Because they look so similar, you might wonder if the "Old Money" craze is just an effort to rebrand Preppy style; after all, the word "preppy" is derived from the preparatory schools traditionally attended by members of old-money families.
But Preppy style is only a small slice of the broader Old Money aesthetic. It's explicitly more casual and youth-oriented, emphasizing athleticism with sporty garments like polo or rugby shirts, boat shoes, and yachting blazers; laid-back refinement with fun patterns like madras and tartan, or vibrant colors like Nantucket red or powder blue; and personal affiliation in the form of varsity jackets, school-branded knitwear, and Repp ties.
Meanwhile, the broader Old Money style encompasses a much wider array of formalities and age-appropriate options for dressing.
Learn all about Preppy style and Old Money style from the Gentleman's Gazette's full-length videos on each subject!
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