Tess Daly has hired a new stylist to spice up her Strictly Come Dancing wardrobe after a series of her fashion choices received negative comments online.
The presenter, 55, has swapped James Yardley, known for his edgier looks, for Laury Smith, who brings a classic, glamorous style to her Saturday night ensembles.
Although she is a fashion role model to millions, Ms Daly has faced harsh criticism from some viewers during previous series.
One said a pair of £99 black faux leather trousers from John Lewis that Ms Daly wore on the show last year looked like a “rubbish bag”, or like she had borrowed them from a Cornish fisherman.
Ms Daly is wearing a pair of £99 black faux leather trousers from John Lewis which people say look like a “rubbish bag”.
Galván London’s purple thigh-slit dress she wore in 2020 was compared to ‘a Quality Street wrap’
Meanwhile, a purple thigh-slit Galvan London dress she wore in 2020 drew comparisons to ‘a Quality Street wrap’, and another dress of hers was compared to ‘Bacofoil’ in 2021.
Another commented online: “It shouldn’t be that hard to dress a beautiful woman.”
However, Daly’s ensemble last Saturday, which included a dark blue jumpsuit from Australian fashion brand Nookie and jewelry from Missoma, was a hit.
One viewer summed up their opinion by saying: ‘Tess has never looked more beautiful! How does he get younger with each series?
Another wrote of her new look: “Now she doesn’t look like the ‘poor relation’ next to Claudia (Winkleman) – well done, Laury.”
The Stockport-born star has co-presented Strictly Come Dancing since it began in 2004.
Her new Ms Smith wardrobe in this series includes bespoke designer jumpsuits from Alexander McQueen to stunning figure-flattering dresses from designers including Lavish Alice and Rebecca Vallance.
Ms Smith has worked with the likes of Lady Gaga, Jessie J and singer Alesha Dixon, who won the fifth season of Strictly in 2007. She has also worked as a costume designer on ITV’s The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent.
Last Saturday, Daly wore a dark blue jumpsuit from Australian fashion brand Nookie and jewelry from Missoma that was a hit.
Mrs. Daly wears a red jumpsuit, the upper part of which resembles a jacket, while wearing silver shoes.
However, not everyone has praised the wardrobe change. Yardley, who worked on several series with Daly, said: “I would hate to be predictable and I make no apologies for my decisions.”
He currently works with Olympic jumper Tom Daley and actress Hannah Waddingham.
Eagle-eyed Strictly viewers have noticed that Ms Daly has yet to show her knees in this series. Cruel critics previously said his knees had been “declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site” and compared them to chestnuts.
A source said: ‘Tess’ reason for switching is intriguing. You may want a sophisticated and more avant-garde look. He’s gone all out with Laury and is getting rave reviews.
