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 A Fashion Icon for All Ages

Mary Berry, the beloved culinary queen, once again wowed the crowd when she appeared in a radiant blue silk gown. The star accessorized her stunning look with a chunky silver jeweled necklace and nude pointed pumps, perfectly complementing the outfit. Mary Berry continues to prove that age has no limits when it comes to style.

In an interview, Mary Berry shared, "I thought I wasn’t going to buy something new because I don’t usually wear dresses every day. I looked in my wardrobe and thought it would be nice to wear it again." This elegant blue gown was not a new purchase; in fact, Mary Berry had worn the same piece 11 years ago, during the 2013 NTAs. "It was 11 years ago, and I’m a little bit smaller now. My daughter-in-law, who designs wedding dresses, just turned it up so I wouldn’t trip as I went along," she added.

The gown, known as the Kayleigh dress, gained national attention back in 2013 when Mary Berry originally wore it while presenting the Best Entertainment Programme award alongside her *Great British Bake Off* co-star, Paul Hollywood. The dress was so well-received that it led many fashion fans to purchase the Kayleigh dress online after the event.

At this year’s NTAs, Mary Berry attended to present the Best TV Expert award, bringing the same elegance she displayed years ago. While in 2013 she paired the dress with a pearl necklace and black pumps, this time Mary Berry opted for a modern silver necklace and nude heels, adding a fresh twist to her classic look. The piercing blue of the gown brought out her bright blue eyes, giving even Paul Hollywood a run for his money on the red carpet.

Mary Berry has long been recognized as a style icon for mature women’s fashion, known for her love of bold colors and vibrant printed blazers. Her ability to recycle and refresh classic pieces shows that timeless fashion is always in style. After her appearances on *The Great British Bake Off*, **Mary Berry** sparked a surge in sales for floral bomber jackets at Zara and rose-embellished blazers at Whistles, demonstrating her influence on fashion trends.

Her fearless and bright approach to fashion proves that style has no age limit. Mary Berry is an inspiring figure for women everywhere, showing that no matter how old we get, we can still embrace bold, colorful, and elegant fashion choices.

With her new series Mary’s Foolproof Dinners* set to air on BBC Two later this year, Mary Berry continues to capture the hearts of both food and fashion enthusiasts alike.