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Decoding the Quiet Luxury Trend

You’ve probably already heard of the laid-back-luxe aesthetic dominating 2023—thank you Instagram and TikTok—and if you haven’t, well, just know that the understated style perspective will be seen everywhere this fall. Quiet luxury was first seen across fashion month runways, declaring it one of the biggest trends to keep an eye on in women’s luxury apparel. Little did we know, the sophisticated style seen on the fictional characters of Sunday evening's most popular show Succession would put the old-money fashion trend on everyone's radar.

Quiet luxury focuses on quality pieces—absent of logos and loud, flashy colors—that are inherently timeless and never go out of style. It takes a less-is-more approach in silhouettes to emphasize the quality of fabrication, craftsmanship and wearability. Quiet luxury brands like The Row, Victoria Beckham and Brunello Cucinelli were built upon this polished foundation, making them leaders of the trend. You’re probably wondering how to translate the stealth wealth trend into your capsule wardrobe, and trust us, it’s easier than it looks. Below, explore the classic pieces, shoes and accessories to nail the quiet luxury aesthetic.

WRITTEN BY LYNDSEY FORESMAN

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After seasons filled with logo-heavy styles, the quiet luxury trend offers a breath of fresh air as the stealth-wealth aesthetic requires so little. Investing in tailored separates is the best place to start when dipping your toe into the old-money aesthetic. This season, we’re gravitating towards clean lines, impeccable tailoring and humble silhouettes, which makes sense, as these design choices speak to the quiet luxury’s lifelong appeal. A wool-blend wrap jacket showcasing tailored long sleeves with button cuffs and a structured collar looks luxe-yet-effortless when paired with the matching overlap skirt—a more modern take on the classic tailored trouser—in the same savvy fabrication. The look screams, “I’m ready for business, but still know how to have fun.”

Traditional silhouettes lead the way when it comes to nailing the old-money aesthetic—think fitted turtlenecks, tailored suits and floor-length outerwear—which are perfect solutions for fall’s cooler months. But, rather than pairing a black topper with a pair of sleek trousers for a minimalist look, try a satin field jacket with a longline, figure-hugging pencil skirt. The satin texture elevates the what-could-be dull silhouette, making it feel like the luxury outerwear item it is and allowing for it to be styled and reworn for future old-money outfits—talk about versatility. Thanks to the jacket’s elasticized belt, a cinched waist adds dimension, ensuring the look feels approachable and more modern than the typical head-to-toe black ensemble.

Victoria Beckham

Silk, cashmere, leather and wool are commonly talked-about textures that define the quiet luxury trend; these fabrics are soft to the touch and whisper sartorial confidence, all while being comfortable and durable—exactly what the trend is all about. Not to be forgotten, another quality of the old-money aesthetic is its use of subtle and neutral color palettes. Because quiet luxury is all about understated elegance, muted colors like beige, white, gray, black and navy are the perfect shades to achieve this. Muted colors are timeless and transitional, allowing the quality of the materials and craftsmanship to take center stage. A head-to-toe cream ensemble oozes sophistication; it’s clean, refined, polished and ever-so-rich. The beauty of coordinated pieces in muted hues is that they’re designed to be worn together and separately, giving you at least three to four different neutral outfits to put together at a moment's notice.

The Row

The quiet luxury trend takes fashion longevity seriously, so you’ll need outerwear wardrobe staples that stand the test of time. As fall and winter approach, sharp lapels, high-quality materials and minimalist (sometimes cocooned) silhouettes are important design details to look for to help differentiate a just-average coat from a quiet-luxury-approved coat. Quiet luxury thrives on pared-back shapes and elevated minimalism, so the ever-favorite trench coat is a perfect starting point when choosing your outerwear staple. Classic double-breasted and belted trench coats, tailored topcoats and floor-length dusters are failproof types of coats for nailing the stealth wealth aesthetic. We can all agree that a trench coat is both elegant and comfortable while offering an extra layer of warmth. Given its roomy shape, the unexpected trench coat allows for one to layer a sumptuous turtleneck knit sweater underneath, which is another common hack for looking expensive without trying too hard.

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