Why pack that dress you’d never wear in real life?

After more than four decades in the fashion industry, often travelling all over the world for photoshoots, Wendy has become an expert at utilising every pound of her strict baggage allowance.

With no space unused and plenty of handy hacks at her disposal, Wendy believes it’s best to plan in advance if you want to avoid a wardrobe malfunction.

“When I was younger I always ended up packing everything but the kitchen sink – and then I didn’t even wear half of it,” she explained.

“But when I started going on trips for work I would have to take tonnes of suitcases, filled with clothes for the shoot. So, there wasn’t much space left for my own clothes. That’s when I learned how to edit and select my pieces carefully.

“I think that it’s a good idea to pack at least a couple of days in advance. Then I recommend revisiting what you’ve chosen. That gives you the chance to really look at your case, and decide whether you have everything you need.

“You’ll often find you’ve packed things you never actually wear in real life, let alone on holiday. So, try to just take items you know you love.”

Wendy also advises to only bring what you need – for example, will you really wear sparkly heels on a skiing trip?

She said: “Think about the kind of outfits you will need. That’s where versatility comes in. There are some items, such as a Kaftan or shirtdress, you can wear on the beach that will also look great on a night out.”

Wendy added: “If you’re going for a two-week holiday don’t don’t try and save money on baggage – just pay to check in a decent-sized suitcase. If you try to pack everything into hand luggage, you’ll always forgot something.”