If anyone could get away with wearing a silk, blush pink nightie in the middle of a winter’s day, then it’s lingerie-guru and generally hot-bod and bohemian dresser, Rosie Huntington Whiteley. And that’s precisely what the super-mogul did in order to launch her first ever fragrance, Rosie for Autograph – the very same name as her underwear collection for the Great British high street’s Marks and Spencer. So there was good reason to put her nightwear wares to good use!
With her new shorter ‘do and accessorised with a metal skinny belt and sparkling vintage jewellery reworked by the deft hands of Annina Vogel, RHW looked pretty as a pin-up’s picture.
Of course, the négligée-as-outerwear isn’t a new phenomenon; Kate Moss is partial to a party in one and has been for decades, the late Paula Yates was an advocate for this dress being appropriate for outdoors, Victoria Beckham wore one to Wimbledon a few summers back, Rihanna has slipped in on more than one occasion and this slinky silhouette continues to be a presence on the spring/summer fashion-scape after quite a few seasons in the spotlight.
So how to look ready for (street chic) action rather than walking straight off the Victoria’s Secret runway? Well, first off – don’t do sheer. You need a weightly silk fabric to make this style work. Casualise it like RiRi with denim and sneaks, or be sure to keep you look ready for the evening like Rosie with a smattering of diamonds and purposefully glossy hair and makeup.
For more of Rosie's knock-out style, check out her latest looks in the gallery below...
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: Best Dresses & Outfits
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Model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley attends the celebration of Magnum 25 years in Berlin on May 19th
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley attends the 'Charles James Beyond Fashion' in New York in May
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is seen at the after-party for The Costume Institute Benefit in new York on May 5th
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is seen on April 24, 2014 in Los Angeles
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Rosie in London on March the 29th 2014 in a Stella McCartney bomber jacket
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Rosie in Las Vegas on March the 28th 2014 in a Christopher Kane sweater
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Rosie in Las Vegas on March the 25th 2014
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Rosie in West Hollywood on March the 2nd 2014 in a pale blue Cushnie et Ochs Pre-Fall 2014 gown
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Rosie in Los Angeles on the 1st of March 2014
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Rosie in Los Angeles on the 28th of February 2014
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Rosie at the Brit awards in London on the 19th of February 2014 in Saint Lauren
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Rosie at a charity dinner in Paris on December the 17th Hosted By The AEM Association Children Of The World For Rwanda in Balmain
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Rosie in Los Angeles on the 4th of December
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Rosie in London on the 2nd of December in Antonio Berardi
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Rosie in Los Angeles on the 30th of November
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Rosie in Culver City California on the 9th of November in Isabel Marant
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Rosie in Los Angeles on the 2nd of November in Gucchi
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Dolce & Gabbana at the launch of her M&S sleepwear range - 16th Oct 2013
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Los Angeles, March 2013
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley on the Victoria's Secret catwalk
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Antonio Berardi
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Burberry
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wearing Antonio Berardi
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Antonio Berardi
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Stella McCartney
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley does the Angelina leg split
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wearing Burberry
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Isabel Marant out and about in Los Angeles - July 25 2013
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Gerard Darel and Giorgio Armani bag- 21st August 2013
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Rosie Huntington Whiteley's Fashion Evolution
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Rosie Huntington Whiteley's Fashion Evolution
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wearing Antonio Berardi
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wearing Burberry
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wearing a Theory jacket
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wearing Les Chiffoniers leggings
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wearing Balenciaga jacket
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley carrying green Celine bag
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wearing Ray Ban sunglasses
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley carrying Gucci bag
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wearing Isabel Marant boots