What to Wear

Here is your guide for what to wear to various conference events. In late September, Providence, RI, experiences mild, pleasant autumn weather, with average daily highs typically in the low to mid-70s°F (22-24°C) and lows cooling to the mid-50s°F (13-14°C). It is a comfortable transition period, often considered one of the best times to visit.

Saturday, September 26

EventDress
Board of Directors' Outing and Dinner 
(Board and invited guests only)
Casual

Sunday, September 27

EventDress
Board of Directors' MeetingBusiness Casual
Board of Directors’ Dinner (Board and invited guests only)
Business Casual

Monday, September 28

EventDress
Board of Directors' MeetingBusiness Casual
Board of Directors’ Dinner (Board and invited guests only) 
Business Casual

Tuesday, September 29

EventDress
Opening General Session and other sessionsBusiness Casual
Chair's Welcome ReceptionCasual | Beach Chic

Wednesday, September 30

EventDress
SessionsBusiness Casual


Thursday, October 1

EventDress
SessionsBusiness Casual
Rhode Island State Reception and Banquet
Cocktail Attire | Gilded Age Inspired

Terms


Casual

For men, collared shirt, jeans, nice shorts; for women, modest tops, jeans, capris, nice shorts

Business Casual

For men, collared shirt, pressed slacks/khakis; for women, covered shoulders, skirt/slacks/khakis

Cocktail | Gilded Age

Cocktail attire encouraged. Newport cottage season glamour welcome — dust off your pearls and your best Vanderbilt energy.

Beach Chic

Think sundresses, linen, and fun coastal prints — embrace the Rhode Island summer vibe!