'I wore Claudia Winkleman's £58 'magic' leggings and this is what made them perfect'

'I wore Claudia Winkleman's £58 'magic' leggings and this is what made them perfect' Newspoint | 05/02/2025 03:39:06

If there's one thing that Claudia Winkleman is famous for, it's her incredible style. The British TV icon certainly makes looking chic whilst keeping comfortable easy - and one of the pieces she wears on The Traitors happens to be .

As a 43-year-old, I now find myself searching for ‘timeless pieces’ to add to my wardrobe. The current trend at Shein or ASOS doesn't cut it for me. What I really want is a blend of quality and comfort, even if that means spending more.

I can't get enough of Claudia Winkleman’s on the latest series of The Traitors - and even though I didn't watched the show, I certainly kept an eye on what she wore. Her style has a sort of Highland Goth vibe - and I'm impressed.

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Thankfully, my wardrobe already includes a cape, and several tartan items - such as scarves and skirts. Despite being way out of my budget, I felt I had my Claudia style book in check.

But one crucial item was missing. The leggings Claudia pairs with her knitwear and blazer in the show: (£58).

Just a quick search on Google will bring up heaps of blogs and articles praising as the only ones you will need in your wardrobe for the rest of your life.

I know all too well about this area after going on a mission to find myself the perfect leggings, reports .

I can offer some expertise in this area having been on somewhat of a journey myself to find the perfect leggings. I found the widely praised Boden ones soft but too thin, and even gave some TU Sainsbury’s options a go after seeing a recommendation on Mumsnet (stiff, thin and awful).

Despite the steep £58 price tag, I decided to try out . I've already got a pair of the famous big pants loved by many, so the brand is a trusted name in my house.

The leggings boast plenty of great reviews as well, some have hailed them as a ‘godsend’, ‘magic’ and fitting ‘like a glove’. But people have complained about the sizing - a sentiment I agree with, having pondered for a while over whether to go for a small or medium.

, and as someone who usually opts for a size 10 and often a small in most stores, that’s what I chose. The leggings looked quite small upon arrival but I was proven wrong after trying them on.

What made these leggings different to other pairs I had tried previously was its thick jersey material, which features a criss-cross weave of threads you can see if you look closely.

There's a cuff on the bottom of the legs to keep them in place, and the waistband is thick and strong - perfect for keeping you sucked in. Not only are they extremely comfy and don’t ride up or down, but the main reason I adore is because they are entirely squat proof. All that's missing from my wardrobe is one of those pricey knits and I will be fully ready to channel Claudia.