Claudia Winkleman has always been a bit of a style icon. With her signature heavy fringe, smoky eyes and semi-gothic taste for monochrome, she’s perfected that effortless cool-girl vibe we all secretly (or not-so-secretly) want for ourselves. But during her stint as host of The Traitors, her outfits have become as eagerly anticipated by BBC watchers as the gripping drama of the show itself. And the unsung hero of her wardrobe that you may not have spotted? A simple, stretchy pair of leggings with a bit of magic.
That’s right, the item most of us shove on for lazy days at home is the same one that stars in many of her most iconic show looks (leave it to Claudia to take this humble wardrobe staple and turn it into the centrepiece, eh?). The exact pair she’s been wearing this season are SPANX’s Eco Care Seamless Leggings, £58 on Next.
We know this because her brilliant stylist, Sinead McKeefry, tags most of her outfits from the new series on Instagram, revealing that Claud’s The Traitors wardrobe includes a mix of high-end staples and versatile essentials, with these Spanx Seamless Leggings, as well as the brand’s faux leather leggings, £89, being the key players to some of her oversized blazer and mini dress looks.
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But, of course, these aren’t just leggings. SPANX is known for its innovative ‘magic support’ fabrics that help give the illusion of toned legs and stomachs. These leggings don’t just fit—they flatter. With a double-layer waistband that smooths your tummy, a centre seam-free design to keep things sleek (cough cough *camel toe*), and a four-way stretch that moves with you, they’re designed to look great whether you’re lounging or lunging.
If you’re a legging wearer, it’s definitely worth investing in a good pair like this that you know won’t give you knicker show-through, a VPL or lose their shape after a couple of washes.
Plus, as the presenter proves, you can really pair them with anything to make a chic outfit. When Claudia wears the slim-fitting leggings on the bottom, she often goes for oversized blazers or chunky jumpers on top, keeping the look casual but chic. It’s an easy formula anyone can replicate, and it’s the kind of styling trick that lets you reimagine pieces already in your wardrobe
Even the texture of the leggings matters. Claudia’s go-to SPANX pairs aren’t just plain cotton – they’re luxe fabrics like stretch ponte, faux leather, or even velvet. These little upgrades take the leggings from casual to polished, making them feel appropriate for almost any occasion.
Oh, Claude. What will we do when The Traitors is over for another season? We’ll have to go back to our trackies.
