“I love challenging the status quo with fashion,” Hall tells PEOPLE of her eye-catching on-air style

Daytime talk show Tamron Hall returned for a fifth season on September 5, and in the iconic words of Hall herself: “Tam Fam, are you ready?”

The veteran journalist serves as both host and executive producer of the nationally syndicated show, which debuted in 2019 and last season averaged 1.1 million viewers each day. (Visit tamronhallshow.com for local air times and stations follow the show on social media @TamronHallShow.)

Hall’s conversations with guests deliver motivating, moving, must-see moments. Her loyal Tam Fam is also captivated by her eye-catching fashion. And this season, Hall is sharing highlights of her outfits each week exclusively with PEOPLE.

“I love challenging the status quo with fashion,” Hall tells PEOPLE. “My style doesn’t fit into an age box, a ‘this is what I am supposed to wear’ box, or a ‘this is how women on TV in daytime dress box.’”

As for what to expect this year, Hall says season five “represents freedom. I am free to wear what I feel comfortable wearing. Maxi dress to mini. We get to determine our individual fashion journey. I love that energy. I love when I see other people, especially women, own their personal look. It inspires me.”

“This is our season to have even more fun with fashion. No rules, no restrictions. It’s part of the story, so let’s talk about it.”

WEEK 2: Birthday Catsuit

“For my birthday look, I knew we had to make a statement," Hall says. To celebrate turning 53, she adds "the entire show was dedicated to feeling free — and nothing is more freeing than having the nerve to wear a Dolce & Gabbana catsuit on national television." Hall's on-air fête also included a serenade by powerhouse performer Deborah Cox.

WEEK 2: Ringing in Her Special Day

"I've gone full cougar at 53!" Hall told her Tam Fam to cheers. The host accessorized with gemstone rings (shown), hoops and heeled sandals. Of the show, she says, "It was a fun way to celebrate a birthday and to double down on who I hope I am at this point, which is someone who is still willing to experiment, to have fun and live by my own rules.”

WEEK 2: Star in Stripes

“This is one of my favorite dresses from designer Silvia Tcherassi. I love the puffy sleeves and the collar," Hall shares. She paired the tie-front design (which she got over the summer, on sale!) with a pair of loafers. "I am really big on loafers right now. I got these in Chicago a few years ago. I’m a sucker for a good shirt dress and a really smart pair of loafers to pair it with.”

WEEK 2: New Novel Flow

To debut the cover for her second book, "Watch Where They Hide," Hall was giving "new novelist swagger” in a Veronica Beard crochet-trim tweed jacket, she says. The host and stylist her stylist Eric Niemand paired the “amazing” piece with a metallic tank she’s had all five seasons. “We are really trying to collect tanks. I look for interesting ones (when they are on sale!) because they can take a jacket or even a skirt to the next level. A pair of Tom Ford gold heels was the finishing touch. “They were a splurge but they are my favorite, go-to metallic shoes.”

WEEK 2: Thinking Pink

To welcome fellow TV hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, Hall chose a "phenomenal metallic" Zara knit sweater vest and "psychedelic pink" Alexander McQueen straight leg wool trouser pants.

“I have been wearing a lot of Barbie pink — it’s the season!" Hall says. "For my body type, I tend to like high waist pants more. We paired these with this vest that was like $39. That’s what our team does. We find these unexpected treasures," Hall says, adding that it's all about getting your hands on items you love, "but also feeling good about that find because it matches your budget.”

WEEK 1: Fit for Kickoff

For the start of season five, Hall wore a jersey with a special meaning. “We had a custom two-piece look for our premiere created by an award-winning designer from our Let's Be Free show, Domino. He created this fun sporty look with the number five inspired by my team the Tam Fam.”

Her earrings—clear lucite hoops with rhinestones—are Alexis Bittar, “who I've been wearing for a very long time,” Hall adds. “It's beautiful jewelry. Fun and versatile.” A silver JLANI "5" charm with clear rhinestones (on a silver necklace) completed her look.

WEEK 1: Bring on the Barbiecore

For the last decade, Hall has collaborated with stylist Eric Niemand. The two have worked together on some of her most memorable looks, among them when Hall hosted the Oscars red carpet in 2020, and her first red carpet after her dear friend Prince’s death.

This season, the fashion aficionado weren’t going to let one of the biggest pop culture and fashion moments of 2023 pass them by. “We went all out and splurged on this pink number for our Barbie/Bey-Hive/Swiftie celebration.” Hall paired the fuchsia-and-white cotton tweed Oscar De La Renta dress and Alessandra Rich crystal flower earrings with Gianvito Rossi silver shoes “that I think I've owned for 10 years!"

WEEK 1: Sunshine Daydream

Hall brightened up her N.Y.C studio in this Sergio Hudson number. The award-winning designer is also “a celebrity favorite,” Hall explains. “He has been worn by Beyoncé, Keke Palmer, Michelle Obama, JLo and Blake Lively.”

WEEK 1: From the Archives

Hall gets down to business in an Alicia + Olivia top, Stella McCartney skirt and earrings are by Dazzle Jewelry & Co. The boots — Christian Louboutin — are her own.

Stylist Niemand and Hall are known for pulling clothes from a myriad of sources, including from Hall's closet. “We upcycle and recycle — that is important,” says Hall. “We did our promo shoot for this season and most of the looks were from my closet and a few pieces were worn in season one. A lot of shoes are, shall I say, vintage. That’s the cool way to say older than 10 years. I was not raised in a world where you wear things once and toss it away. I was taught to find a way to rock it again and again.”

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