Leslie Bibb has been a Hollywood mainstay for years, but on this season of The White Lotus, her star has only ascended further. Thanks to her unforgettable portrayal of Kate, a Trump-loving Austin resident who’s on a girl’s trip in Thailand with her friends Jaclyn (Michele Monaghan) and Laurie (Carrie Coon), Bibb has emerged as one of season three’s scene-stealing characters. (A problematic fave, if you will.) I mean, her facial expressions alone have already become a viral meme, not to mention her “cunty little bob” is pretty iconic, too.
Off-screen, however, Bibb is commanding the spotlight in a different way: Her stealthy-chic style during the show’s press tour has been worth taking note of. Working with stylist Jeanann Williams, Bibb has emerged as Hollywood’s freshest new style star, thanks to her impeccable wardrobe of pieces that whisper elegance. Making her talk show rounds this past week, Bibb has favored understated looks that emphasize tailoring and sharp silhouettes—a refreshing change from the glitzy gowns that are usually favored on the circuit.
Take the cropped J.W. Anderson blazer that she paired with straight-leg jeans, or the checkered three-piece Thom Browne suit she wore in New York—complete with the customary shirt and tie. Drawing inspiration from menswear, her looks have a sense of polish and refinement that feel undeniably fresh. When she has gravitated towards Hollywood-worthy gowns, those too have been subtly chic. At the L.A. premiere of White Lotus, the actor sported a strapless black leather Balmain dress, complete with a high leg slit—an edgier and vampier offering compared to your traditional sequined premiere gown.
Basically, Bibb is totally nailing it. Her approach to red carpet dressing proves that a strong fashion statement doesn’t have to mean wearing the boldest colors or flashiest pieces on the scene. With sharp, clean lines and killer accessories (she loves a pointy stiletto or boot), a muted ensemble can still turn heads. Put “stealth wealth” in the dictionary, and her picture should go right beside it.
Below, see more of Bibb’s best style moments on the White Lotus press tour.
