Want to look like a billionaire but not know how? Flashy logos are not the answer. It bags and red-soled Louboutins are. Today’s super-rich are all about ‘stealth wealth’ style: a subtle, luxurious look as displayed in Sky Atlantic’s hit TV show Succession. Rumoured to be based on media tycoon Rupert Murdoch’s family, the female lead, Shiv Roy — said to be modelled on Murdoch’s daughter Elisabeth — is queen of stealth wealth fashion. While Shiv’s budget is stratospheric, you can recreate the chic simplicity of this look on the High Street…
Pictured: Sarah Snook as Shiv Roy in Succession
T-shirt, £41.40, and skirt, £71.40, thewhitecompany.com
1 Stick to chic neutrals
Stealth wealth has a strict palette that includes cream, taupe and grey as well as navy, grey, charcoal, navy, and all shades of beige from pale biscuit to rich carmel. (Beige isn’t boring. Beige is rich.)
Massimo Dutti should be top of your list for wool blend turtlenecks (£59.95, massimo dutti.com), silk blouses (from £69.95) and wool trousers (£89.95) in shades from pale ecru to tobacco. The White Company, as its name suggests, also breathes neutrals. Invest in super-soft alpaca knitwear there for less than £100.
2 Slip on a silky blouse
Stealth wealth dressing should not be considered too sexy. A half-tucked-in silk blouse with a few buttons can be very attractive.
Jigsaw has silk blouses with concealed buttons that are machine-washable (pictured left), while Uniqlo has slightly sheerer silk blouses (£59.90, uniqlo.com) if you are feeling more risque. For the ultimate luxe look, pair your silk blouse with delicate gold necklaces peeking out.
3 Natural fabrics only, please
Turtleneck, £49.95, massimodutti.com
Avoid manmade fibres. All natural fabrics should include cashmere, silk and Merino wool. M&S has cashmere roll-necks for £89 that can be machine-washed on a delicate cycle. Invest in a cashmere comb (sold on Amazon for £5) to keep your cashmere un-bobbled.
Head to Cos for organic cotton shirts (from £45, cosstores.com) and pure wool knitwear, from dresses (£89) to vests (£69).
4 Embrace minimalism
Choose minimalist accessories. Designer bags are trending. A simple shoulder bag from The Row will set you back circa £2,000 but you can snap up one from Mango for £69.99 (pictured right).
Skyscraper designer stilettos have been out, Ditto. A pair of black, knee-high Jil Sander boots are £1,080 but Mango has a pair for £139.
5 Try a ‘power polo neck’
Want to look as good as Succession’s Shiv Roy in a polo neck? You should choose a fine-knit polo neck rather than a chunky or fluffy style. A simple pendant worn over the top is a bonus, a la Shiv. For lightweight wool turtlenecks with a subtle exposed seam detail, head to & Other Stories (available in black and beige, £45, stories.com).
Or, you can try the Hobbs navy ribbed Merino Wool roll-neck (pictured right), with subtle gold button detailing on cuffs.
6 Keep your coat classic
Coat, £149; top and trousers, £49.50 each; boots, £69, marksandspencer.com
The faux fur in technicolour is back in fashion. Instead, opt for a well-cut and double-breasted coat, a classic trench, or a simple wrap-over style.
The M&S Autograph wool wrap coat in camel (pictured) looks far more expensive than it is, while & Other Stories hits the mark with a wool coat in a shade it calls mole (£175, stories.com). These classics will last you for many years.
7 Luxury labels you must know
You can add a touch of luxury to your wardrobe by shopping smartly.
Theory
The U.S. brand excels in clean tailoring, as well as chic knitwear. The Outnet, the go-to destination for discount designer clothing, has pieces from Theory with up to 60 per cent off, including silk crepe de chine trousers in taupe (£195, theoutnet.com) and a blue blazer (£198, pictured).
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Iris & Ink
The Outnet’s in-house brand focuses on updated classics, such as an icy white organic silk blouse (£195, theoutnet.com), a beige wool and alpaca sweater with side slits for insouciantly half-tucking the hem into trousers (£225), and a keep-forever navy cashmere turtleneck (£195, pictured).
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Tibi
The New York-based label is well-known for its polished staples. You need to be quick to snap up discounted pieces online — the popular sizes go fast — but savvy shoppers can get tapered wool trousers for £138 (pictured),
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merino polo necks for £84 and even a camel trench for £272 (pictured) at theoutnet.com before they sell out.
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Toteme
With muted colours and simple cuts, the cool Scandi label has nailed luxury, everyday basics: a marled merino wool sweater (pictured, £158, theoutnet.com), a sharp double-breasted wool blazer (£228) and a very chic leather-trimmed cream shearling cape (£162).
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