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Elegant
The old money aesthetic is not about wealth but exhaling confidence.
It’s a classic that’s on the rise, and regardless of the trend of the time, it’s above all choosing high essential items that not only last a lifetime, but that make you convey the image of someone who really knows what you’re doing, regardless from your budget.
With the right selection of fabrics, color palettes and style choices, you can dress for an aristocracy party without spending a fortune, mount a confidence-inspiring business wardrobe, and impress with your knowledge without a word and much less ostentation.
What is an old money aesthetic?
Old money is an expression in English to identify a person who was born in a wealthy family, who inherited wealth from parents or grandparents, or even from older lineage, money that passes from generation to generation, so old money, which is literally translated by old cash, traditionally refers to extremely rich people who have preserved their wealth over generations.
Born in a wealthy family environment, these people share a distinct way of thinking, dressing, and social behavior. In the middle of life, they do not need to reaffirm every hour what they have.
Clearly, there is an obvious distinction between the new rich (emerging) and the old money, the cradle. It is not just a matter of having or not having wealth, it is a question of thinking differently.
Imagine a child who always has a pool in his home, for her, and something normal is part of his routine. Now imagine a child who has never played in a pool, the amazement is total when she enters one.
Well simplified, that is the difference with which an old money and the new rich treat luxury. The ostentation is not part, because it is routine, for the other the glimpse is so much that it needs to show that it has as a form of self-affirmation
Why old money?
They are recognized for being a high class person, aristocracy and royalty, extremely elegant, sophisticated.
And more recently this psychological profile has been the object of interest and inspiration to dress and behaviors for being an expression of elegance, success and confidence.
The choices of an old money style are not only associated with expensive luxury brands, there is a psychological behind this aesthetic Let’s see the behavioral differences between the new rich and the old money
1. whisper luxury X scream luxury
The need to scream to everyone that you have money is basically a need of self-affirmation, a psychological behavior that sees in the ostentation a means of realization, of someone who did not have and is now stunned, typical examples are the athletes who practically day to night go to receive millions and want to shout on the roof that now has a lot by means of ostentation goods, clothes, cars, parties and the lists go far.
A person who has always had does not need to affirm and reaffirm that he has, he does not have to scream that he can buy luxury, his style only discreetly whispers his luxury. Here logos and labels are on the inside and are not exposed on the stamp of your shirt or bag,
2. Timeless X Fashion
Old money prefers the classic and timeless styles, they last a lifetime without worrying fleeting fashion that today is the hype and tomorrow already has to be discarded.
Because they are born in the middle of a high social level, these people also have more access to culture, information, knowledge, which provides a much deeper knowledge in choices and not barely superficial choices
Their choices are usually classic, traditional lines, clean, discreet and, yes, with a lot of quality. Think of royalty, the idea of following conservative dress codes and behavior.
3. Quality X Quantity
An old money values your money so it does not spend on low quality items, it is good to remember that quality is not just brand. We are talking about quality fabrics, a good cut and seam.
If you know what to look for and how to evaluate the quality of a piece, this can save money and build an efficient wardrobe, since quality fabrics last a lifetime, and timeless styles do not depend on the fashion of the season, so you will always have them.
The culture of using your money well comes from a mature consciousness (regardless of age) of employing your resources well rather than spending on lots of disposable items.
4. Luxury touches X look trends
Discreet touches that convey luxury is the key. Instead of producing a covered and pumped image of super luxury items for exaggerated promotion of your profile.
Here is a sequence of what we discussed in behavior 1, to whisper luxury you just need key pieces and not dress entirely
5. Neutral Colors X Bright Colors
We talk about timeless items and colors also define fashion and timelessness. Neutral palettes, colors like black and white, classic patterns like strips and polkas are classic choices. The bright colors and prints of fashion from day to day are already discarded.
6. Striking parts X stacked accessories
Understanding that complement is an accessory rather than shouting luxury with stacked clumsy and confusing accessories, choosing that is not safe. Less is more for those who know what they do.
7. style signature X constant changes
Style signature is an item or a composition that is always present, and people recognize as a brand of their personal style. This is an advanced level of sophistication, not impossible to, but it requires a little effort to build a personal style.
An emergent moves as the tide, the inconsistency is enough indication of insecurity and depends on the "approval" of what everyone is using.
Inspired to start building your own style? Follow the articles and lessons of our completely free guide Chic is to be elegant
8. Adult X young
It is funny for a teenager to wear bizarre colors and style, but an adult to continue with the same style shows that it has not evolved, lack culture and knowledge that one acquires with time. Dressing up as an adult demonstrates when you are confident and educated.
Brands that old money like
Those who participate in the aesthetics of antique money gravitate around brands such as Loro Piana, Brioni, Delvaux, Jil Sander, Canali, BODE, Brunello Cucinelli and The Row.
Brands like Ralph Lauren, LEMAIRE, Amié Leon Dore and Allen Edmonds may be more affordable, but you can easily get inspired by these models, devote yourself a little to knowing the quality fabrics and identify when buying unbranded products.
Another highly recommended option is to find a good couturier and tailor in order to make your clothes tailored, there is nothing more exclusive than a clothing made for you.