Petites, my trip to Montreal is fast approaching, and all I’ve packed so far is my safari jacket. For day-to-night fun, I’m thinking this simple off-the-shoulder dress from Laundry by Shelli Segal. It’s the ideal length for petites, just above the knee, whereas a longer skirt or dress could make petites’ legs look shorter than they are. And it’s jersey, which means comfort, comfort, comfort! I can wear it on the plane and feel ready to hit the city streets the moment I land.

To dress it down for the outdoor music and arts events I’ll be attending, I can wear my Elizabeth Gillett ombre scarf—an absolute essential in Montreal for its dramatic weather—and throw on a pair of jeans to look très chic. When it comes to pants, I like to go long to lengthen my body, and these Kenneth Cole stretch-cotton jeans keep me looking fit, flattering my A figure with their straight-leg style. (Though capris with a little flip at the hem don’t hurt!)

I prefer shirts to fall at the waist, or close to it, and be semi-fitted. If I wear anything much longer or looser, I tend to drown in the garment and look like a little kid. (Not what I need in my 30s. I like to look young, but not that young.) Eileen Fisher has a beautiful come-hither square-neck tunic that has the most feminine silhouette and would work great for dinner into the a.m. hours, and the more casual pleated scoopneck from AGB in magenta would be super cute with my jeans for any occasion and especially for the return flight home. I could go with either top or an extra splash of color with the scarf, depending on my mood.

And, look at that, with six versatile pieces that take up little space in my bag, this petite’s packing is done. Au revoir!