It was recently brought to my attention that Charvet shirts may not be exactly an Old Money wardrobe staple. This may be true in the United States, but it is probably less true in Europe. While it is difficult to justify the price of a Charvet shirt, it is impossible to argue with the quality … More At The Intersection of Minimalism and Charvet
It’s that time again, when students and parents alike consider assembling that all-important back to school/off to college wardrobe. Of course, you want to fit in, but not too much. You want to stand out, but not too much. You want to spend money, but not too much. You want to buy style and quality, … More The Annual Old Money Back To School Wardrobe List
It’s August. Often a time to pause, relax, refresh, and reset before hitting it again with school and/or work in September. One way to help refresh and reset your personal space is to get rid of items that you haven’t used in a while or items that have outgrown their usefulness altogether. Shocking as it … More Time To De-Clutter
We’ve often discussed clothing as a part of the Old Money philosophy. It is the most visible part, but not the most important part. The most important part is the adoption of Old Money Core Values, as I note in The Old Money Book. However, as the most visible part, the clothing we choose is … More Your Wardrobe: Playing A Supporting Role
Over the past ten years, I have written a few books and many more blog posts. I offer advice, and people have been known to follow my suggestions on occasion. I am, by definition, an author, but I cringe at the thought of being an authority on the subject of how to live. In fact, … More Blanc et Noir: A Wardrobe Option
Our globe-trotting correspondent David provided the following article on a well-dressed Spanish aristocrat. As I am in Paris, bolstering the inventory of shoes and shirts, I thought it might be appropriate, and that you all might enjoy. Thank you, David… The best-dressed royal you’ve never heard of – and what he can teach you about … More Aristocratic Style: Fernando Fitz-James Stuart
I’m delighted to let all of you know that the second video I did with Tom Miler of M Publishing in Poland is now online. (Some of you have already seen the video and congratulated me. Thank you again.) Here’s the link: https://youtu.be/RGjVyxxFHVM Among other things, Tom and I discuss the concept of having a … More Old Money Video #2
The media has been abuzz in recent months breathlessly detailing the impact that private jets and super yachts have on the environment. Here’s an ARTICLE from The Guardian. While I don’t disagree with the data and the argument that ‘the Rich’ dump more than their unfair share of carbon emissions into the atmosphere and consequently … More A Very Personal Solution to the Climate Crisis
Happy New Year to everyone who follows the blog and contributes to our community here. As world affairs go, it has been an eventful 2023 to say the least. With wars in Gaza and Ukraine, indictments, plea deals, trials and elections aplenty here in the US, the coming year promises no shortage of surprises and … More Happy New Year
It’s a grammatically butchered term, and I’m sure sociologist and psychologists have a more technical or clinical label for it. However, regardless of what we call it, it’s a behavior pattern that is easy to recognize: acting out in public like a teenager. Like someone who’s in high school. Like someone who is probably old … More The High-Schoolization of Society