Strictly Come Dancing is back on the telly and we've never been more ready to spend our Saturday evenings watching Pete Wicks attempt the tango. Welcome to Closer's ultimate guide to Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman's outfits on the 2024 series.
With a corker of a celebrity line-up, including JLS' JB Gill, Love Island legend Tasha Ghouri and actor Sarah Hadland - as well as all the usual lols, shimmying and heartwarming VTs to contend with - we are cancelling all upcoming plans with immediate effect.
The true stars from the hit BBC1 show are, of course, hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman - who sprinkle ample pizazz and warmth into every live show. They always dress to impress and we are always left wondering where their glitzy party outfits are from. Kudos to their amazing stylists, Laury Smith and Sinead McKeefry respectively.
Well, wonder no more! We've found exactly where you can shop the pair's iconic looks online. As the stylish twosome love a designer choice (who can blame them), we've also found cheaper alternatives from the high street.
Shop: Strictly Come Dancing 2024: Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman outfits
So get ready for thirteen weeks of stunning outfits (and a little bit of dancing, too). Let's look at the best outfits worn by Tess and Claud in recent weeks, below.
Christmas Special: Tess and Claudia
It's Christmas Day and you know Strictly is on our must-watch list with the fam. Alongside the dancing, we're still adoring Tess and Claudia's outfits. Tess is wearing a Rebecca Vallance Layana Gown, £1,350 (which is sadly sold out - but we've got some dupes below). Claudia's outfit has been confirmed by her stylist as the Reiss Black Octivia Sheer Jersey Gathered Maxi Dress, £248.
Dupe
www.karenmillen.com
For over £1k less, you can get a similar bandeau midaxi dress but with shimmering crystal embellishments through the skirt instead of the flowers on the Layana Gown.
Dupe
www.karenmillen.com
Or for even less, try this bandeau maxi dress, also from Karen Millen. It's not as form fitting as the other two, but we love the tailored neckline and gathered crystal embellishments more akin to that of the Rebecca Vallance.
www.next.co.uk
With the sheer material and gathered neck detail, this certainly looks like Claudia's dress of the night.
Week Thirteen: Tess
The Strictly final has arrived and our lovely ladies are going out in style. Tess is wearing a Silvia Tcherassi Frances Maxi Dress, £1,648 in a slinky stretch fabric, complete with bead embellishment and a cut out back - talk about a showstopper. It's a little out of our price range, so we've found an alternative...
Dupe
The closest likeness we could find was this Norma Kamali gown (a brand Tess also wears). Sadly, there's not many sizes left for the orange but we also love it in this deep red, pewter black, and trendy plum which fit in perfectly with the season.
Week Thirteen: Claudia
Meanwhile, Clauds looks ever so suave pairing a ME+EM Impossibly Soft Forever Tux Shirt, £175, with a velvet bow with Zara ZW Collection Straight-Fit Trousers, £45.99 - both winners from the high street.
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www.meandem.com
With its traditional tux tailoring elements, just take a note out of Claudia's book by adding a velvet bow, and that's the look complete.
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www.zara.com
Week Twelve: Tess
It's the semi-final which means Strictly is nearly over *sob*. Both Tess and Claudia have brought some sparkle to mark the occasion with Tess wearing a Nadine Merabi Kyra Black Dress, £345. For the last results show of the series *double sob*, Tess is wearing a Lavish Alice Tia Crystal Embellished Classic Cape Blazer, £103.60, with matching Ellisa Crystal Embellished Fit And Flare Trousers, £82.60.
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www.nadinemerabi.com
This statement velvet midi dress with its gold-tone sequins is going to make sure you shimmer walking into the Christmas party.
Dupe
www.marksandspencer.com
For £200 less, this dupe has the same sequin effect and soft velvet that'll make you feel a million dollars.
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lavishalice.com
Get the EXACT look by pairing this beautiful embellished blazer with the Ellisa Crystal Embellished Fit and Flare Trouser, £82.60, and Dina Crystal Embellished Bandeau, £61.60.
