Claudia Winkleman Celebrity Traitors Fashion Affordable High Street Alternatives

I’m not ashamed to admit that I was at least 40% watching the Celebrity Traitors for Claudia Winkleman’s fashion.

It’s not exactly a hot take to say that her stylist (thank you Sinead McKeefry for your Instagram outfit dissections) has struck the perfect blend of heritage and goth in Claudia’s outfits, and it’s the exact vibe I want to embody this winter.

Unfortunately for me, I don’t have a personal stylist, nor the budget to splash out on some of Claudia’s garms. But what I do have, folks, is the shopping skill.

So in memoriam of the Celebrity Traitors ending, I’ve put that talent to good use to find the best affordable alternatives for some of the staple pieces of clothing Claudia wears on the show – and even recreated some of the outfits myself.

There is one benefit to living in a country with perpetually cold winters: the outerwear. If there’s one thing Claudia and Sinead understand, it’s that oftentimes, a great coat or jacket can make or break a winter outfit.

Throughout the season, Claudia can be seen sporting at least one Great Coat in each episode, from a wax Barbour jacket, to a full length wool coat, eskimo-like faux fur jacket, and endless bombers.

I have to tip my hat to Claudia’s commitment to a statement collar, whether that’s a funnel neck or pop of faux fur, and luckily those are all over the high street at the moment, so it’s relatively easy (and affordable) to recreate the look.

Of course, it wouldn’t be The Traitors without a cape, which Claudia sports alongside the Traitors in the opening sequence to the show.

While a cape can easily teeter into costume territory, Sinead grounds the look with a pair of fingerless gloves and some excellent lug sole boots.

I really felt like I could announce the most terrifying mission of your life in this Ro & Zo cape, which is currently on sale and comes with a bang on trend neckerchief to modernise it a little.

Another thing Claudia’s style proves is that maintaining a base body temperature post-Halloween doesn’t have to look bulky.

Through her styling, Sinead also teaches us a masterclass in knitwear and shirt layering, with endless combinations of excellent knitwear worn atop a delicate lace or pussy bow shirt. It makes me think: Victoriana is so back.

However, Claudia is also not afraid of a simple statement piece of knitwear, such as a Celine stripey jumper and a great pair of cargo pants.

This Ro & Zo knit was as close as I could find to the one Claudia is wearing here, and it’s on sale right now.

Okay, I’ve already praised her knits and her outerwear, but it’s honestly safe to say that each part of Claudia’s outfits is perfect.

Pleated skirts are truly the hero piece of The Traitors, and I can’t see one now without thinking of her. And while I’m extremely envious of her Chopova Lowena skirt and vintage Vivienne Westwood trousers, I’ve had to settle for some more affordable (but equally as great) options.

This M&S option looks pretty much identical to the Le Kilt skirts Claudia wears on the show, but is just £48 (hurry, though, it’s selling out).

Claudia can often be seen going all-out with her fashion at the roundtable, with appearances from designers such as Simone Rocha, Shushu/Tong and Bella Freud.

More affordable, but just as glam, alternatives can be found on the likes of Sister Jane and Boden.

Here I am not wearing, but holding up, a Sister Jane dress that’s a pretty swap for the Shushu/Tong dress Claudia wore at the second round table. If you do decide to get it, size up!