Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy spent thousands on designer gear for the Wagatha Christie trial – but who wore it best?
THE legal wranglings have kept the nation gripped, but the Wagatha Christie trial has been sensational in the style stakes, too.
While Coleen Rooney, 36, has favoured high street pieces – around her medical boot – Rebekah Vardy, 40, is showing she means business.
Fabulous Fashion Editor Clemmie Fieldsend and Fashion Writer Abby McHale commentate on the end-to-end battle of the fashion match of the days – and tot up the costs.
DAY 1
KICK-OFF! Both Wags are in changed strips, having ditched their usual bouncy blow dries and false eyelashes.
But Rebekah wins the opening exchanges with her sleek look showing she is clearly ready for battle – and she starts proceedings on the front foot.
COLEEN: Blazer from Mugler, £1,565; Gucci slider, £615; Chanel handbag (price unknown)
TOTAL: £2,180
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REBEKAH: Edeline Lee dress, £890; Dior sunglasses, £320; Aspinal of London bag, £650
TOTAL: £1,860
SCORE: Rooney 0, Vardy 1
DAY 2
AFTER an early setback, Coleen aims to turn the tide and win favour with the crowd by adopting a more wholesome, girl-next-door look from a high street favourite.
But Rebekah’s powerhouse ensemble once again sees her walk all over Coleen.
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COLEEN: Black and white printed Zara dress, £32.99; letter necklace from Boodles, £850; Chanel handbag and loafers (price unknown)
TOTAL: £883
REBEKAH: Prada maxi dress, £1,780; Alexander McQueen blazer, £1,245
TOTAL: £3,025
SCORE: Rooney 0, Vardy 2
DAY 3
HER defence is on the ropes as lawyers look to pick holes in her evidence, but in the style stakes Rebekah counter-attacks with a nautical-themed Chanel look. Back of the net!
Coleen meanwhile looks relatable, but a tad boring, like a 0-0 draw.
COLEEN: Black Isabel Marant puff sleeve top, £580; Gucci loafers, £580; Chanel handbag, £3,000
TOTAL: £5,198
REBEKAH: Blue and white Chanel vintage midi dress, £1,300; Veronica Beard blazer, £550; Aspinal of London tote bag, £650
TOTAL: £2,500
SCORE: Rooney 0, Vardy 3
DAY 4
THE half-time team talk and oranges have done the trick for Coleen – and she emerges fresh for the second half of the week.
Looking to make an early mark this time and turn things around, she sports a chic Zara blazer, which completes her tonal outfit.
Rebekah, however, seems off her game and she fluffs her lines in this waiter-like suit.
Not quite a booking offence – but a stern word is needed.
COLEEN: Zara blazer, £69.99; Zara trousers, £32.99; Gucci loafers, £615; Chanel handbag, £4,480
TOTAL: £5,198
REBEKAH: Alexandre Vauthier tuxedo jacket, £1,760; Givenchy handbag, £1,690
TOTAL: £3,450
SCORE: Rooney 1, Vardy 3
DAY 5
WITH the wind in her sails, Coleen can sense the comeback is on – and she shows some thrifty footwork in a grey suit from The Kooples that she first wore in March.
Flagging Rebekah doesn’t look like a goal-den girl in this bouclé yellow get-up.
Will she be able to hold on?
COLEEN: Trouser suit from The Kooples, £605; Chanel bag, £3,280; Gucci shoes, £580
TOTAL: £4,465
REBEKAH: Alessandra Rich yellow blazer, £1,420, and matching skirt, £675; Alexander McQueen bag, £1,890; Tom Ford sunglasses, £355
TOTAL: £4,340
SCORE: Rooney 2, Vardy 3
DAY 6
COLEEN is going all out for an equaliser and turns to a training ground classic.
But while we’re all for an LBD normally, this summer frock is good for the heat but not for the courtroom.
In fact, she looks like she’s off to college.
A refreshed Rebekah however finds her groove again.
And a stylish suit is enough to carry her over the line with a calm stride.
COLEEN: Samsøe Samsøe black dress, £129.99; Chanel bag, £3,000; Gucci shoes, £580; YSL belt, £285
TOTAL: £3,995
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REBEKAH: Navy blazer by Veronica Beard, £805, and matching trousers, £300; Aspinal of London bag, £650; YSL sunglasses, £295
TOTAL: £2,050
FINAL SCORE: Rooney 2, Vardy 4