/style/old-money
Old Money
Inherited taste: cashmere, crests and clothes that never chase a trend.
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Old money style borrows its codes from generational wealth — yacht clubs, boarding schools, countryside estates. Quality is assumed, logos are vulgar, and everything looks a little broken-in rather than brand new. Think navy blazers, cable knits, riding boots and pearls worn like an afterthought.
Key pieces
- Navy blazer
- Cable-knit sweater
- Silk scarf
- Riding or Chelsea boots
- Pearl studs
Outfit formulas
- Blazer + turtleneck + tailored trousers
- Cable knit draped over shoulders + chinos
- Trench + loafers + silk scarf
Signature codes
- Heritage fabrics: tweed, cashmere, silk
- Monogram-free
- Worn-in leather goods
What to skip
- Fast-fashion 'quiet luxury' dupes
- Athleisure as the main event
- Anything visibly distressed
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