Week Twelve: Claudia
Claudia loves a pantsuit, and this week she's wearing the Zadig & Voltaire Velvet Valse Blazer, £820, with matching Prevy Velvet Trousers, £580. For the results show, she's wearing Reiss Hailey Silk Shirt, £198, with black leggings and Saint Laurent boots.
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zadig-et-voltaire.com
Continuing the gold sequin theme, Clauds is wearing this gorgeous sequin velvet blazer with matching Prevy Velvet Trousers, £580.
Dupe
www.debenhams.com
Channel that same glitz and glamour with this Yumi velvet sparkle blazer, paired with the Yumi Black Velvet Sparkle Wide Leg Trousers, £46.75.
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www.reiss.com
Available in a range of colours, this silk shirt will feel luxuriously soft on the skin with oversized cuffs which feel very Claudia. For a more affordable option (without the statement cuffs) we'd recommend the Uniqlo Satin Blouse, £29.90.
Week Eleven: Tess
If we weren't already in the musical spirit with Wicked releasing in cinemas the week before, we are now. It's Musicals Week (and the quarter-finals), and Tess wore a Roland Mouret Scarf-Detailed Asymmetric Crepe Jumpsuit, £696, only available in limited sizes. For the results show, she's wearing a Nadine Merabi pairing; the Davina Black Trousers, £141 with the Davina Black Corset Top, £108.
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www.luisaviaroma.com
Tess has proven there are two ways to wear this gorgeous jumpsuit - with the scarf detail across the neck a la the model or left hanging from the shoulder like Tess.
Dupe
clubllondon.com
This jumpsuit from Club L London looks uncannily similar and is under £30 in the sales(!)
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www.nadinemerabi.com
This embellished trim corset top is on sale for £80 less than RRP, though there are sadly limited sizes left.
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www.nadinemerabi.com
Pairing together so beautifully with the corset top, it looks like a jumpsuit. The Davina Black Trousers are currently on sale for £100 less than RRP.
Dupe
www.shopcider.com
The best alternative we could find, and thankfully with a few more sizes available.
Week Eleven: Claudia
As Claudia mentioned on Instagram, this look feels like it's only missing a top hat. While we adore the Ronny Kobo Maxwell Mesh-Paneled Sequined Cady Mini Dress, £173, it's the shoes that steal the show. Claudia is wearing Manolo Blahnik Hangisi 105mm Satin Pumps (a cool £1,000), but we've found some fab dupes. For the results show, she's wearing the Maje Tweed 2-in-1 Short Dress, £429, with Gianvito Rossi Jenny Shearling-Trimmed Patent Leather Pumps, £637.
Dupe
www.stories.com
Claudia's dress is pretty unique and sadly only has limited stock online, but you can easily recreate the look by pairing a cropped blazer and sequin skirt. We think this cropped blazer from & Other Stories makes for a great dupe.
Dupe
www.apricotonline.co.uk
Pair that with a black sequin skirt, and that's outfit complete. This skirt from Apricot fits the bill and will become the go-to for all your party season events, whether you're pairing it with a blouse or a Christmas jumper.
Dupe
www.debenhams.com
A little different with the strap back and silver embellished buckle, but just as dazzling in our opinion.
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www.selfridges.com
This 2-in-1 effect short dress means that, like Claudia, you can reverse the top to have the button-up slit at the front.
Dupe
www.newlook.com
A bit like the Ronny Kobo, it's hard to find a 2-in-1 dress without getting two separate pieces. However, this dress from New Look has the metallic boucle and the faint illusion of being 2-in-1 with the buttons down to the waist.
Week Ten: Tess
After a trip to the Blackpool Tower Ballroom last week, the couples are back in the Strictly Ballroom but this time, battling it out in the comp's first-ever samba-thon. To mark the occasion, Tess is wearing this gorgeous NISSA Double-Breasted Velvet Blazer, £560, paired with NISSA Flared Velvet Trousers, £299. For the results show, she's wearing Nadine Merabi Charlotte Black Trousers, £235, and a metallic gold halter neck top that looks suspiciously like The New Arrivals Ilkyaz Ozel Loulou Bodysuit, £121.
