Quiet luxury has become one of the loudest topics on social media, largely thanks to HBO's Succession and Gwyneth Paltrow's courtroom looks. While there's nothing wrong with embracing "loud luxury" if that's more your style (after all, in fashion, you do you!), there's something inherently captivating about exuding sophistication in a subtle, refined manner. If you're looking for a stylish Filipina to draw inspiration from, allow us to point you to the right direction: Kelsey Merritt's Instagram feed.
Kelsey's style is a masterclass in understated elegance. Her 'fits often revolve around neutral hues and classic silhouettes that exude sophistication, showcasing her discerning eye for clean cuts and classic designs. The way she puts together her outfits, featuring designer pieces that are often devoid of logos, never fails to create an effortlessly refined vibe.
Glean style tips from Kelsey's "quiet luxury" OOTDs below!
LOOK: Kelsey Merritt's "Quiet Luxury" Outfits on Instagram
1. Who knew that a white linen dress could look so expensive? Kelsey teamed her mini frock with gold jewelry, black ballet flats, and oval-shaped sunglasses from Dolce & Gabbana, while clutching in her hands a Fendi First bag rendered in interlaced white fabric. So chic!
2. Kelsey calls this look her "summer uniform," and we're totally obsessed. The white-on-white linen combo features a short-sleeved shirt plus a matching maxi skirt, which Kelsey totally leveled up with black and gold accessories, including a pair of Hermes Oran sandals.
3. For a donut and coffee run in the Hamptons, the Victoria's Secret model opted for a chic athleisure 'fit comprised of black shorts, cable-knit short-sleeve cardigan from Ralph Lauren, and the it-girl-approved Adidas Samba sneakers.
4. In the south of France, Kelsey aced another style equation that screamed quiet luxury: an ivory-hued pinstripe blazer from Sandro Paris teamed with shorts in the same milky shade and a plain white tee underneath. Not forgetting to accessorize, she had on her go-to black sunglasses and Chanel cap-toe ballerinas.
5. Looking like a Grecian goddess, Kelsey opted for a simple white column dress for a day out in Greece. The model finished it off with white Hermes Oran sandals and a black beaded clutch, proving that sometimes less truly is more.
6. Who says you need to compromise comfort for style? While traveling in Tokyo, Kelsey ops for the denim jeans and ballet flats combo then spruces up her casual 'fit with a black leather jacket and a mini Hermes Kelly. Chic with an edgy twist!
7. Meanwhile, in New York, she went for the same bag and quilted footwear teamed with a striped tee, a black blazer, and white denim pants. She then put on some black sunglasses and called it a day!
8. Kelsey has mastered the art of making a plain white tee look so luxurious. Case in point: this t-shirt and jeans combo, which she elevated with a black leather jacket, a dove gray Hermes Constance shoulder bag, a pair of pointy-toed slingbacks, and a silk scarf wrapped around her neck.
9. For a very Parisian winter OOTD, Kelsey opted for another masterclass in styling jeans. This time, she pairs it with a white sweater over a black turtleneck and a boxy oversized coat. Tres chic!
10. Kelsey is a fan of "winter whites," and we totally see the appeal. Here, she puts together a ribbed sweater and a long coat in the same ivory hue, complemented by white jeans, a pair of knee-high boots, and a classic black Hermes Birkin.
PHOTO BY instagram/kelseymerritt
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