15 Old Money Nail Ideas You'll Want to Copy in 2025
The old money AKA quiet luxury trend has taken over the past year and nails are no exception! Old money nails are all the rage right now. But what exactly qualifies as "old money"?
To me, anything that is classic and has a sophisticated look to it can totally qualify. Everything from a classic french manicure to classic colors like sheer pink or deep red nails and everything in between. As long as it is classic and understated, it works!
That doesn't mean you can't have a little fun and creativity when it comes to trying your hand at old-money nails. (As you can see from my take on old money nails with a twist in the above photo!)
So today I am sharing some fun nail inspo that has a little fun and creativity, but stay minimalist with a touch of sophistication.
15 Old Money Nail Ideas
Before we dive into these old money nail looks, you should know that these can serve as inspiration to bring to your next nail appointment OR they can be purchased as press on nails when you click on the image! Because even though the old-money look is supposed to look expensive, it doesn't actually have to be.
Sheer Pink / Nude & Glossy
This classic clean girl look is perfect for someone who doesn't like to go too crazy with nail trends, and likes to keep it classy. Soft pink nails with a glossy finish just scream classic elegance and now everyone who panics and just opts for bubble bath at the salon can rejoice knowing they are on trend!
Outline French Tips
The perfect balance between old school and new school. I love this modern twist on this classic style. If you're going to try this nail design then I'd opt for an almond shape over any other nail shape to keep the vibes old money.
Cherry Cola Nails
One of the best old money nail ideas is to opt for a color with rich red tones. Choosing a classic or deep red is a timeless style that looks good on every skin tone.
Brown French Tips
If you love neutral shades then you will love this fresh take on this timeless look. Switch your typical white french tip with brown and you have a look with neutral tones that screams classy chic.
Glazed Donut Nails
If you keep up with all the current trends on social media when it comes to nail design, then you know the glazed donut nails are the biggest trend to hit the scene since the party nail. These nude nails have a subtle elegance to them. Popularized by Hailey Beiber, they're really simple to achieve by choosing a sheer nude color and putting chrome over top (usually tin man can chrome by OPI).
Chocolate Glazed Donut Nails
In the same vein, the chocolate glazed donut nails have the same high-shine finish, just using brown nails instead! Your nail expert at your salon will be familiar with how to achieve this look, or you can attempt to DIY at home.
Milky White Nails
Milky whites have a timeless elegance to them that definitely give off a rich-girl vibe! They're great because they work for everything from everyday wear to a special event!
Gold French Tips
This ultra-elegant look is so fun, and definitely one of the bolder looks on this list! This old money nail look is fun and definitely looks like it belongs on a private jet.
Tortoise Shell Nails
A great way to add a touch of refinement to your manicure is to opt for this classic pattern. I love how unique this is since tortoise shell is a huge staple in old money accessories, but you wouldn't think to try it out on your nails. Until now!
Chrome French Tips
If you really want to up your nail game, then you gotta go with chrome over your french tips! Just get a simple french manicure, add chrome over top and boom! Instant rich girl vibes that will get so many compliments.
I hope you feel inspired by this list of old money nail designs! Whether you opt for simplicity or try out one of the more fun but understated designs, I would love to hear how it went! Leave a comment below if you try any of these!
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