This week saw Susanna Reid grace the Broadcast Awards ceremony, where Good Morning Britain was in the running for Best News Programme. In contrast to typical awards ceremonies, the dress code here leaned towards polished, sophisticated workwear rather than traditional red carpet glamour, making Susanna’s outfit choice perfectly suited to the occasion.
The GMB host remained faithful to her personal style, opting for a vibrant, form-fitting midi dress. Her exact frock was Karen Millen’s Compact Stretch Bow Tie Neck Tailored Pencil Midi Dress for the evening.
Social media followers were quick to shower praise on the ensemble, with one describing Susanna as: « Absolutely stunning », whilst another gushed: « You look amazing », and her co-presenter Charlotte Hawkins commented: « Gorgeous! »
Susanna’s tailored number struck an ideal balance between professional office-appropriate fashion and theatrical flair befitting an awards evening. The dress features a structured design that cinches at the waistline and flows into a sleek pencil skirt complete with a modest split, ensuring both comfort and ease of movement throughout the event.
Despite its understated shape, the dress introduces an element of drama through strategic cut-out detailing across the bodice and a statement-making oversized bow tie fastening at the neckline. Susanna chose the emerald green shade, though the design is also available in dusty rose and classic black.
Crafted from stretch fabric, the dress is designed to sculpt and smooth the silhouette whilst remaining comfortable for all-day wear. The cap sleeves provide additional coverage, whilst the midi length makes it versatile enough to pair with any footwear for various occasions, reports the Mirror.
The Bow Tie Neck Tailored Midi Dress typically retails at £219, but currently has 40% off, reducing it to £131.40. Karen Millen customers can secure further savings by using the code KMEXTRA15 for an additional 15% discount, bringing the final price to £111.69 – over £100 less than the original cost.
Other office-appropriate frocks include the Belted Knit Pleated Midi Dress in Raspberry Red from Reiss, now £168 reduced from £240. We’re also fans of this Nobody’s Child Blue Ruched Naomi Midi Dress at £110, and Boden’s £129 Bria Ponte Midi Dress.
Nevertheless, Susanna’s Bow Tie Neck Tailored Midi Dress from Karen Millen stands out as an excellent choice. Whether shoppers opt for her vibrant emerald shade or prefer something more understated in the alternative colourways, it’s an incredibly versatile garment suitable for numerous occasions.
Style it for special events, as Susanna did, with heels and a clutch, or adapt it for the workplace with knee-high boots or ballet pumps.
