Looking good 24/7 is a way of life for Rosie Huntington-Whitley, though lately, she has been sporting a polished style that feels distinctly 9-to-5. On Monday, for instance, she paired a plaid Acne Studios blazer with a plain white T-shirt, and the result oozed no-fuss sophistication well worth emulating at the office. And another business-friendly fashion moment took place today in New York, when she tried out a similar suit-and-tee combination with a Gucci fanny pack—a stealth strategy to take the stiffness out of work wear.
By cinching her waist, the retro carrier created a flattering silhouette not typically associated with suiting—particularly the kind made to be worn in all its slouchy-cool glory, as seen here. It read a bit like a fashion-girl spin on the boss-lady briefcase, and left her hands free to hide in her pockets, which further accentuated the fit-and-flare effect. Power pumps would have been an obvious addition, but instead, Huntington-Whitley opted for barely-there plastic sandals which, like her basic white tee, proved that less is more when accessorizing a statement suit. And while those flat-top sunglasses would be of little use in a traditional office setting, for a model dashing around to meetings all day, they no doubt work overtime.