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Old money outfits for women: 11 looks to try
Cashmere over the shoulders, ivory tailoring, a navy sweater over a crisp collar. The old money aesthetic looks expensive because it is quiet — and it runs on a short list of colors and fabrics you can learn in five minutes.
“Old money” describes the way of dressing associated with inherited wealth: clothes that look well made, never new, and never like they are trying. No logos, no trend pieces, nothing loud. The look borrows from tennis clubs, sailing weekends, Ivy League campuses and country houses, and it overlaps with what is often called quiet luxury.
Every outfit below is a coloring page from Old Money Edit in Color the Look, so you can try the palette before you buy a single piece.
The rules
- Neutrals first. Ivory, cream, camel, navy, charcoal and olive do most of the work.
- One jewel tone at most. Plum, burgundy or bottle green, used on one piece.
- Fabric over decoration. Cashmere, tweed, bouclé, silk, suede and good cotton instead of prints and logos.
- Classic shapes. Pleated skirts, straight or wide trousers, Bermuda shorts, blazers, crewnecks and cardigans.
- Gold, small. Thin gold jewellery, gold buttons, a structured leather bag.
- A sweater over the shoulders is the signature detail — it says “weekend” without saying anything else.
Weekend and country club
City and tailoring
Old money color palettes
Ivory and camel
- Ivory
- Cream
- Coffee
- Gold
Cream tailoring, a camel bag, gold buttons.
Navy prep
- Navy
- White
- Ivory
- Espresso
Navy knit, white collar, ivory pleats.
Plum cashmere
- Plum
- Powder
- Taupe
- Gold
One jewel tone against soft neutrals.
Try the look before you buy it
Old money dressing is expensive to get wrong, because the whole idea is a few good pieces. Color the Look is a fashion coloring app for iPhone and iPad with 250+ outfit pages in 29 collections. Color an outfit in the neutrals you already own, swap one piece to the color you are considering, and keep the version you would actually wear.
Frequently asked
What are old money outfits?
Old money outfits are classic, understated clothes associated with inherited wealth: tailored trousers, pleated skirts, cashmere knits, blazers, Bermuda shorts and loafers in neutral colors, with no visible logos.
What colors are old money?
Ivory, cream, white, camel, navy, charcoal and olive, with one deeper accent such as plum, burgundy or bottle green, and gold rather than silver jewellery.
How do I dress old money on a budget?
Stick to a neutral palette, choose classic shapes over trends, prioritize natural-looking fabrics, keep jewellery small and gold, and take care of what you own. Try combinations on paper or in a coloring app before buying.
Are there old money coloring pages?
Yes. Old Money Edit in the Color the Look app has eleven old money outfit coloring pages for iPhone and iPad; Ivory Bermuda is free to color.
