While fans battle it out over who has the best set of lungs on ITV talent show The X Factor, we’re more interested in the style stakes winner.

With glam judges Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue setting the pace, the contestants have a lot to live up to. Can Ruth Lorenzo, with her eye-popping frocks and wild brown hair, give them a run for their money? Or does the sleek style of Alexandra Burke win the day?

We give you the low-down in our X Factor fashion runway, pitting contestant against contestant, as well as offering some top tips on how you can steal their looks

By Tina Lofthouse

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