‘Almost ended the marriage before it began’: Sylvia Jeffreys reveals Peter Stefanovic’s shocking pre-wedding blunder

Peter Stefanovic’s relatable (yet silly) mistake for blokes everywhere sparked some heat in his relationship with Sylvia Jeffreys and she jokes about it now that it could have ended their marriage before it began.

A class act both on and off the screen, Sylvia Jeffreys’ wardrobe is the perfect blend of fashion and function where staples, sentimental sapphires and sneakers reign supreme.

A firm believer in quality basics, Sylvia is the perfect Witchery White Shirt Ambassador, choosing to support a worthy cause (100 per cent of gross proceeds from shirt sales are donated to the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation) and doing it stylishly. Despite a slight mishap with her wedding shoes and a controversial 2017 Logies dress (in my opinion she rocked it!), Sylvia’s day-to-day style is comfortable, casual and chic.

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Sylvia Jeffreys is part of the White Shirt campaign raising money for ovarian cancer research.

Can you describe your personal style? Mood dependent, but generally less is more.

Who are your style icons?Sienna Miller, Charlize Theron and Iris Apfel.

What’s the oldest thing in your wardrobe? A sapphire ring that belonged to my grandmother.

What are your favourite brands?

Rebecca Vallance, Bassike, Scanlan Theodore, and anyone who makes a sneaker.

Have you ever made a style faux pas?

My 2017 Logies dress drew some unwanted attention for looking like a part of the female anatomy.

What’s the most you have spent on an outfit? I spent $500 ($400 more than I’d ever spent on a pair of shoes) on a pair of wedding shoes, which Pete accidentally threw in the recycling bin thinking the box was empty. It cost us another $500 to replace them and almost ended the marriage before it began.

Sylvia Jeffreys at the 62nd TV Week Logie Awards on June 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

What is the most surprising thing about your wardrobe? It is a horrible mess and I’m ashamed of it.

Top three wardrobe must-haves? Jeans, blazer and sneakers.

What is the most sentimental item in your wardrobe? My engagement ring.

What would you buy if money was no object? A walk-in wardrobe full of Chanel and/or Celine handbags.

Summer or winter fashion?

Autumn/spring.

Casual or cocktail?

Casual every day.

Denim or dresses? Denim.

Is there anything in your wardrobe you have regretted throwing out?

My wedding shoes.

How many pairs of shoes do you own?

About 20, and they are mostly made up of sneakers and Birkenstocks.

Favourite fashion era? 70s – fun and flarey.

Best designer fashion purchase this year?

A Rebecca Vallance rainbow party dress I wore to the Harry Styles concert.

Best bargain fashion purchase this year?

Uniqlo running tights.

Originally published as ‘Almost ended the marriage before it began’: Sylvia Jeffreys reveals Peter Stefanovic’s shocking pre-wedding blunder