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www.farfetch.com
Tess has paired this fuchsia pink velvet blazer with the matching flared velvet trousers, £299 - in our opinion, this would make the perfect Christmas party outfit.
Dupe
www.jigsaw-online.com
This was the best alternative we could find. The Ashby is a slightly more relaxed fit but shares a beautiful jewel-toned velvet fabric with a kick flare hem on the matching Mason Velvet Trouser, £120.
Dupe
www.newlook.com
Plisse is having a bit of a moment so we couldn't resist including this bargain find from New Look, available in sizes 6-22.
Exact
www.nadinemerabi.com
With a flattering slim fit, you can pick these trousers up in sizes XS-XXL, and four colourways in total.
Dupe
www.na-kd.com
Or for about £200 less, try these trousers from NA-KD which have the same flared leg and front seam detailing.
Week Ten: Claudia
Meanwhile, Claudia is having a classic all-black moment with a Massimo Dutti blouse, paired with The Kooples Black Flare Trousers, £265 with a subtle geometric jacquard print and white ruffle details. For the results show, Claud is wearing a Sandro Short Satin-Effect Beaded Dress, £379.
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www.thekooples.com
It's all about the details with these trousers - heritage bottoms, ruffle details and jacquard triangles. All in all, a hard one to replicate.
Dupe
www.very.co.uk
But we've tried with this pair from Very. It shares the white details and buttons, but we've switched the jacquard for a boucle design instead.
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www.selfridges.com
A vision in white, we adore this dress with the beaded detailing, pleat skirt and drop waist.
Dupe
www.karenmillen.com
Just as classy, this dress from Karen Millen is a short-sleeved take on the above with the addition of a belted waistband instead of beading.
Week Nine: Tess
It's back to the Blackpool Tower Ballroom and to mark the occasion, both Tess and Claudia have pulled out the stops with a bit of glitz and glam. On Saturday, Tess wore this dazzling Self Portrait Red Rhinestone Crepe Maxi Dress, £750, and for the results show wore the alice + olivia Cataline Jumpsuit, £805.
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www.mytheresa.com
This gorgeous dress is one of a kind with the cutout detail, high neck, and embellishment throughout.
Dupe
www.karenmillen.com
That being said, minus the cutouts, this Karen Millen dress makes a great alternative at over £600 cheaper.
Exact
www.farfetch.com
Be a walking disco ball for party season with this sequin halterneck from alice + olivia.
Dupe
www.jdwilliams.co.uk
Another fantastic dupe, this jumpsuit is just as glitzy with the addition of a keyhole detail.
Week Nine: Claudia
Claudia stole the show on Saturday, channelling a glitter ball IRL with this TALLER MARMO Mrs Ross Disco Fringed Sequined Tulle Kaftan (sadly sold out and very expensive). That being said, we reckon we could easily recreate Claud's results show look, where she's paired a leopard print blouse from fashion boutique Mac and Miller with Spanx Seamless Leggings, £74.
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www.mytheresa.com
Claudia's TALLER MARMO kaftan may be out of stock but you can buy this option from the brand instead.
Dupe
www.neverfullydressed.com
OK, this isn't a kaftan but it's got the oversized feel and plenty of sparkle. Plus, there are a few colours to choose from.
Dupe
www.marksandspencer.com
Available in sizes 6-24, this shirt from M&S has a similar design to that worn by Claudia with a slightly big fit and classic leopard print.
Exact
A favourite of Claud's, we saw her wearing these a few times on The Traitors too.
Week Eight: Tess
It's week eight and Tess is wearing this gorgeous sequin croc-print Michael Costello x REVOLVE Rumi Gown, £268, paired with beautiful silver accessories. For the results show, Tess wore a stunning red SOLACE London Bysha Maxi Dress, £532, in honour of Remembrance Sunday.
