Fashion: Clothes Line
Out of the Closet: SAMANTHA NORMAN, ROVING TV PRESENTER AND SELF- CONFESSED SHOPAHOLIC, OPENS THE DOORS ON HER WARDROBE...
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.MY WARDROBE is a complete mess. I love my clothes, but for some reason I feel the need to throw them around a lot - probably because I've got so many, there's nowhere to put them all. As you can guess, I shop a lot. In fact, it has become a compulsion. As a TV presenter, you are judged by what you look like, and I think that, coupled with my love of dressing up and my Dad (Barry Norman), who is also a shopaholic, has led to my addiction. My general rule is to wear white in summer and black in winter, but at the moment I am wearing a sugar pink cardigan a lot which I bought at Etam. The cardie, together with my Dolce Gabanna sunglasses - which will have to be surgically removed from my head soon - and a pair of high Gina shoes, are my favourite things at the moment.
I think my worst ever buy was an Idol dress I wore to the BAFTA Awards last year. I was eight months pregnant at the time, and I thought it would look good over my bump. It did, but to pay pounds 300 for a dress you are only going to wear once, is a fortune.
For work, I buy a lot of Strenesse suits. They make me feel confident. M&S I don't like so much. Their colours don't suit me, but I do like Morgan, it's so sexy, and good for staple items. I also shop at Hype DF and Kookai for bits and bobs.
I'd say my overall style is eclectic but particular. There are a few items in my wardrobe that don't fit that description. Both were presents from my parents and have great sentimental value. Dad bought me a black leather mini-skirt when I was 16 that I still have, and mum knitted me a jumper with the face of my pony on it. I also have a red sun-dress I've had for ten years, which I still wear. If I were to offer any fashion advice it would be to buy kids clothes. There's no VAT on them, so they're a lot cheaper.
MELANIE RICKEY
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments