Susanna Reid delighted Good Morning Britain viewers on Tuesday with her chic polka dot tea dress, serving us all a lesson in timeless daytime glamour. The classic print brought a vintage-charm while the flattering tea dress silhouette was the right amount of polish, perfect for early-morning TV.
The style was straight out of the royal fashion playbook, with the midi reminding us of the polka dot dresses Princess Kate favours.
- Susanna Reid, 55, wore a classic polka dot dress on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday.
- Susanna's navy dress is available from Monsoon, via Next.
- The style follows Princess Kate's fashion formula: tea dress, polka dots and midi length
What set Susanna's apart, though, were the small, subtle touches, both flattering, feminine and elevating her dress to new high street heights.
© InstagramSusanna's midi dress from Monsoon (which you can buy from M&S and Next) is such a great investment buy for spring; from days in the office to Ascot, weddings and christenings, it can transcend any event to be spot on for the occasion.
The dress even has a royal-inspired name - it's called the Kate Puff Sleeve Dress, perhaps named after the Princess of Wales for its likeness to dresses the royal is often spotted in. Patterned with polka dots, this dress features a smart collar, short puff sleeves and perhaps the best feature - silver flower brooches that are dotted down the bodice.
The floaty fabric is anchored by a nipped in waist and super flattering darting under the bust, skimming the tummy and hips to sit in true classic style.
Available in sizes 8 - 24, it's already been worn by one of Susanna's colleagues. Alison Hammond looked stunning in the dress earlier this year on This Morning. If that isn't proof this is a classic, capsule buy then we don't know what is.
Polka dot dresses are always in vogue, and if Susanna's style doesn't quite fit the bill for you, take inspiration from our best polka dot dress edit to find your new fave from the high street.
© BBCPrincess Kate often wears the classic print because of its easy elegance, adding a touch of chic to shirt dresses, tea dresses and formal attire.
You'll find similar styles to Susanna's with a more purse-friendly price tag from many of the top brands. A longer sleeve version for £39 can be found at John Lewis, with a more traditional shirt dress style shape. The Saskia dress at Finery London is a similar tea dress shape as Susanna's, and reduced to £24.50.
Susanna's chic ensemble received rave praise from viewers, with fans flooding her Instagram to applaud her outfit. Even her fellow GMB host Charlotte Hawkins left a message of approval, writing: "Looking fab - love this dress on you!" We couldn't agree more!
Susanna's recent Good Morning Britain style
Susanna's GMB wardrobe relies heavily on the British high street, and the TV presenter is not afraid to mix her style up; she'll veer from smart formal dresses one day to chic separates another, with her outfits more often than not having one thing in common: a big dopamine-inducing dose of bold, bright colours.
© InstagramSome of her recent wardrobe highlights include the eye-catching Mariella Shirt, a paisley print blouse from Hobbs. The Sosandar Twist Front Dress is a favourite of Susanna's, as she's worn the style in both leopard print and floral - a good reminder to us all that if you find a flattering dress, snap it up in every colour and pattern.
