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Throughout centuries, signs of fortune and wealth have been depicted through a louder, more luxurious appearance. From precious jewels to the finest furs, elites have been able to speak a common language through fashion and extravagance. In 2024, when money talks, it's loud with monogram logos and large graphics.

Wealth whispers, screaming effortless taste and style. A low-key approach to luxury, it can be described as an "anti-trend" by maintaining the same aesthetic characteristics over the years, focusing on quality, design, and polished craftsmanship.


What Exactly Is Quiet Luxury?

Quiet luxury is rooted in understated heroes, exuding power and sophistication. It's the subtle details with a minimalist aesthetic that portray passion, confidence, and wealth. Think Sabrina Elba meets Jasmine Tookes with a hint of Michelle Obama. Whether day-to-day shopping, cocktail parties, or a casual day out, it’s more than style. Quiet luxury is a state of mind, a way of life that anyone can aspire to.

Muted colors such as black, brown, and beige are at the core of quiet luxury, with minimal hardware and discreet logo-less designs that give off its sophisticated, anonymously chic appeal.

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Rich Wife Aesthetic: Sabrina Elba exuding quiet luxury as she attends Paris Fashion Week.

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To achieve the rich-wife aesthetic, less is more with quality, timeless designs, fine everyday jewelry, and designer denim. With these attributes, the key to achieving quiet luxury is not being influenced by trends but gravitating towards statement pieces that are essential and more sustainable.

Need more defining features of rich-wife energy? Below, see what they’re wearing to master this subtle chic way of life.

Mastering the Quiet Luxury Aesthetic: The Blazer

A quality blazer is a staple that is worth investing in. No matter the season, a structured luxe look can be easily achieved with an oversized silhouette with a matching trouser, straight-legged denim, or a dress along with statement jewelry or a classic watch. The possibilities are both easy and endless.

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Jasmine Tookes shows a quality blazer is worth the investment.

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Mastering the Quiet Luxury Aesthetic: The White Button Down

A simple yet powerful item to include on your list of rich wife essentials is a button-down collared shirt. This core item is worth seeking a quality fit and material to achieve the right look. Tuck in or leave out for an effortless feel, from resort wear to an everyday casual look.

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A white button down is a simple yet powerful staple to include in your rich wife essentials.

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Mastering the Quiet Luxury Aesthetic: Denim 

Denim is a staple in everyone's wardrobe; however, fit and quality are what separates the rich mom aesthetic from others. Pair a straight-leg pant with denim or a white button-down with a loafer and oversized tote for a conspicuously chic moment.

Quality is what separates how quiet luxury does denim from the others.

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Mastering the Quiet Luxury Aesthetic: Overstated Wool Coat

Just because it's quiet doesn’t mean there can’t be any statements. The underestimated power of a quality wool coat demonstrates true style and elegance. Layer with a wrap-around oversized scarf is the cherry on top of a minimal masterpiece.

Nothing says true style and elegance quite like a wool coat.

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Mastering the Quiet Luxury Aesthetic: The Shopper

RIP to the mini bag; oversized totes are back and bigger than ever. With intricate details and textured designs, there’s a level of maturity and sophistication when splurging on a designer shopper. Style with a wool trench, denim jeans, a white tee, and casual sneakers for an on-the-go luxe look.

Lingeer (L) and James Corbin (R) serve muted looks without sacrificing personal style during Paris Fashion Week.

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Mastering the Quiet Luxury Aesthetic: The Slingback Heel

The epitome of class, the slingback is a conservative yet elegant heel. Layer with stockings or wear with long-length denim for a range of occasions. Details are extremely important, especially for an individual take on the style. Look out for hardware and heel silhouettes for a more modern option.

The epitome of class, Emilie Joseph demonstrates how to rock the conservative yet elegant slingback heels.

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Mastering the Quiet Luxury Aesthetic: Knitted Maxi Dress

A maxi dress is worn during any part of the year, no matter the season. A long-length blazer or wool trench is the perfect top layer. Pair with chunky clogs or keep it simple with a calf boot and statement earrings.

Mastering the Quiet Luxury Aesthetic: Soft Cargo Pants

The cargo pants are having a long run and not letting up any time soon. Doubling as a trouser, the comfort and utility of the wide straight leg is a no-brainer in the quiet luxe category. Pair with high heels or boots for a slightly edgier take on the look.

The cargo pants are here to stay, and they absolutely give in the category of rich wife aesthetic.

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