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 donโt think theyโve 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 youโve got one good thing, one treat, you can build around that.
And your worst fashion mistake? Thereโs 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 didnโt feel like mistakes but looking back you laugh [and think], โWhy did I go out the door?โ
Julia Morris has an Adidas sneaker to match any outfit.
Whatโs on your wish list? I have one frock from The Vampireโs Wife and Iโd 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 couldnโt deal with anyone elseโs sweat, so I made it into my gown cellar.
What shoes do you wear most often? Iโve got a substantial collection of Adidas trainers in various colours. It doesnโt matter what outfit comes my way, I have a trainer to go with it.
Is there something youโd never wear? I havenโt completely turned my back on denim, but I am rarely in jeans.
Is there a current trend you like? Big sleeve, small waist.
Whoโs 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. Itโs a gentle stir; you look quite
sensible, but youโve got the mouth of a wharf worker.
Whatโs your favourite off-duty, casual Sunday look? Iโm very much enjoying a Kristian Williams silk pyjama-style set. It looks like youโve made a bigger effort than you have.
Julia Morris is co-host of Iโm a Celebrityโฆ Get Me Out of Here on Channel 10 and 10Play.
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