Mixing ruffled black textures with chunky brown leather cowboy boots, Kelli Berglund delivers a provocative yet playful celebrity photoshoot moment that redefines the street style essential.
The transition from summer to fall is rarely so definitively declared as in this playful, high-octane look from Kelli Berglund. Captured in an irreverent behind the scenes moment for a fashion photoshoot in September 2025, the actor trades polished elegance for a playful edge, proving that this season’s most essential piece is statement footwear.
The core of the ensemble revolves around a striking contrast: black on black punctuated by rich brown. Up top, Berglund wears a black long-sleeve knit top featuring delicate ruffles across the neckline and a gathered, cinched waist. This element injects a sense of dark, hyper-feminine texture, offset by a barely-there black mini-skirt or shorts. The silhouette is immediately and aggressively interrupted by a pair of calf-high leather boots in a rich, warm brown tone. The chunky, stacked heel and slightly rugged finish on the leather ground the outfit, giving a necessary toughness to the otherwise delicate top.
Set within the narrow confines of what appears to be a vintage photo booth, the atmosphere is one of deliberate, cinematic cool. Her pose—leaning slightly out, sunglasses on, a subtle smirk—channels a rock-and-roll heroine on a quick, stylish break. The accessories are key to this “off-duty movie star” vibe: a stack of thin gold necklaces, delicate hoop earrings, and sleek black oval sunglasses. It’s a masterful piece of styled shoot work, taking pieces that reference the past (ruffles, high boots, a dark palette) and spinning them into a thoroughly current, culturally relevant statement. This isn’t just an outfit; it’s a mood, linking effortlessly to the current obsession with updated Y2K and pop-punk inspired celebrity style.
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