Quiet luxury outfits look simple, but every piece is chosen with care: a good knit, trousers that fit, a jacket with a little texture. No logos and nothing loud. Here are six outfits you can copy, for everyday, travel and evenings.

Woman in a cable knit sweater and high-waisted trousers on a harbour promenade

The basic rules

  • Colours: cream, beige, camel, navy, white, grey and black.
  • Fabrics: wool, cashmere, cotton, linen and silk.
  • Shapes: high-waisted trousers, midi skirts, straight jeans and neat jackets.
  • Accessories: pearl studs, a slim watch, a simple bag.

1. Cable knit and tailored trousers

A cream cable knit sweater loosely tucked into high-waisted trousers, with loafers and a small tan bag. Warm, soft and always right.

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2. Herringbone jacket and straight jeans

Woman in a herringbone jacket, cream turtleneck and straight jeans

A herringbone jacket over a cream turtleneck with dark straight jeans and loafers. The easiest way to make jeans look smart.

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3. Tweed blazer and pleated midi skirt

Woman in a tweed blazer and a pleated midi skirt at a cafe

A short tweed blazer over a white T-shirt with a navy pleated midi skirt and ballet flats. Classic French style, easy for work or lunch.

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4. Knitted polo and wide-leg trousers

Woman in a cream knitted polo and wide-leg trousers on a sailing boat

A cream knitted polo tucked into beige wide-leg trousers with a thin belt and flat sandals. The quiet luxury summer uniform, also good for travel.

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5. Evening: soft cardigan and a slip skirt

Woman in a cream cardigan and silk skirt at an evening dinner

A fine cream cardigan over a black silk camisole with a black midi skirt and small gold earrings. Simple, soft and elegant for dinner.

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6. Weekend: striped shirt and white jeans

Woman in a striped cotton shirt with a knit over her shoulders on a weekend walk

A striped cotton shirt, a navy knit over the shoulders, white straight jeans and white sneakers. Relaxed but still put together.

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Mix and match

The pieces above share the same colours, so they all work together. The cable knit goes with the jeans. The tweed blazer goes with the wide-leg trousers. The cardigan goes over the striped shirt. A small wardrobe gives you many outfits.

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FAQ

What is a quiet luxury outfit?
An outfit built from well-made basics in calm colours, with no visible logos. For example a cable knit with tailored trousers and loafers.

What colours are quiet luxury?
Cream, beige, camel, navy, white, grey and black.

Can quiet luxury be affordable?
Yes. Choose fewer pieces in good fabrics and focus on fit. See our list of affordable quiet luxury brands.

What shoes go with quiet luxury outfits?
Loafers, ballet flats, simple sandals, clean white sneakers and knee-high boots.

— BLENIN Team

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