Seasoned TV presenter AJ Odudu has been announced as co-host of fashion reality show, M&S: Dress The Nation and naturally, we're already excited for the onslaught of brilliant outfits. The six-part series will follow ten budding fashion designers (no prior experience needed) battle it out during a series of style briefs with the winner landing a lucrative design role at M&S and their own bespoke collection available in stores. It's essentially The Great British Bake Off but for fashion, and we have a feeling this will be your next TV binge.
Along with nail-bitingly tense tasks and a star-studded judge panel, the show promises plenty of style inspiration as Odudu will be kitted out exclusively in M&S' latest drops. Proving her style prowess, the co-host attended the show's premiere in central London wearing a Velvet Tailored Single Breasted Blazer, £79 paired with the matching Cotton Rich Velvet Straight Leg Trousers, £45 which makes the perfect statement-meets-comfort party season ensemble.
The host paired the M&S suit with minimal jewellery and barely-there gold strap heels. Customers have already rated the teal suit five-stars online and we predict it won't be around for long.
It's not just Odudu who will be influencing us to hit the high street. The 36-year-old is joined by co-host Vernon Key and a roster of well-dressed celebrity judges including Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Vogue Williams, Cat Deeley and Mel B.
Shop all of AJ Odudu's M&S: Dress The Nation outfits so far below.
Shop: AJ Odudu's M&S: Dress The Nation outfits
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For the show premiere, AJ Odudu made a case for a blue velvet suit which we predict will be a sell-out.
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The above tailored blazer would look great on it's own or even better paired with these matching straight-leg trousers.
Aimee Jakes is Grazia’s trending content editor. As well as writing about skincare launches, high-street fashion and gym bag essentials, she’s forever chatting to celebs about their fancy beauty routines. Follow her on Instagram here.