The old money aesthetic fashion trend has officially seeped into nail trends too and we have all the inspiration you need to achieve the aestehtic for your nails with a design that still feels very ‘you’. We’ve wrapped up all our favourite old money nail designs including all your main elegant colours which fit the aesthetic such as red, navy, pink and green. Let’s get started with our list of all the best old money nail designs to inspire your nails!
1. Oval Wine Red
Red nails are the go-to classic old money colour for your nails which literally never disappoints.
If you want a set of nails that is going to be extremely flattering to your hands then this is a really great choice.
2. Glazed Donut Brown Ombre
Glazed donut nails are super on trend right now and this brown ombre set offer the perfect twist on your classic pink glazed donut nails in order to make them fit the old money aesthetic.
Ombre nails in your typical ‘old money’ colours like pink, red and green can also look extremely elegant too.
3. Classic French Tips
You can’t go wrong with a set of classic French tips. 😌💅
This nail design is popular and a classic for a reason, plus is perfect for achieving that ‘clean girl’ look everyone loves right now.
4. Square Deep Dark Red
This is such a classy and simple look for your nails which is perfect for literally anytime of the year.
Cute short nail ideas like this make for such a great go-to look for your nails when you just want a design that you know will always look great.
5. Pink & White Ombre
Pink and white ombre makes for such a chic set of nails which just look SO elegant.
This nail design would make for a super cute set of bridal nails. 🤫✨
6. Brown French Tips
Brown french tips make for the ultimate elegant fall nails. 😌🍂
You probably aren’t surprised to find so many French tip nail designs in our list as they truly are always such a classy and timeless look making them perfect for achieving the old money aesthetic. 💅
7. Dusty Pink
Dusty pink is such a pretty colour for your nails which offers a more toned down and elegant look than your typical pink nail design.
If you want a pink nail colour that is going to be extra flattering to the hand, then dusty pink is an excellent choice.
8. Brown Marble Nail Art
Not a lot of nail art works for the old money aesthetic, but the luxurious and effortless ship of marble nail art just makes it so perfect for the old money aesthetic.
Marble nails make for such a pretty set of fall or winter nails. 🤭⛄️
9. Neutral Cat Eye Nails
Cat eye nails started off as a trend but have became a staple nail look in recent years most likely as people just can not get enough of the stunning design. 😮💨💁♀️
For old money style nails, if you want cat eye nails then it is probably best to stick to neutral colours as anything else will look a little too ‘glammy’ and therefore doesn’t fit the ‘effortless chic’ look synonymous with the old money aesthetic.
10. Burgundy Red
Burgundy red is for many the ultimate nail colour and their absolute favourite go-to colour for their nails.
Few nail colours are more popular than burgundy red so if you want something that is truly tried and tested – as well as never disappoints – then burgundy red is the nail colour for you.
11. Brown Chrome
How pretty and dazzling is this set of chrome nails? 🥹🫶
This is about as ‘glamorous’ as you can get away with for old money nails and therefore makes for a really chic set of nails to get done for a formal event if you are looking to be ‘giving off’ old money aesthetic vibes.
12. Navy
Navy is always such a royal and preppy colour in general so it should come as no surprise that the colour is just that for your nails too.
Darker colours like navy are always a great choice if you want a set of nails that is going to be more flattering to your hands.
13. Tortoise Nails
This has always been a nail art look fave among nail enthusiasts and is a nail look that is always sure to be admired by your friends & family.
14. Silver French Tips
This is perhaps something you haven’t seen before or at least haven’t considered for your own nails and you totally should.
Silver French tips combine the elegance of the French tip with the glam of silver, for the perfect mix delivering a sophisticated yet also fun set of nails which are perfect for celebrating just about any occasion.
15. Red/Black Aura
Of course these nails would make for great Halloween nails as they totally give off vampire vibes but they also make for a really chic and slightly gothic set of nails for year round too.
Red and black is such an underrated colour combination which is more versatile and stylish than many might think depending on the nail design.
16. Forest Green
A list of preppy and elegant nails would not be complete without this timeless nail colour. 😌🌲
Forest green is such a rich colour which looks so great on its own or equally as great when used for a green nail design.
17. Light Pink
Light pink is probably as simple and perhaps even ‘boring’ as you can go for your nails but is a look that is always pretty, as well as elegant, making it perfect if you are looking to have a set of old money nails.
There is something so effortlessly chic about a fresh set of nails with a classic nail look like this and if you aren’t sure what to get for your nails and want a ‘safe’ choice that won’t disappoint then this is always a great choice.
18. Chrome Classic French Tips With Gems
This nail design takes your classic French tips and gives it a dazzling twist to make for the ultimate event nails which have all the elegance of French tips as well as the glam of its finishing chrome & gem finishes.
This is the type of nail design that will literally have everyone OBSESSED with your nails and that you will most likely want to get done time & time again for special occasions. 💅💖
19. Tortoise Shell French Tips
Nail art combined with French tips… what’s not to love? 🤭💁♀️
Some people find nail art nails aren’t always super flattering to their hands and if you are someone who falls into this category then a nail design like this is a really great idea for you which gives you all the fun of nail art as well as the timeless complementary look of simple nails.
20. Fuchsia
Fuchsia is one of those colours which is often forgotten about by some but is cherished by those that have the colour in their nail look rotation.
If you haven’t had fuchsia nails before then you should definitely try the colour out to see why so many people love the colour so much.
21. Pomegranate Red
Pomegranate red offers a brighter yet equally preppy nail look which still totally fits the old money look.
This would make for a really great set of old money nails for Christmas time. 😌🎄
Hope you liked these old money nail designs and have found some inspiration for your nails! Thanks for reading! 🙂
