Old money style for men is easier than it looks. It uses a small set of classic pieces in calm colours, worn well. Below are six outfits you can copy, from summer to autumn and from a weekend walk to dinner. Each one uses pieces that also work together, so you can mix them.
The basic rules
- Colours: navy, cream, beige, white, brown and grey.
- Fit: close to the body but not tight. Trousers with a little room and a clean break.
- Details: tuck in your polo or shirt, wear a belt, keep shoes clean.
- No logos.
1. Knitted polo and pleated trousers
The signature old money outfit. A navy knitted polo tucked into cream pleated trousers, with suede-look loafers. It works for lunch, a city walk or a summer office.
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2. Oxford shirt with a sweater over the shoulders
A light blue oxford shirt with rolled sleeves, beige chinos and a cashmere sweater loosely knotted over the shoulders. Relaxed, classic and useful when the evening gets cooler.
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3. Field jacket for autumn
A navy belted field jacket over a cream roll neck, with navy pleated trousers and suede boots. Tone-on-tone navy looks sharp and is easy to wear.
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4. Linen for summer
A white linen shirt, open at the collar, with beige linen trousers. Loafers without socks, or bare feet on the rocks. The easiest holiday outfit there is.
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5. Dinner: cardigan and pinstripes
A cashmere cardigan over a knitted polo, with black pinstripe wide-leg trousers. Softer than a blazer but just as smart. Good for dinners, dates and family events.
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6. Weekend: light jacket and cable knit
A light zip jacket open over a cable knit sweater, dark jeans and clean white sneakers. Casual, but still put together.
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Mix and match
All six outfits use the same colours, so the pieces swap easily. The navy trousers work with every top here. The cardigan works over the oxford shirt. The loafers go with everything except the jeans and sneakers look. Ten well-chosen pieces give you more than twenty outfits.
Not sure about your size? Try our size calculator.
Keep reading
- Quiet luxury sweaters for men
- Quiet luxury pants for men
- Old money shoes for men
- Old money haircuts for men
FAQ
What is an old money outfit for men?
Classic pieces in calm colours: for example a knitted polo tucked into pleated trousers with loafers, or an oxford shirt with a cashmere sweater and chinos.
What colours do old money men wear?
Navy, cream, beige, white, grey, brown and light blue.
Can I wear jeans with old money style?
Yes. Dark, straight jeans without rips, with a knit or a shirt and clean shoes.
What shoes go with old money outfits for men?
Loafers, clean white sneakers, boat shoes and suede boots.
