Cat Deeley's chic high street blazer dress is the perfect workwear staple - but not everyone is convinced by her shoe choice
Cat Deeley 's chic high street blazer dress is the perfect workwear staple, though not everyone was a fan of her choice of shoe.
The ITV presenter flaunted her stylish look on Thursday's instalment of This Morning, alongside co-host Ben Shephard.
She wore a White Blazer Mini Dress by Mint Velvet, and paired the smart piece alongside white heels with a chain detail.
The sophisticated blazer dress features gold hammered buttons along the front and peaked lapels.
While the sleek, long sleeves are finished off with buttons on the cuffs.
Cat's co-host Ben complimented her shoes in a behind the scene clip, according to Hello! and gushed: 'Look at these heels! Look at these shoes!'
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However Hello! magazine's verdict wasn't so positive, describing the chain ankle strap as a 'tricky' and 'less flattering choice', but noting they still 'look incredible' on Cat.
A similar option to Cat's outfit can be found at French Connection in the Halterneck Blazer Mini Dress.
Available in summer white and black, the piece features a halterneck with peak lapels, in a sophisticated look that mirrors Cat's but with short sleeves.
The blazer wraps long the front and has just one gold button.
While Selfridges offers a House Of CB piece, the Amia woven blazer mini dress.
The dress is single-breasted and has notch lapels, in a slightly different style to the ITV presenter.
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Compact Stretch Darted Tailored Blazer Mini Dress £151.20 Shop
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It also features long sleeves and padded shoulders, adding shape, as well as buttoned cuffs and three white buttons along the front.
Alternatively, Karen Millen sells a Compact Stretch Darted Tailored Blazer Mini Dress in ivory and pink.
The dress is fitted in a tailored silhouette that flaunts your figure, and boasts a smart collared neckline with lapels.
While River Island sells a White Bow Back Blazer Mini Dress in a range of sizes.
The piece has a collar and smart buttons along the front, as well as long sleeves in a similar fashion to Cat's outfit.
As for the back, a stunning bow detail hangs from the cut-out feature, adding volume and style to the look.
Though it's not known where Cat's heels are from, similar options can be found.
Dune offer Block Heel Chain Detail T-Bar Sandals that boast white straps and a small chain.
They feature a block heel and are made from leather, making it perfect for summer looks.
While Stone PU Faux Leather Square Toe Chain Detail Strappy Heels can be found at Femme Luxe.
The shoes feature a square toe, just like Cat's heels, and a chunky gold chain.
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