Anyone who knows me has invariably been subject
to a spiel about how much I love Claudia Winkleman. In part, it's because she's so silly,
and in part, it's because I'm a huge fan of everything she presents,
from Strictly to The Traitors.
But even more than any of that, it's because I'm obsessed with
everything she wears. I've spent a fortune copying her exact outfits, from her Sister Jane heart cutout
dress to a bedazzled Nadine Merabi blazer that I definitely don't go anywhere fancy enough
to wear.
Since 2005, Claudia has worked with stylist Sinead McKeefry to
perfect her signature style. I'd describe it as soft goth:
lots of black, velvet and chunky knits, with a fair few sequins and prints (particularly tartan) thrown in. I'm not alone in my reverence: there are
entire Instagram accounts dedicated to tracking down the presenter's outfits.
But while they offer incredibly useful style inspo, two issues arise repeatedly: Claudia's clothes are usually
hugely expensive or sold out (or both).
So when the Strictly host stepped out in a typically preppy black velvet mini dress on Sunday,
you'd be forgiven for assuming it was by some top-end designer.
Well, you'd be wrong. The mini dress actually came courtesy of one of our favourite high street brands, Albaray - and you can pick it up for less
than £100.
The dress is made from plush fabric with contrast satin detailing.
The velvet makes it a little festive, perfect for celebratory bashes over the next few months, particularly when paired with white stilettos à
la Claud. But it could be just as easily dressed down with white trainers or ballet flats and a trench for a
chic office outfit, so you'll certainly get your wear out of it.
Like all of Albaray's products, it's ethically made using responsible fabric and sent via a
carbon-neutral shipping method, so you can feel good about the
dress's eco-credentials as well as how it looks. It's currently in stock
in a few sizes online (and in certain John Lewis
concessions) but like most things Claudia wears, it won't stick
around long. Now excuse me while I go and add to cart.
Collar and Cuff Velvet Dress, £99, Albaray
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