An Elegant Solution: Ireland AM’s Muireann O’Connell Shares Genius Styling Trick for Tight Dresses
The Virgin Media presenter was back on air alongside Karen Koster and Tommy Bowe this morning. Who hasn’t struggled with finding the perfect outfit that is both stylish and comfortable? Getting the balance right between showstopping glamour and practical wearability can feel impossible at times. This week, beloved Irish television personality Muireann O’Connell provided viewers with a clever solution to one of fashion’s eternal conundrums: how to avoid feeling exposed in an ultra-clingy dress.
Muireann took to Instagram after to share some stunning snaps of herself on set in the Dublin studio. As one of Ireland’s most popular morning show hosts, O’Connell always brings sleek, put-together looks to the Ireland AM set. For a recent broadcast, she donned an effortlessly chic LBD from Kim Kardashian’s wildly successful shapewear label Skims. The long-sleeved, floor-length jersey dress epitomized understated allure. However, the smooth fabric clung to O’Connell’s figure in a way that left her feeling rather bare. Enter: the genius addition of a tailored black blazer. By layering the timeless topper over the slinky Skims dress, O’Connell found the perfect marriage of comfort and glamour.
“Finally realized – duh – a blazer was the way to not feel naked in the Skims dress,” she cleverly quipped on Instagram. The presenter completed the spontaneously created ensemble by cinching the blazer with a metallic belt from Irish fashion mecca Penney’s. Sleek pointed-toe pumps, subtle gold accents, and tousled waves added additional notes of polish and sophistication. Muireann’s friends and fans rushed to the comment section to compliment her outfit.
O’Connell’s spur-of-the-moment styling maneuver offers women everywhere an effortless trick to prevent wardrobe malfunctions and up the elegance factor this season and beyond. By topping body-skimming silhouettes from the likes of Skims, Saint Laurent, or Givenchy with tailored jackets, the look transitions seamlessly from alluring eveningwear to boardroom-ready business casual. The unexpected styling contrast creates visual interest and a play on proportions that flatters a multitude of figures.
The Virgin Media presenter expressed that everything that viewers would be seeing on the show today, would be entirely controlled by AI. Muireann then made a funny robot dance move as she added: “Yes, everything on the show is decided by the robot.”
While television studios, office spaces, and glamorous events may impose dress codes, clever layering allows fashion lovers to meet requirements while maintaining their personal style. Muireann O’Connell’s spontaneous on-air ensemble is a testament to the power of an imaginative eye and the ability high-low dressing has to elevate any look.
