‘I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here’ host shares her secrets for great style

What are the three essential items in your wardrobe? A decent bra, large underpants and a flat shoe.

Any go-to jewellery? Two exquisite rings by Sydney jeweller Victoria Buckley.

Can you remember a favourite outfit you wore as a child? A pair of gauchos [ultra wide-legged pants] when I was about 12. I don’t think they’ve made a comeback, the mighty gaucho. Looking back, we should have steered well clear.

What was your first fashion moment? My mother always had exquisite taste. I remember when I was a child she would save up and maybe once a year buy a pair of Charles Jourdan shoes. I learnt that if you’ve got one good thing, one treat, you can build around that.

And your worst fashion mistake? There’s a photo of me at Club Med in 1988 in a straw hat. I have no business in a hat, plus I had on shoulder pads that looked like I might have been playing in an American football team. At the time they didn’t feel like mistakes but looking back you laugh [and think], “Why did I go out the door?”

What’s on your wish list? I have one frock from The Vampire’s Wife and I’d love another. I also dream about adding a corseted Vivienne Westwood gown to my collection. I have an enviable wardrobe from my 75 years in the business! When I moved into my house, it had a weird sauna off the bathroom. I couldn’t deal with anyone else’s sweat, so I made it into my gown cellar.

What shoes do you wear most often? I’ve got a substantial collection of Adidas trainers in various colours. It doesn’t matter what outfit comes my way, I have a trainer to go with it.

Is there something you’d never wear? I haven’t completely turned my back on denim, but I am rarely in jeans.

Is there a current trend you like? Big sleeve, small waist.

Who’s your favourite fashion icon? I am a huge Victoria Beckham fan. When you have a brain and mouth like mine, dressing with a more conservative edge is helpful. It’s a gentle stir; you look quite
sensible, but you’ve got the mouth of a wharf worker.

What’s your favourite off-duty, casual Sunday look? I’m very much enjoying a Kristian Williams silk pyjama-style set. It looks like you’ve made a bigger effort than you have.

Julia Morris is co-host of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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