Anonymous wrote:Never change, DCUM.

In my circle of UMC/UC professionals in their late 30s (think high 6-figure/low 7-figure incomes, $2-5MM net worth, $1-3MM homes), women typically have colored manicures and nail art in particular is all the rage.

When people here think nail art, they tend to think this. And I agree it's out of place in the boardroom.

https://images.app.goo.gl/aqEVZhkQtrEzyT937

But in reality, I'm seeing women who usually have their nails done once they reach this professional level. And many of them will do nail art that is more feminine/sublte in nature, like this

https://images.app.goo.gl/zujmZxXhoEo6MAh97
https://in.pinterest.com/pin/843017623984806466/

Anonymous wrote:Lack of tattoos is a better indicator.

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Anonymous wrote:This is an offshoot of another DC thread but fits here. So I grew up MC but now I’m UMC. My mom always said my hair and nails should be done. But I see a lot of commentary about nails not being done. Do you think UMC women always have their nails done? What about upper class?

Op, google photos of Jacqueline Onassis. Your welcome.

She wore gloves. Plus nail salons weren't really such a thing back then anyway. Cant you come up with an example from the last 40 years?

Google search shows she wore a lot frosted nail polish and lipsticks. She also smoked and didn’t use sunscreen. Too outdated to help OP.

Anonymous wrote:Op, try not to focus on some imaginary idea of what “upper class women” would do or did do. Some polish, some don’t. Upper class women have diverse tastes and styles just like any other group of people.

Only those who have major class anxiety (i.e., those on the fringes) are telling you what you MUST or MUST NOT do.

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Anonymous wrote:My personal observation from being married into a traditional old line family is that overly done makeup, nails, flashy jewelry, and overdone hair are never encouraged.

When I had my daughter’s ears pierced at 2 years old I was surprised at the firm disapproval from my in laws. Her school doesn’t allow girls to wear earrings or any cosmetics during the school day.

Nail polish questions aside, it could be said that the upper class “look” is best described as “understated” - nice clothes, no labels, nothing obvious.

My mother in law is a perfect example. Always put together and you can tell she is wearing very nice clothes and shoes but nothing is obvious.

She only wears a simple gold band as her wedding jewelry. Rarely wears anything flashy unless it’s a very special occasion and then she gets out the jewelry - even then, it’s still understated.

My in laws and the rest of the family drive paid for used cars, and don’t wear brand names, at least not obviously.

The whole mission is to create lasting generational wealth that won’t get burned through by the next generation.

Nail polish doesn’t seem to be the done thing.

Yep. This is all of my relatives and self. New England old $. Nails short, clean, generally no polish. Hair not balayage or overly highlighted and none of those curling iron beach curls. Pedicures- polish yes. But it’s understated, non-flashy look. A Carolyn Bessette type look.

Yes, this is the waspy, family used to have money but no one has made any in a long time look.

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Anonymous wrote:My personal observation from being married into a traditional old line family is that overly done makeup, nails, flashy jewelry, and overdone hair are never encouraged.

When I had my daughter’s ears pierced at 2 years old I was surprised at the firm disapproval from my in laws. Her school doesn’t allow girls to wear earrings or any cosmetics during the school day.

Nail polish questions aside, it could be said that the upper class “look” is best described as “understated” - nice clothes, no labels, nothing obvious.

My mother in law is a perfect example. Always put together and you can tell she is wearing very nice clothes and shoes but nothing is obvious.

She only wears a simple gold band as her wedding jewelry. Rarely wears anything flashy unless it’s a very special occasion and then she gets out the jewelry - even then, it’s still understated.

My in laws and the rest of the family drive paid for used cars, and don’t wear brand names, at least not obviously.

The whole mission is to create lasting generational wealth that won’t get burned through by the next generation.

Nail polish doesn’t seem to be the done thing.

Yep. This is all of my relatives and self. New England old $. Nails short, clean, generally no polish. Hair not balayage or overly highlighted and none of those curling iron beach curls. Pedicures- polish yes. But it’s understated, non-flashy look. A Carolyn Bessette type look.

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Anonymous wrote:My personal observation from being married into a traditional old line family is that overly done makeup, nails, flashy jewelry, and overdone hair are never encouraged.

When I had my daughter’s ears pierced at 2 years old I was surprised at the firm disapproval from my in laws. Her school doesn’t allow girls to wear earrings or any cosmetics during the school day.

Nail polish questions aside, it could be said that the upper class “look” is best described as “understated” - nice clothes, no labels, nothing obvious.

My mother in law is a perfect example. Always put together and you can tell she is wearing very nice clothes and shoes but nothing is obvious.

She only wears a simple gold band as her wedding jewelry. Rarely wears anything flashy unless it’s a very special occasion and then she gets out the jewelry - even then, it’s still understated.

My in laws and the rest of the family drive paid for used cars, and don’t wear brand names, at least not obviously.

The whole mission is to create lasting generational wealth that won’t get burned through by the next generation.

Nail polish doesn’t seem to be the done thing.

I grew up and socialize as an adult with people from "old money." This is definitely a correct stereotype for older women in families, but the younger women (Younger Millinenials/Gen Z) have more of an edge.

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Anonymous wrote:My personal observation from being married into a traditional old line family is that overly done makeup, nails, flashy jewelry, and overdone hair are never encouraged.

When I had my daughter’s ears pierced at 2 years old I was surprised at the firm disapproval from my in laws. Her school doesn’t allow girls to wear earrings or any cosmetics during the school day.

Nail polish questions aside, it could be said that the upper class “look” is best described as “understated” - nice clothes, no labels, nothing obvious.

My mother in law is a perfect example. Always put together and you can tell she is wearing very nice clothes and shoes but nothing is obvious.

She only wears a simple gold band as her wedding jewelry. Rarely wears anything flashy unless it’s a very special occasion and then she gets out the jewelry - even then, it’s still understated.

My in laws and the rest of the family drive paid for used cars, and don’t wear brand names, at least not obviously.

The whole mission is to create lasting generational wealth that won’t get burned through by the next generation.

Nail polish doesn’t seem to be the done thing.

Yep. This is all of my relatives and self. New England old $. Nails short, clean, generally no polish. Hair not balayage or overly highlighted and none of those curling iron beach curls. Pedicures- polish yes. But it’s understated, non-flashy look. A Carolyn Bessette type look.