As an international business woman and founder of her own company, Winser London, Kim Winser knows a thing or two about making travel easy. Whether it's a weekend away or a long-haul business flight, here are her top tips for stress-free packing:
1. Be decisive with colour. Pre-plan outfits and make sure you have choices around a theme depending on weather and formality - chaotic and indecisive packing will cost you on the trip.
2. Cashmere when travelling is a must for me. It is the lightest of fabrics and doesn’t crease, so perfect as well as elegant and stylish. I always pack for layering, light cottons, light cashmeres and only one or two bottoms. Dresses are great, they are generally light but choose ones that don't need serious ironing.
3. Pack light, footwear is heavy so consider options you can wear with multiple looks. Keep shoes in dustbags to keep them separate, and pack them first at the bottom of your case so as not to crease your clothes.
4. Leave in good time – I love relaxing at the airport lounge, reflecting on my trip, clearing last minute emails and maybe picking up a book or the latest issue of Harper's Bazaar!
5. Travel as well as you can afford, I love British Airways.
6. Take a large handbag on board (I love my Bottega) and be sure to include your rescue kit essentials; a generous cashmere wrap, eyemask & socks, and always some reading.
7. Think of comfort when you are travelling, I roll up leggings and put them into my bag to change into on the flight.
8. Keep hydrated, drink LOTS of water! I like to relax preferably with a glass of bubbles, but always have a bottle of water by my side.
9. Facial wipes for on the plane to allow you to remove, moisturise and reapply makeup when you land. I carry Sisley's Express Flower Gel which is excellent for hydrating the skin.
10. Relax – take an hour or two to get some work done, then relax it's a terrific time to watch a good movie, old or new, and make the most of the uninterrupted time for some much needed rest.  
 
Kim Winser's Top 10 Key Pieces for Work
1. Lauren Silk tunic and Tie, £225 
2. Parisian Tweed Jacket, £150
3. Miracle Shift Dress, £150 
4. Milano Coat, £250 
5. Winser Trouser, £125 
6. A-Line Dress, £150                                           
7. Perfect Shirt with Jersey Back, £95
8. Miracle Pencil Skirt, £79 
9. Embroidered Lace top, £200
10. Miracle Dress, £135 
 
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