The Strictly Come Dancing final saw some fabulous outfits on stage; however, we had our eyes off-stage with on Claudia Winkleman's tailored look, which might be the chicest combination we've seen all season.
If you're a fan of stylish, tailored trousers looks with a twist, Claudia's latest ensemble is the perfect match for you. Combining a crisp white shirt, straight-leg black tailored trousers, and the chicest finishing touch—a velvet black neck bow—this look is ideal for the festive season. It's not only the perfect Christmas party outfit, but this styling combination offers the ultimate solution for elevating your go-to winter staples—just add a velvet neck bow or scarf and you're good to go!
Her exact outfit features a fabulous white tux shirt from ME+EM, tucked into some high-waisted straight-leg trousers from Zara, and a fabulous velvet black bow, which brings both pieces together. She finishes off the look with minimal gold jewellery, including a thick gold bangle and stacked gold rings.
Shop Claudia's Tailored Look
Made from a quality soft cotton-lyocell blend, this shirt mixes classic tux tailoring such as the deep cuffs and a bib detail with a modern on-trend silhouette. This is a staple you'll reach for time and time again.
These tailored trousers feature a handy belt loop and side pockets for keeping those essentials in. Style with almost anything, from a crisp white shirt, to your best wool jumper, these are a wardrobe must-have.
This velvet skinny scarf can be worn numerous ways, from tying into a bow around the collar of a smart white shirt to wearing with a flowy red dress. The options are endless, meaning you'll get lots of wear out of this piece.
This women's tuxedo shirt takes inspiration from male tailoring, with a stylish bib front and grandad collar. It's made from quality cotton-twill material and has a comfortable relaxed shape that's flattering and practical.
This velvet bow would work wonderfully as an accessory for dressing up your smart shirts or wearing with a festive party dress and blazer. Or you could even wear this piece as a brooch over a warm winter coat. And for under £7 who can resist?
A pair of black tailored trousers is a wardrobe essential, and this wide leg pair are a fabulous choice. Wear these all year round, from the colder months styled with chunky knitwear to warmer days with a light t-shirt or blouse.
What really sets this look apart from the usual smart shirt and tailored trouser combination is the velvet neck bow or tie; it's such a small feature, but it immediately elevates this entire look. And as someone who loves tailored looks, this is an excellent styling hack, especially for this time of year when velvet rules.
Winter dressing for me is all about finding those go-to accessories that you can rely on for adding a quick touch of glamour to your winter capsule wardrobe staples. And adding a neck scarf to a high-neck blouse, shirt, or even a dress is an easy, yet effective way to take your outfit from laid-back to luxurious.
Our woman&home Digital Fashion Editor Caroline Parr says, "Claudia and her stylist Sinead McKeefry haven't put a foot wrong during this series of Strictly Come Dancing, and what a fashion finale it was. This look is classic Claudia, and she's taken a page out of Kate Middleton's playbook with that black velvet bow on her tailored white ME+EM shirt. The perfect finishing touch!".
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