Steal Carrie Johnson's style in the £700 dress she wore on a date with the PM

by 24britishtvJan. 12, 2022, midnight 75
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Carrie Johnson’s style – from her choices in (very expensive) wallpaper to the decoy rental wedding dresses she ordered to wed the Prime Minister – is regularly hitting headlines.

With a focus on sustainability and independent designers, she regularly wears pieces that start conversations, with a recent ‘fit showing off her fashion credentials.

Last night, as a leaked email about a ‘BYOB’ party during lockdown rocked the Tory party, Boris and Carrie were spotted at private members’ club Oswald’s in Mayfair – and while political scandals are top of the conversational agenda, the PM’s wife’s dress has also got people talking.

Carrie Johnson was pictured leaving Oswald’s ahead of Boris and dipping into a blacked-out Range Rover, sporting a £695 dress from quirky label Wiggy Kit.

With the eyes of the country on the couple, the 33-year-old paired the velvet embroidered frock with a £413 Anya Hindmarch eyes beaded shoulder bag and large droplet-shaped earrings.

Whatever your thoughts on the country’s leader or his spouse, you can get your hands on the very same dress worn by Carrie, or take inspiration from the boho vibes of the look for less than the cost of a drink at their swanky members’ clubs.

Here’s the Wiggy Kit option worn by the UK’s first partner, as well as some dupes for those of us without a ministerial budget.

UK designer Wiggy Kit specialises in pieces to be worn for generations to come, with quality fabrics and unique detailing that’ll stand the test of time.

This Marais dress is military inspired and made with canvas and velvet for a satisfyingly heavy drape.

As it’s the exact one Carrie Johnson wore, expect it to sell out.

With the same hippie chick shape and delicate embroidery, head to M&S for a Carrie-esque dress on a budget.

Down from £55, it’s made using sustainably-sourced pure cotton and will see you through the seasons with blouson sleeves and a work-friendly length.

There are only a few sizes left in this, so be quick if you want to nab one.

For a more formal event, go for a hefty fabric like velour. Not only will it give you a streamlined silhouette, it also keeps you warm without a jacket (a necessity on these cold winter evenings).

From SilkFred, this dress has £20 off the original sale price, and is guaranteed to make you feel like you’re guest of honour at a renaissance banquet.

Emulate Carrie Johnson as well as the 60s and 70s styles that are everywhere right now in this number from Asos design.

A day-to-night staple with a square neckline, slim fit, and drop hem, it’ll suit anyone who wants to accentuate their curves.

Originally priced at £140, this Jigsaw number is currently on sale with over half off.

In a lightweight linen blend, it offers an airier take on the Wiggy Kit version, while still featuring the tunic shape and embroidery to emulate it.

If you love the detailing on the Wiggy Kit original dress but prefer to show a little more skin, this one’s for you.

With floral black-and-white embroidery and a tie back, it’s easy to throw on on its own or layered for winter. Bonus points, it’s only £35.

Pure cotton meets intricate eyelet detailing on this timeless dress – plus it’s reduced from £280, making it a steal if you like designer brands.

It has long sleeves and a high neckline so can be worn when you need to be more demure, but it can equally become a holiday staple with some sandals and a raffia bag.

Particularly if you dress modestly, broderie anglaise is a gorgeous way to add intrigue to a dress.

This high-neck option from Next will suit every body, with intricate detailing that elevate it from a standard black maxi.

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