TV presenter Lorraine Kelly has wowed viewers this morning after appearing on her eponymous breakfast show in a cherry pink dress and matching heels. Fans told her she looked ‘absolutely gorgeous’ in the comments of her latest Instagram post as she posed in the midi from designer brand Phase Eight.
Lorraine wore the brand’s Petra Wrap Pleated Midi Dress, which comes in at £135. It features a pleated high-low skirt and v-neck design, and is said to be ‘the perfect option for wearing to your next special occasion.”
The 63-year-old was styled by Corrine Kaenzig, who placed her in a pair of matching pink heels from ASOS.
Viewers absolutely adored the look, writing: “You look stunning - best outfit this summer darling.” Another said: “Very glamorous dress I love it,” while a third added: “These jewel colours really suit you.”
One shopper who bought the dress even said they wore it to the races, commenting: “I wore this to Royal Ascot last week. I agree the sizing is on the large size though. Fab colour on you.”
As beautiful as the Phase Eight dress is, with a three-figure price tag, it’s not the cheapest for those looking to update their wardrobe on a budget. But worry not, because we’ve found a strikingly similar dress at an affordable high street favourite which makes the perfect alternative.
New Look’s Deep Pink Satin Pleated Midi Wrap Dress comes in at a much cheaper £36.99, with shoppers saying it has the ‘quality of a designer label’. The satin pink pleated midi features a similar v-neckline and short sleeves with a wrap front and belted waist. All it’s really missing is the high-low hem - but for around £100 less , we’d be willing to overlook that detail.
Shoppers have loved the dress and say it’s great for summer, but some added that the sizes do run a bit large. One said: “This dress had the quality of a designer label but at an affordable price it was so easy to wear for the whole day and I had lots of compliments. Thank.god for New Look saved the day after lots of online ordering for an outfit.”
Another added: “Really lovely dress. Thin fabric but this is good for the warmer weather. I would say the top half was ever so slightly a looser fit on myself but the pleated skirt was perfect. I would opt down a size if purchasing.”
Available in sizes 6-22, it’s got a slightly smaller size range than the Phase Eight dress, which goes up to 26, but its fit and flare design means you can finish the look with stiletto heels for a night out or dress down with your favourite flats when heading to brunch.
The pleated dress comes in pink, just like Lorraine’s more expensive dress, as well as an emerald green shade, also under £37.
You can shop Lorraine’s exact dress here on Phase Eight for £135 , or head to New Look to snap up the more affordable number for £36.99 here.
