How to recreate Claudia Winkleman’s iconic The Traitors outfits
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Season three has landed with chunky knits, statement blazers and cape coats galore. Thanks to its perfect blend of game playing in pursuit of prize money, high-stakes drama, psychological warfare, crying (a lot of it) and contestants unlike those usually found on reality TV shows (we’re looking at you, Love Island), The Traitors has become a hit for the BBC.
![[A classic Winkleman look, featuring a tweed blazer, black leggings and ankle boots]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/02/10/Screenshot-2025-01-02-at-10.52.04.jpg)
It’s now officially back on our screens, with season three set to dominate WhatsApp groups and social media feeds once more. But as well as game playing and divisive characters, it’s Claudia Winkleman’s aspirational knit-heavy wardrobe that steals the show.
![[The country blazer is elevated by a frill blouse]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/02/10/Screenshot-2025-01-02-at-10.57.09.jpg)
Fans of The Traitors tune in just as much for her covetable style as for the programme itself. The Winkleman effect has caused myriad pieces to sell out (see that chunky red jumper she wore in season two). With the help of her stylist Sinead McKeefry, the presenter has carved out a niche for herself – think monochrome separates, fingerless gloves, boxy silhouettes and oversized fits.
Favouring chunky wool, tweed and velvet fabrics, Winkleman’s wardrobe perfectly complements the moody feel of the show, from the gothic Scottish castle to the tense roundtable setting. Speaking to The Independent last year, McKeefry shared some tips for replicating Winkleman’s looks on The Traitors. “If it’s The Traitors countryside chic look you want to go for, have a really good coat that you feel comfortable in,” says McKeefry. “Once you arrive somewhere, sometimes it’s nice to still feel put together.”.
