Cat Deeley has made a super stylish return to This Morning this week, following the summer break - and no, we didn't expect anything less. And Cat's outfit on Tuesday's show is giving me Y2K vibes with the most flattering pair of denim jeans I've seen in a while. You better believe I'll be snapping them up.
The 47-year-old's high street jeans make the 5ft9 star look even taller, and as a 5ft4-something woman I need all the height I can get.
Cat's jeans, from Reiss, are a 'palazzo' style, which sit high on the waist and have a gradual flare - think of them as a mash-up between flares and wide-leg jeans.
© InstagramPalazzo jeans, or trousers, give the illusion of longer, slimmer legs and as most are cut high on the waist, they add even more length. Yes, even to us vertically challenged women. The cut balances out your hips, creating a streamlined shape.
Tucking in a top, be it a halter-neck like Cat's Zara top, or more casual top like a T-shirt or blouse, can add a little more height too.
One thing I'm loving about these jeans is that the cut looks smarter than other jean types, even if a lighter wash like Cat's pair of jeans. Like the mum-of-two, I'd add a heel, be it a slim strappy pair or a cowboy boot, to accentuate the wide-leg cut.
And since we're not all as tall as Cat, it might be a bit of trial and error in finding the right length of this style of jeans. Obviously, they don't lend themselves to a turn-up and unless you're handy with a needle and thread, hemming them might not be the cheapest option.
You'll find quite a few high street brands stock their jeans in different lengths, including short/petite and long, as well as regular. It's worth checking the reviews and the sizing information to check which pair would be best for your frame.
Like Cat's barrel jeans, worn a few months ago on the show, I'd recommend shopping for a pair of palazzo jeans in non-stretch denim to allow them to keep their shape.
Along with Cat's jeans, I found a few similar pairs on the high street if you want to replicate her look.
How I chose the best palazzo jeans
Style: Called 'palazzo', I've included jeans with this moniker. You can also search for high waisted wide leg jeans, for a similar style.
Price: They're all under £75, since payday feels a lifetime away.
Lengths: I've included palazzo jeans from brands that offer different leg lengths, including short, regular and long.
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Reiss Ameria Palazzo Jeans in Light Blue
- Waist sizes 24 - 32
- Available in short, regular and long
- Colours: Light blue, mid blue and black
These are Cat's actual jeans, she has the pair in light blue.
Cut from soft stretch-enhanced denim, the back pockets are slightly distressed and the jeans have slightly lighter patches on the front.
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M&S Wide Palazzo Leg Jean
- Sizes 6 - 22
- Short, regular and long available
- Colours: Light indigo, dark indigo and black
Designed in a super wide-leg fit, these M&S jeans have a high waist, five pockets and made from a soft lyocell™-blend.
I love these for a more exaggerated take on the palazzo pant, which would look ridiculously chic with a heel.
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River Island Palazzo Jeans
- Sizes 6 - 18
- Available in short, regular and long
- Colours: Blue, mid-blue and grey
River Island's palazzo jeans have a more street style fit, with a baggier, wider flare and mid-rise waist.
Made from 100% cotton, they're non-stretch so retain their shape throughout the day.
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Next Palazzo Wide Leg Jeans
- Sizes 8 - 22
- Available in short, regular and long
- Colours: Bleach wash and dark blue
If its a high-waist you're after, Next's palazzo pants have that plus a baggy, wide leg to embrace the look.
As well as short and regular, these jeans are available in long and extra-long.