Week Eight: Claudia
Claud is wearing a Pre-Loved Victoria Beckham dress from Amazon's Luxury Stores where you too can shop new and pre-loved designer gowns. She's gone for gold with her accessories, including a necklace from TILLY SVEAAS. For the results show, Claudia is wearing an H&M Draped Blouse, £19.99, paired with a skirt from The Frankie Shop and Saint Laurent Black Platform Boots.
Week Seven: Tess
Bringing plenty of wow factor, Tess looked sensational during icons weeks wearing a very fancy Zhivago teal velvet blazer set. On Sunday night's show, Tess wore a matching pink co-ord from Zara.
Week Seven: Claudia
It's icons week and the ultimate icon is, of course, Claudia Winkleman and her floor-skimming sequin gown from Self-Portrait, £595, which is exactly what we would wear if we were on prime-time telly. It's a ten from us. On Sunday night's show, Claudia wowed in the Nadine Merabi Simone Black Dress, £375 which is made from a boucle style fabric and features a pearl trimmed neckline and pockets.
Week Six: Tess
It's fright night in the ballroom but there's nothing scary about Tess and Claud's gorgeous outfits. Dressed in black for a spooky gothic edge, Tess is wearing the Karen Millen Compact Stretch Viscose Crystal Embellished Cape Maxi Dress, £383.20 for the Saturday show and Nue Studio Dakota Dress, £287 for the results show.
Week Six: Claudia
While we're not sure on the origins of Claudia's beautiful tiered lace skirt, but you can easily recreate (just like Carlos Gu did in the live show). For the results show, Clauds wore the ME+EM Silk Broderie Trim Blouse + Tie, £295. Just grab your trusty blazer for either outfit and you're good to go.
Week Five: Tess
Tess brought a sprinkle of festive red to week five by expertly matching her lipstick to her gorgeous red bodycon dress. Tess' exact frock is the Norma Kamali Long Sleeve Drape Gown, £145. For the results show, Tess opted for the Sosander Champagne Gold Luxe Blazer, £110 and matching Wide-Leg Trousers, £69.
Week Five: Claudia
The presenter is a big fan of vampy black mini dresses this season and her latest showstopper is Karen Millen's Velvet Long Sleeve Detail Mini Dress which is less than £100. Clauds paired the look with white court heels and chunky gold jewellery. On Sunday night, Claudia opted for a statement asymmetric draped dress from Cos, £115.
Week Four: Tess
It's the week after movie week, but Tess still is proving star potential in a luxe lilac co-ord from Nadine Merabi. Tess paired the look with minimal accessories and a brilliant tan (read about her genius tan hack here). On Sunday, Tess channelled business chic in a Karen Millen The Founder Tailored Jumpsuit, £131.
Week Four: Claudia
Claudia channelled gothic vibes for Strictly's fourth week wearing a De La Vali Maxi Dress in Black Crinkle Chiffon, £420. On Sunday's show, Clauds went more budget-friendly with the Christmas party-worthy Albaray Collar and Cuff Velvet Dress, £99.
Week Three: Tess
To kick off Movie Week, Tess brought the razzle-dazzle in a gorgeous blue halterneck sequined jumpsuit from Revolve, £409. It's a statement piece that will bag you many compliments at your Christmas party. Then for Sunday night's result show, Tess looked fabulous in pink, donning The Andamane Olimpia Draped Asymmetric Midi Dress, £191 which currently has 45% off in the sale.
Week Three: Claudia
Claudia followed suit on Saturday night in an equally fun jumpsuit. Hers is from Nadine Merabi Eleanor Red Jumpsuit, £395 which features a glorious red velvet lace top, a waist-synching belt and slightly flared trousers. On Sunday, Clauds opted for the beautiful Marc Jacobs Draped Dress, £875 which is a glorious party wardrobe contender, but can also be dressed down for a preppy look.
Aimee Jakes is Closer’s trending content editor. As well as writing about skincare launches, high-street fashion and gym bag essentials, she’s forever chatting to celebs about their fancy beauty routines. Follow her on Instagram here.
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