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Not all of Us are sitting on a fortune, but that doesn’t mean our wardrobes can’t channel old‑money elegance. To lean into the aesthetic, we’re filling our closets with old-money-style sweaters that look designer, and the results are proof that timeless style doesn’t require a trust fund!
If you’re on the hunt for old money-style sweaters on a budget, there’s no better place to source them than Amazon. The online retailer houses a sprawling collection of expensive-looking sweaters, including cable knits, turtlenecks, chunky kits and even Fair Isle knits that deliver old‑money vibes for way less — starting at just $10. Shop our 17 top picks below!
17 Sweaters That Nail the Old‑Money Aesthetic
1. Generational Style: Featuring an eye-catching floral design, this Fair Isle sweater looks heirloom‑quality and nails that timeless, old‑money elegance.
2. Style Without Trying: An oversized turtleneck sweater radiates quiet luxury, which is why it’s the main character in our wardrobe this season.
3. Refined Design: It’s the elevated details, like the colorful contrast stitch, that upgrade this cable knit sweater from plain to polished.
4. Head-Turner: The side buttons on this chunky knit sweater bring plenty of intrigue and compliments — just what we love in a polished knit.
5. Fan Favorite: It doesn’t get more old-money chic than a chunky cable knit sweater, and this top-selling one has stellar 5-star reviews.
6. Capsule Worthy: Layer in luxury with Merokeety’s oversized cardigan, which looks just as refined with a crisp button-up as it does with a plain white tee.
7. Collect Compliments: Be prepared to hear ‘where did you get that?’ on loop regarding this short-sleeve sweater — it’s one of those old money-style pieces that turns heads.
8. Buy Every Color: Fair warning: once you grab this expensive-looking puff‑sleeve sweater, you’ll want it in every shade — burgundy, lilac and fuchsia included.
9. Textured Pick: Embrace fuzzy fashion in this PrettyGarden pick that channels understated elegance in the coziest way.
10. Investment Worthy: Not to be dramatic, but we simply can’t live without Zesica’s oversized short-sleeve knit. It’s an anchoring piece that pulls together any and every old-money look.
11. Designer Lookalike: Is it a high‑end designer? No — but you’d never guess from the way this cozy tie‑front sweater flatters at every angle.
12. Old Money Layering: Quarter‑zip sweaters are trending, but their old‑money roots are what really make them a wardrobe staple.
13. Summer Ready: Pair a sleeveless ribbed sweater with distressed denim and loafers, and you’ve got a warm‑weather take on old‑money refinement.
14. Luxury Lifestyle: This quarter‑zip cable‑knit sweater has such country‑club polish, you’ll be tempted to pick up pickleball and mahjong to fit in with the crowd.
15. Heritage Rich: It’s not Ralph Lauren, but this polo-style design sure looks like it was inspired by wealthy dressing at its finest.
16. Boutique Quality: We’d swear this textured knit cardigan was plucked straight from a Nantucket boutique, but the price tag says otherwise.
17. Pattern Perfection: For an old money-style print, you can’t go wrong with a polka dot sweater — equal parts classic and understated.
