What cost of living crisis? Jim Chalmers' wife Laura brings her fashion A-game to the Midwinter Ball in $3,375 ensemble READ MORE: Jim Chalmers and his wife foolishly forgot to pretend they're at one with the common people By Ali Daher For Daily Mail Australia Published: 11:49 BST, 3 July 2024 | Updated: 12:21 BST, 3 July 2024 e-mail 9 View comments Laura Chalmers ensured all eyes were on her on Wednesday night when she stepped out at the Midwinter Ball in Canberra. While many Australians are feeling the pinch during a cost of living crisis, Ms Chalmers was happy to flex her style credentials in a $3,375 ensemble as she posed alongside her treasurer husband, Jim Chalmers . Ms Chalmers poured her slender frame into a powder blue Rebecca Vallance gown worth a staggering $1500.
The sleek number features a rounded neckline, cinched waist and princess seams to enhance her trim physique, before falling into a column skirt. It appears Ms Chalmers wasn't a fan of the original design and opted for alterations on the night, ditching the short cape sleeves which featured an embellished feather design. The journalist opted to keep her accessories to a minimum at the event, carrying her valuables in an Oroton clutch valued at $150.
Ms Chalmers appeared to finish her head-turning ensemble in a pair of Le Silla beige 'Nicole' pumps made from transparent mesh with a pointed-toe silhouette. The Italian-made footwear adorned with sparkling crystals retails for $1725. Laura Chalmers ensured all.
