Claudia Winkleman’s Spanx leggings were a staple in her The Traitors wardrobe, and it seems the presenter has brought them back again on this year’s BAFTAs red carpet
When The Traitors’ third season aired at the start of this year, you could be forgiven for thinking Claudia Winkleman’s wardrobe was only fit for the chilly Scottish highlands. However the presenter just proved how versatile her style is, as she re-wore one of her best castle outfits for the BAFTAs red carpet.
Claudia looks to have paired one of her most-worn wardrobe staples from The Traitors, her Spanx Seamless Leggings, £58, with another of her go-tos, an oversize tuxedo-style blazer. The look is becoming one of her signature outfits, with Claudia also wearing a variation of the look to the MobLand Global Premiere in London in March.
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For her 2025 BAFTAs look – where Claudia’s nominated for best Entertainment Performance – the host swapped her usual chunky boots for a pair of contrasting white stiletto heels, with a patent black clutch and a slinky black top underneath the oversized blazer. Her Spanx Seamless Leggings are currently available on Amazon in sizes XS to 2XL, and give you all the added support and smoothing of shapewear whilst still being totally wearable.
The Spanx leggings have a high waisted design which hits at your natural waistline, helping to smooth and sculpt areas like your tummy and hips. The waistband is double-layered to provide extra support, with an all-over seamless design which prevents digging in or rubbing. The wide waistband also prevents rolling or slipping, so you don’t need to worry about constantly pulling them up or readjusting as you wear them.
The Spanx Seamless Leggings are a little pricey at £58 per pair, with some more affordable options including Next’s Black Tummy Control Seamless Shaping Leggings and Simply Be’s MAGISCULPT Firm Control Ankle Length High Waist Shapewear Leggings are £30, with the code VIBES getting you an extra 25% off. SKIMS’ Core Sculpt Leggings, on the other hand are much pricier at £94.
Claudia’s Spanx Seamless Leggings, however, have racked up more than 1800 five star reviews, with one saying: “These may be expensive but they are really worth it! They come up small so sent them back and got the bigger size (ordered XS and returned them for a S). The returns system – which I have never used before was really brilliant! Just in their original plastic bag I returned them to my local PO, showed them the QR code Amazon had sent me and the money was back in my account in 2 days!! Unbelievably great service! I then ordered the bigger size and they arrived the next day!”
Another wrote: “Fits like a glove. I’ve got really long gangly legs and was a bit worried these would be half mast… but to my delight they are perfect! Thick material, snug as a bug and look swanky with boots and a big thick sweater.”
One did caution, though: “I found these quite small, I know they’re meant to smooth but found them quite restricting on the legs and waist and I don’t like the bottom of them the hem is tight. They weren’t comfortable.”
However others praised: “Omg my figure looks fab in these and lots of people comment and want to buy some. I am a 12-14 and the medium is a good fit.”