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Kelsey Merritt’s Tropical Paradise Look Is the Black Cut-Out Monokini of Our Dreams

The three-time SI Swimsuit model is thriving in neutral swimwear in the Maldives.

Ananya Panchal

Kelsey Merritt

Kelsey Merritt.

Even on the beach, Kelsey Merritt doesn’t deviate from her chic, sophisticated and mostly neutral aesthetic. It’s the key to creating her capsule wardrobe that is somehow never not serving fresh and Instagram-worthy outfits.

The three-time SI Swimsuit model recently rocked a stunning faux suede black ab- and midriff-baring cut-out monokini from SAME Swim, featuring the cutest gold hardware details and a strappy open back. She shared an Instagram carousel of pics in the swimsuit from her time in the Maldives.

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The 27-year-old, who celebrated her birthday last month, flaunted her super sculpted figure and long and slim legs. She also showing off her quirky side by posing with snorkeling gear, including goggles, a mouth-piece and flippers in her hands. The former Victoria’s Secret model posed ankle-deep in the crystal clear blue ocean with miles of marvelous blue waters behind her and barley any clouds in the sky. Merritt accessorized with dainty gold hoops and her long black locks were soaking wet and loosely slicked back.

“UV 10 ☀️🤿,” the Instagram fashionista captioned a carousel she shared with her two million followers on Nov. 15.

“Ummm babe!!!” the Los Angeles-based swimwear brand commented. “😮‍💨🥵❤️.”

“Your skin looks so pretty on this photo ❤️❤️ Tan beauty. The photos are delightful 💙,” a fan chimed.

“❣️❣️🍒🪀 Hottie 💦💦💕🪀,” another added.

“Love seeing you happy and living your best life Kelsey ☀️🌊❤,” someone else wrote.

“Never a day off being beautiful,” one person noted.

The Maldives look good on Merritt!

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Ananya Panchal

ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a NYC-based Lifestyle & Trending News writer at SI Swimsuit. Before joining the Swim team, the Boston University Alum worked for culture & entertainment beats at Bustle, The San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. When Ananya is not writing or doom-scrolling on social media, she can be found playing sudoku, rewatching One Tree Hill or trying new restaurants. She's also a coffee and chocolate (separately) enthusiast.