If you're planning a holiday in a cold climate this season and don't want to be weighed down by bulky clothes, the trick is to start with a plan.
Stylist Eve Roth Lindsay, managing director of Savvy Style, says the most important thing is to do your research before you pack - check the weather forecast and list the activities you might be doing.
'If you are going somewhere that is likely to be very cold, I would suggest bring along a down-filled, lightweight jacket,' Lindsay says.
'They keep you warm, protect from the rain and are very light.
'Work around clothing colours and avoid prints and patterns. If you can't get at least three wears out of an item, don't pack it. Keep to a basic colour scheme and use scarves or accessories to make outfits look different. Pack mostly separates so you can mix and match.
'As a starting point, you should aim to pick a main neutral, such as Autumn 2010's hot colours aubergine or deep purple, olive green or camel, and use other tones as accents. Whatever colour you go with as your neutral, this is the colour your shoes and handbag should work with.
'Choose easy care, non-wrinkle fabrics as much as possible but look for hi-tech fabrics, such as microfibres - these keep you warm, yet are so thin and soft, and they are warm, washable and easy to layer.'