Susanna Reid is angelic in crisp white blazer dress that celebrates tailoring over flowing silhouettes

Susanna Reid looked so angelic in her crisp white blazer dress at the Television Journalism Awards and it was a celebration of tailoring.

One of the best things about dressing for spring and summer is getting to shed our thick winter coats and wear more lightweight jackets like trench coats and blazers. Their tailored shape brings a put-together, smart feel to an outfit and Susanna Reid has just shown that the same is true of blazer dresses. They’re something a little different to the flowing midi dresses that are everywhere in spring/summer and make a fabulous date night outfit.

The Good Morning Britain star wore her Karen Millen tuxedo dress to the Royal Television Society’s Television Journalism Awards on 5th March. Susanna was nominated for Network Presenter of the Year and congratulated the winner Sophy Ridge on Instagram in a caption alongside two pictures of her outfit.

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When you want smarter silhouettes and tailoring then Karen Millen is one of the best British clothing brands to look at and Susanna’s dress epitomised this. It combined all the classic details we love about blazers and blazer dresses like the structured shoulders and long lapels with the contemporary cape accent over the shoulder.

This gave it such a lovely shape and is something more unique than traditional long sleeves. The blend of modern and traditional style worked seamlessly and although this blazer dress also comes in cobalt blue and black, Susanna went for an angelic white tone. White occasionwear doesn’t suit every occasion, for example weddings, but for parties and other special celebrations a white dress makes a real impact.

Even if you’re not a fan of white dresses, a blazer dress in a tone you love and which works with your go-to accessories is a gorgeous option. There’s something about tailoring that feels so sophisticated and sleek and you can style a blazer dress just as you would any other dress in your collection.

The Good Morning Britain host stepped out in white court shoes which had a subtle iridescent shimmer. They were special but still understated and complemented the dress. Susanna added even more sparkle with a delicate gold necklace, bangle, ring and her watch. She had her hair in soft waves to finish off this award night ensemble.

Outside of attending events, you can still take inspiration from her Karen Millen outfit as white blazers are a staple for so many of us in spring and summer. Although they require a bit more styling than a dress, you can throw on a blazer with so many outfits. We particularly love creating a smart-casual look by wearing them with jeans, a T-shirt and our best white trainers.

White or black blazers are the most versatile in terms of mixing and matching them with other shades, though Susanna Reid wearing a white blazer dress to the awards is quite a change for her. She tends to wear a lot of vibrant colours to events and for filming Good Morning Britain, favouring royal blues, pinks and reds.