When it comes to red carpet looks, Claudia Winkleman always has a distinctive style and poise and the TV BAFTAs 2025 was no different. Snapped looking effortlessly cool, Claudia stuck to her tried and tested formula for the red carpet and opted for an all black ensemble.
Looking appropriately formal, Claudia opted for a black, single breasted, tuxedo jacket, that finished at her lower thigh, and gently nipped in at the waist for a lightly tailored fit.
Keeping her outfit modern and directional, Claudia swapped the traditional satin trimmed tuxedo trouser for a form fitting pair of jet black leggings, an item of clothing that is something of a signature piece for the star and definitely a key player in her capsule wardrobe.
Claudia Winkleman rocks a tuxedo blazer with leggings on the TV BAFTAs 2025 red carpet
There is no question that Claudia Winkleman has enviable style. The TV presenter's outfits on The Traitors regularly sell out, and fashion fans keep a keen eye on the looks that Claudia and her stylist Sinead McKeefry put together for some serious style inspiration.
A somewhat bold choice for a red carpet ceremony, where dresses are more common, Claudia reminded us that formalwear goes far beyond frothy dresses and a tuxedo for women is a striking and elegant alternative for occasionwear.
An appropriate switch out for the best wedding guest dresses, we absolutely love that Claudia has swapped the classic cigarette pants with satin trim for a more comfortable legging, and thanks to the longer line jacket, and very jet black hue, the outfit remains polished.
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This double breasted design, with large satin collar is quite the statement piece. While it does have matching trousers, take a leaf out of Claudia's style book and pair this with everything from fresh black leggings, to your favourite skinny jeans.
Mango might be a high street retailer, but it delivers when it comes to tailoring, so for a high end look, without the Saville Row price tag, this is a great place to start. The single breasted design and curved collar is an elegant match to Claudia's ensemble.
The Kooples is a brand we have spotted Claudia Winkleman in before and it's an excellent one for high end tailoring and more androgynous pieces. This slightly oversized, double breasted blazer is a great layering piece and has a retro feel.
We know that Claudia, like us, is a big fan of Spanx leggings. The thick weight of the design means these comfortable leggings are a lot more like trousers, making them easier to wear for everyday outfits and not just gym outfits, or lazing around the house. If you want to wear leggings as part of a smart outfit, make sure they are new, not bobbling and still full of colour, as a tired pair will just feel too casual.
Contrast an all black ensemble with some bright white shoes. We love the use of white shoes in Claudia's outfit. While the white in a tuxedo outfit would normally come from a shirt, using the same hue on the shoes felt like a smart and fresh take. Try a pointed toe and high, stiletto style heel to help to elongate your legs.
If you look closely, you'll see that Claudia is holding her bag the wrong way round, but the gold YSL that embellishes the front of this timeless clutch bag is just about visible. A sleek envelope style evening bag, this is one of the best Saint Laurent bags and a designer purchase that you'll turn to time and time again, and it isn't the first time we've spotted Claudia using hers on the red carpet either, proving it is a great investment.
Claudia finished her look with a pair of white stiletto heels and a classic black, envelope clutch bag. Two simple but beautiful accessories that only enhanced the outfit. Keeping her jewellery minimal, we spotted a delicate gold anklet and a black thumb ring, again, ensuring the finishing touches were pared-back.
Claudia Winkleman kept her classic smokey eye make up and wore her hair down, a style we are used to seeing from the star.
A strong and stylish red carpet look, we loved seeing something a bit different from the usual cocktail dresses and gowns that dominated the red carpet. Proving just how comfortable she is with her own sense of style, Claudia stayed true to her love of black, tailoring and smart casual outfits that always feel so effortless.
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