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Every weekend, we're always in awe of Claudia Winkleman's Strictly Come Dancing outfits, from her tailored suits, flowing dresses and sparkles. This Saturday night was no different as she donned a white suit from designer Bella Freud - whose recent Marks and Spencer collection has been a hit with shoppers. Shared on her long-time stylist Sinead McKeefry's Instagram story, the Strictly and Traitors presenter looked unbelievably chic as she paired the look with a white top and white heels. While Sinead didn't tag the exact product on her social media, it looks similar to the ivory Cavalry Twill Saint James Jacket and David Trouser , which respectively cost £845 and £495 each- a total of £1340 for the two pieces. With fashion lovers adoring this look, with comments on Claudia's stylist's post reading: "Another perfectly polished look, love it", "Just fab" and "Absolutely gorgeous", this ensemble for most of us is way out of our budget. So I made it my mission to try and find a cheaper alternative that delivers the same sophistication that Claudia oozes. Nobody's Child's White Tailored Virgo Bridal Blazer is a lovely option that is about £600 cheaper than the Bella Freud blazer at £150. With a similar tailored fit and double button fastening, this white blazer has a lovely structured collar, long sleeves fitted with a trio of buttons at the cuff and pockets. While it is a bridal design, it's not limited to just nuptials. Its silhouette is flattering and would work for a handful of fancy events and occasions that don't require a bride or groom. While Claudia's blazer is fitted with dark, contrasting light brown buttons, the Nobody's Child buttons are covered in the same fabric as the garment. Shoppers who have snapped up the Nobody's Child jacket have loved its 'beautiful cut' with one person stating: "This is the perfect white blazer, both dressed up and down. Quite a formal piece, but it goes with almost everything. My favourite look of the moment is this jacket with a simple black vest/bandeau, gold hoops, and barrel jeans with baseball boots." Another shopper, however, did share how it "isn't fully structured fabric like a tailored suit". But that didn't put them off as they said: "That allows it to drape and fall nicely", which is a lovely detail that differs from Claudia's look. For those who'd prefer a double-breasted style, Roman's Ivory Cotton Double Breasted Collar Jacket is currently on sale from £55 to £30 and made from soft cotton falls nicely for a more relaxed look. Elsewhere, ASOS Design's Relaxed Blazer in cream features just one button fastening and more of an oversized fit. As for Claudia's flared trousers, which cost £495, Nobody's Child's matching Wide Leg Viera Bridal Trousers, £120, have a gorgeous wide leg silhouette that's flattering on so many figures and falls so gracefully. While it's not a flare, this wide-leg style has a fitted high rise that cinches in the waist, while a concealed hook-and-bar fastening gives such an elegant finish. Elsewhere, H&M has a more casual design in its Flared Twill Trousers f or £27.99. Made from cotton twill, the trousers have a button fastening akin to jeans and welt pockets at its front. Paired with some pointed boots, these trousers are sophisticated and easy to style smart or dressed down. Alternatively, River Island's Cream Tuxedo Straight Trousers are £42 and come in sizes six to 22. Similar to the Cavalry Twill David Trouser from Bella Freud, these trousers have belt loops to add complementary accessories, but instead of a hook-and-bar fastening, it has a button in white, which some people prefer. Now the only potential downside to these trousers is that they do look relatively long. The River Island model is 5'10.5'' tall and the trousers seem to travel past the foot, so may not be suitable for wearing with flats if not as tall.
