Recreate Kaia Gerber's Model Off-Duty Style with these Outfit Dupes
- R A E
- Jun 26
- 3 min read
Updated: Jun 28
If you’ve admired Kaia Gerber’s off-duty street looks but balked at the price tags, you’re not alone. Her style is effortlessly cool—think tailored pieces mixed with casual staples, serious chic yet approachable. Inspired by her California-meets-literary muse aesthetic, I set out to recreate her key outfits using pieces anyone can afford and actually wear.
Kaia is the daughter of legendary supermodel Cindy Crawford, and it’s safe to say style runs in her blood. While she’s definitely inherited her mom’s striking looks and presence, Kaia has carved out her own space in the fashion world with a more grounded, Gen Z take on model-off-duty style. She’s walked the runways for major designers, starred in campaigns for top-tier fashion houses, and become a muse for minimalist dressing that feels current but never overdone. Her aesthetic blends classic American ease with a European edge, and over the past few years, she’s become a major influence not just for high fashion followers, but for anyone trying to master the “I just threw this on” kind of cool.
I’m also someone who wants fashion to be functional. I want to walk in it. Breathe in it. Eat a big bowl of pasta in it. So while I love a statement piece now and then, what really excites me is finding that one coat that makes an outfit look like I spent more time getting ready than I actually did. Or the right shoe that works for errands and dinner. Kaia’s looks check those boxes. They feel wearable without being forgettable.
So this article is for anyone who’s pinned her outfits, saved her street style snaps, or just wants to update their capsule wardrobe without going full fashion-week.
When it comes to recreating Kaia’s style, the real secret isn’t in some flashy designer piece or runway-only item—it’s in how she chooses and pairs her basics. Think of it as capsule wardrobe energy done right. Her looks are often built around timeless staples: a well-fitted white tee, straight-leg denim, an oversized blazer, a sleek leather jacket, or a pair of versatile ballet flats. But what makes them feel elevated is how she combines them. Everything feels intentional but never stiff.
That’s the power of having solid basics in your closet—they give you the freedom to mix and match without overthinking it.
I’ve broken down a few of her most iconic outfit formulas, pulled together affordable dupes that look just as good, and included my personal thoughts after actually recreating them in my day-to-day life.
Kaia Gerber’s street style lives in its simplicity and repetition. She gravitates toward pieces that work together endlessly: a few jackets, jeans, flats, loafer, boots—rotated and remixed. Recreating her look is more about smart choices than designer splurge.
Each outfit shared here feels accessible, practical, and elevates what you already own. Even small tweaks—like a perfect black sofa or camel coat you wear several ways—make a difference. That’s the magic of model-off-duty style.
When your wardrobe is rooted in classics, getting dressed becomes way easier and you actually wear what you own. If you’re trying to build a Kaia-inspired outfit, start by collecting those high-quality, neutral-toned staples that go with just about everything. From there, the styling is simple: layer up, play with proportions, and lean into that effortless, borrowed-from-my-boyfriend look that somehow always works.
Love,
Rae
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