If you thought Cat Deeley was going to sleep on her style in 2025, you're mistaken. The This Morning presenter came back to the ITV show yesterday with a bang, wearing a chic knitted dress in ochre, a surprisingly sunny colour for these January days. And on Tuesday's show, she gave me hope for spring fashion with a super sweet lace blouse that I've tracked down on the high street.
Cat took to the reigns with Ben Shepherd wearing a flounced lace blouse and clay-coloured tapered trousers, a winning combination whatever the weather.
© InstagramI found Cat's pretty blouse on & Other Stories. The sheer top is designed with an airy silhouette, and has draped gatherings around the neck. The sleeves are voluminous with double flounce cuffs and scalloped edges and Cat wore hers loose, layered over a simple white tank.
The style elevates it from your standard white blouse, with the detailing giving it a feminine feel. Like Cat, I'd wear over a tank top or under a knitted vest. For an evening outfit, wear with a colourful bra or under a blazer; it'll look fabulous with jeans, leather trousers or tapered pants.
Priced at £87, it's currently available in all sizes, from extra small to large. I'd recommend wearing it slightly oversize, to keep the look 70s boho as opposed to 80s Rivals-esque.
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And I don't know about you, but I'm ready to ditch knitwear and bulky items in favour of something lighter and more springy, and this piece perfectly nods to SS25's romantic trends.
Romantic fashion is set to be one of spring's biggest trends, with lace-detailing, flounced shapes and pretty finishes seen on the SS25 catwalks. Lace, ruffles and sheer pieces were seen on the likes of Victor Virgile, Chloe and Simone Rocha, with the emphasis on whimsical bohemian. This is about embracing the feminine side of fashion, either going full whimsy with soft pinks, buttery yellows and lashings of lace or adding in a chunkier, statement piece like a black block shoe with a lace gown.
Trust Cat to have already tapped into the romantic trend, and this blouse is spot on for those of us who want to dabble without dressing full-on romance novel heroine. Her usual style is less whimsy, so it's nice to see the mother-of-two branching out into a more girly feel. Cat usually favours a more minimalist look, with streamlined silhouettes and neutral palettes like black, cream and khaki.
Cat wore the blouse with a pair of smart trousers from Sezane. The trousers, priced at £135, have a creased front and slightly taper at the ankle. For me, it's the colour that makes these stand out. The hue is a clay-rose mix, not too pink with a brown undertone. The colour looks amazing with white, and is ideal for those of us - me included - who want to embrace colour without it being too bright.
The 48-year-old often wears & Other Stories, mixing the high street pieces with more luxurious designers. I myself find the brand a great go-to for a slightly more elevated high street buy, as the quality is brilliant and the pieces wearable versions of big fashion trends.
