forward a row at a show and ended up next to a popular magazine editor? Fashion blogger rule number 1: Always Be Prepared! You need to have your business cards ready to whip out of your adorable purse! You could be networking with potential partners, public relation experts, and other bloggers you can collaboration with. I always stress that blogging needs to be taken seriously, and nothing says “business savvy” like having professional contact cards.

A Big Bag

Let’s go over some things you should carry with you: ID, debit card, comfy shoes, water bottle, phone charger/battery pack, possible change of clothes, mints– honestly I could go on. Find a cute bag that also has functionality. A lot of the huge influencers carry tiny purses, but they also have assistants to carry the rest of their baggage while they head to shows. You need a bag.