Holly Willoughby’s poppy-patterned velvet mini dress is perfect for winter

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping expertsSign up for our free IndyBest emailHolly Willoughby and Philip Schofield are once again dishing up the latest news and covering hot topics from the This Morning sofa.But that’s not all viewers are tuning in for. For many, Willoughby is a source of fashion inspiration, as her outfits always impress, and her latest autumn looks are continuing to deliver effortless elegance.Willoughby is a style icon after our own hearts, too – opting for affordable high-street favourites, including LK Bennett, Oasis, Karen Millen, La Redoute and Nobody’s Child, to name just a few.Last week alone, she wore a frilled silk blouse from & Other Stories with a pair of trousers from one of our favourite French brands, Sezane, and our new go-to tweed mini skirt from Sandro.As for today, the presenter has opted for a retro, long-sleeved mini dress hailing from A-lister favourite Rixo. Perfect for the festive season, here’s where to shop the velvet look. Read more:Where is Holly Willoughby’s outfit from and where can I buy it?For Tuesday’s show, Willoughby wore a £265 poppy-printed, long-sleeved mini dress from Rixo. Rixo Malibu black poppy velvet mix dress: £265, Rixo.co.uk (Rixo)Finished in a poppy-patterened velvet with a burnout texture, this vintage-inspired mini dress is elevated by the tie-front body and flattering A-line skirt hem. Ideal for the festive season, the rich red, black and green hues are just what your winter wardrobe needs. Buy now Does Holly Willoughby wear her own clothes on This Morning?Holly Willoughby has a stylist for This Morning who works with her to compile her wardrobe, rather than wearing her own clothes.Speaking to Red magazine in 2020, she revealed that putting together an outfit ‘hasn’t always come naturally’. She added: ‘For a long time, I was pretty clueless.’ However, her Instagram feed when she’s not working says otherwise, featuring an array of equally stylish ensembles, in our opinion.Who is Holly Willoughby’s stylist?Danielle Whiteman became Holly Willoughby’s regular This Morning stylist towards the end of 2020, replacing Angie Smith – Whiteman was previously an assistant to Smith, who is now based in Sydney.Smith is often credited with having engineered Holly Willoughby’s transformation to a national fashion icon in recent years: ‘Holly was open to new ideas,’ she explained during an interview with YOU magazine. ‘The main thing I wanted to do was get her into more colour – so we tried everything on and went from there. I remember her saying: ‘I’ve had my kids. I just need to change it up’.’How does Holly Willoughby do her hair?Holly Willoughby’s hair stylist is Ciler Peksah, who works with her for This Morning and Dancing on Ice, and seems to have well and truly mastered the ultimate wavy blonde bob. Previous products Peksah has said she’s used on the presenter’s hair include Batiste dry shampoo, T3 curling tongs and Aveda’s damage remedy daily hair repair (£23.20, Lookfantastic.com).Willoughby is also a Garnier Nutrisse ambassador and shared a clip of herself dying her own hair, using the Natural Baby Blonde shade from the range, during lockdown, if you want to achieve the same shade.Where is Holly Willoughby from?Holly Willoughby is originally from Brighton, East Sussex, and attended Burgess Hill Girls school. She now lives in southwest London with her husband Dan Baldwin and their three children, Belle, Harry and Chester.Voucher codesFor the latest fashion discounts, try the links below:Very discount codesBoohoo discount codesThis brand offers designer cashmere pieces at pocket-friendly pricesWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.Already subscribed? Log in