When it comes to mastering the art of the travel wardrobe, it’s no surprise that our favorite fashion insiders also moonlight as packing pros. In My Packing Style, we tap some of the most well-traveled people we know for a peek inside their travel bags and vacation wardrobes to see how they take their style on the road. You’ve bookmarked the trip, you’ve screenshotted the outfits; now, a look at how it all comes together.
Not everyone can reach into their closet, grab what’s on top of the stack, and confidently throw it into a carry-on knowing it’ll work. Then again, Alyssa Wasko isn’t just anyone. The Donni. founder has built a brand of coveted essentials around do-it-all styles in lively colors, prints, and textures that belong together without the need for overthinking.
Her main strategy, as Wasko explains it, is to pack a few basics she can mix and match, then add in accessories to create interest and give her looks a personal feel. A short gold chain brings balance to a long charm pendant, while a black leather pouch from The Row works overtime to organize sundry items in her travel tote, doubling as an evening purse when the occasion calls for it. A generously sized weekender is her go-to for short trips, sometimes even in place of a carry-on.
In it you’ll find everything from a cozy scarf and oversized sweater to ward off cabin chills (she won’t risk feeling cold on a plane), to a rotation of small bags (she’ll always have room for a colorful suede clutch), and a collection of cherished jewels to elevate her capsule wardrobe. We caught up with Wasko as she returned from a work trip in Telluride, Colorado, and had her give us a peek into her bright red Kallmeyer tote. I am from Colorado so this was a real treat, I will be back,” she adds.
Are you a pre-packer or a throw-in-and-go type? I typically do it the night before; it’s my version of living on the edge. I usually pull things that are in my current rotation or that I feel excited to wear and hope for the best that they’ll come together when I arrive to my destination.
I love the colors on this baseball tee, and this slinky V-neck is so special. It took us such a long time to get right—it reminds me of vintage St. What’s your go-to brand for vacation dressing?
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