Cat Deeley is absolutely on fire with her fashion looks on This Morning, making us excited to shop for the new season. On Monday, she delivered an absolute stunner of a look in a wine red Rixo slinky dress but it's her dress on Tuesday's show that stopped me in its tracks for being unusual, yet totally wearable.
The Birmingham-born TV presenter, 49, cut a chic figure in a crisp, beige mini dress from Marks & Spencer, priced at a purse-friendly £22.50.
- Cat Deeley, 49, opted for a cotton draped neck mini dress from Marks & Spencer, £22.50 / $88.99.
- The chic mini is on sale, reduced by 50%.
- It's an affordable style that's great for work, thanks to its crisp finish and draped collar.
Cat's M&S trench coat dress
This stylish mini is an unusual cut but it's so easy to wear. Not only did Cat give a great example of how to wear it - with a similar hue court shoe - but she chose a dress that's been reduced in the latest M&S sale by 50%.
© InstagramIf you're keen to jump on utilitarian trend, this is a great way to dip your toes into it. It's not only a nice, neutral shade but effortlessly flattering. With its longer sleeves its great for this time of year, and the tie-belt gives the mini a bit more shape. I love the interesting neckline too, tapping into this season's love affair with shawl collars and neck ties.
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© M&SEditor's Note:
"This dress can be styled up for work with tights come winter, or left bare-legged. The dress is a 100% cotton with a tie belt, and draped collar - so chic."
It also looks super expensive, and for those who like a dress to be cooling, thanks to the 100% cotton fabric. Note the longer sleeves too, ideal for air conditioned offices.
It's currently available in sizes 6 - 18, in both petite and regular lengths. But a word of warning, it is currently classed as one of M&S' 'popular' items so I don't think it'll stay in stock for long. Considering it's been reduced from £45, I'm not at all surprised.
How Cat styled the M&S dress
Cat is the queen of pared back styling, leaving her accessories and makeup minimal to let the centre piece do the talking:
- Shoes: Cat made the dress look more luxurious by adding a heeled shoe in a coordinating toe. Cat's look to be a transparent-toed heel, which I love for a point of difference.
- Belt: Cat cinched her waist in further by swapping the dress' own tie belt with a vintage gold number from her own wardrobe. Love that!
© InstagramHow would I style Cat's £22.50 dress?
While I love how Cat's styled this dress, I'd for something a little less formal.
You could add a heeled ballet shoe or loafer to amp up the preppy look, or add a knee high boot in black or brown. Tights would work with this for the office, but I'd stay away from the opaques and go for a sheer brown shade.
Like Cat, you could swap the belt to one of your own - a leather brown would be a simple solution, or jazzy like a leopard print or studded.
