How To Dress Old Money Style
About this video
Centeno teaches how to develop an old money wardrobe by following specific style rules and investing in classic, timeless pieces. He explains that old money style signals sophistication and elegance through quality basics like suits, dress shirts, and shoes rather than trendy or flashy items, and covers specific garments and accessories that form the foundation of this aesthetic.
Key takeaways
- Centeno argues that prioritizing quality over quantity—including thrift store finds and sales on well-made items—is essential to building an old money wardrobe that lasts decades
- Centeno emphasizes that timeless elegance trumps trends because classic pieces worn hundreds of times provide better value than trendy items that quickly go out of style
- Centeno stresses that proper fit is critical regardless of price, and that maintaining clothing through shoe care, button repairs, and watch servicing extends its lifespan significantly
- Centeno recommends building a neutral color palette of charcoal, black, navy, gray, white, light blue, and camel, with classic pieces like suits in the $500+ range, quality dress shirts, oxford and brogue shoes, and subtle accessories
- Centeno teaches that confidence in an old money wardrobe comes from repetition and practice, similar to developing a gym routine, so pieces become comfortable and feel natural to wear
Episode details: published April 20, 2023 · 920K views · 24:04 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Antonio Centeno’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.
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