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Avoid These Old Money Style Mistakes for a Timeless, Refined Look

    TLDR Old money style is about minimizing accessories, focusing on timeless and elegant pieces, and avoiding flashy fashion items, while also maintaining a natural and authentic look.

    Key insights

    💎Excessive jewelry is not part of the old money style, it’s usually more reserved and subtle.

    🕰️Old money style is about minimizing accessories and focusing on timeless and elegant pieces, not flashy fashion items.

    👖Many of the current fashion trends, such as oversized pants, may not align with the old money style.

    👟Sneakers are definitely not old money when it comes to Old Money style, usually think of shoes like loafers or minimal sneakers.

    📸Flashing wealth on social media is a mistake, as 80% of photos are staged and give off a fake impression.

    👔The old money style should feel natural and authentic, not forced or try-hard.

    👞Suede loafers are a common and classic element of the old money style, while thick and modern loafers are not as fitting.

    👔The old money style is all about natural, neutral colors and high-quality, minimalistic clothing.

    Highlights

    🚫00:00 Avoid common Old Money style mistakes like deep v-necks and cultural appropriation, and don’t show off with expensive cars or unbuttoned shirts. 

    👔01:21 Avoid showing too much skin and wearing excessive jewelry to maintain the traditional and subtle old money style aesthetic. 

    👔02:59 Avoid excessive jewelry and modern fashion pieces to achieve a more traditional and elegant old money style.

    👖04:02 Avoid trendy, oversized, and fashionable clothing for old money style, stick to tradition and timelessness.

    👞05:01 Old money style is not modern or flashy, and should consist of classic, timeless pieces like loafers and minimal sneakers.

    🚫05:58 Avoid trying too hard to achieve old money style and flaunting wealth on social media with staged photos, as it should appear natural and not forced. Expand

    👔07:12 Avoid trying too hard for old money style, opt for well-fitted classic pieces for a timeless and authentic look. 

    👔08:26 Avoid classic old money style mistakes by keeping your outfit natural, casual, and well-fitted with classic pieces like blazers, wool trousers, and turtlenecks, while avoiding flashy logos and opting for neutral, high-quality, natural-looking outfits.