On a group trip, I’m that chronic overpacker. You can’t blame a girl for wanting options—but the issue means my friends and family are usually helping me maneuver weighty luggage, especially on multi-vehicle voyages that lead to cobblestone roads and walk-up hotel rooms. In my efforts to evolve, I tapped fashion expert Dawn Del Russo for tips on paring down while traveling. Below, she handpicked what she called nine “amazing foundation pieces” from Quince that lean into the 3

Despite sizing challenges and endless trips to the tailor, being petite has its perks. For one, a short hem is almost always guaranteed to fit and flatter my 5-foot-tall proportions, but I have a hard time trusting them on an especially active summer outing or when a gust of wind happens to blow through. Fashion expert Dawn Del Russo and I agree that skorts are the only way to go, considering “you can move about the day without worrying” about overexposure, she said. Plus, bu

Linen pants are officially the fashion staple of spring and summer, replacing denim with an effortless, elevated feel. InStyle recently rounded up the best linen pants of the season, featuring everything from relaxed drawstring styles to polished tailored silhouettes from brands like Madewell, Gap, Quince, and J.Crew. Fashion expert Dawn Del Russo shared her favorite way to style the trend, pairing ivory linen pants with a sheer black button-down, satin bralette, and strappy