Old Money Fashion Essentials

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If you are a Fashion enthusiast like myself you probably have heard of the infamous Old Money Aesthetic, a fashion trend & concept of creating a look that exudes wealth and class without being flashy or ostentatious. You can find various mood boards that distinguish these aesthetics in various colors and vibes but if you need a bit of guidance you can check out my own Pinterest board which is all about the Old Money Aesthetic. There are no specific rules to the Old Money Aesthetic but I have found various clothing items that can be identified in various outfits which can help you replicate them, so without further ado here are the Old Money Fashion Essentials.

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1. Tops

Tops are such an essential part of creating an Old Money outfit but the secret is to keep it simple, The composition of these outfits usually includes simple loose blouses, button-ups, and turtlenecks. In regards to colors the Old Money tops include white, black, light blue & other neutrals.

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2. Bottoms

The great part of the Old Money Aesthetic is that skirts as well as pants are used equally frequently and don’t have a lot of “options” which is why you can see the cohesiveness of each outfit, it’s all about mismatching with the few tops you already have with your pants. Regarding colors for bottoms, they include, khaki, white, dark blue, black, & brown.

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3. Dresses

Dresses are a great part of the Old Money closet so having various lengths & neutral colors is perfect, another thing is trying to keep it simple as well and we see this with the different vintage style dresses.

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4. Shoes

Shoes for an Old old-money look usually include simple and chic shapes such as flats, loafers & even pumps. Colors are essential for matching and coordinating with the already simple and neutral colors of the outfit, so the best colors for shoes are black, white, tan, brown, & dark blue.

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5. Outerwear

It’s always important to take into consideration your outerwear such as jackets, coats & sweaters when creating a cohesive Old-money look, Looking further into this style we tend to see the use of long coats & blazers usually in neutral tones such as khaki, black, brown & white.

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6. Jewelry

A few elements here & there of jewelry usually go well with the old-money fashion looks, gold & simple thin jewelry go the best with this aesthetic. Also a few additions of pearls cant hurt as well as a golden watch.

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7. Bags

When choosing bags for the old-money look it’s important to take into account that leather & woven bags are the best go-to’s for these outfits, and the best colors are white, black, brown, and tan.

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8. Accessories

Accessories can make or break an outfit so understanding what elements can add an interesting twist to your outfit can really help, For the old-money style the most used accessories are scarves, sunglasses, hats & gloves ranging in the same color palette from past clothing items.

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9. Hairstyles

When it comes to hairstyles up-do’s are the way to go,This style gives off a very put together & elegant vibe which goes perfectly with the Old-Money style. You can check out some examples over at my Old Money Pinterest Board!

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10. Makeup

Red Lipstick! Besides the natural look you see amongst many Old-money outfits red lipstick can really make your outfit pop and gives off a very elegant vibe. I’ll leave some examples down below!

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So to conclude I hope y’all liked this blog post and are able to take away some style tips to achieve the Old-money style, if there are any elements or clothing items you believe could go perfectly with the Old-money style don’t hesitate to share it in the comments below!