old-fashioned; antique; archaic style
Describes something that has an old-style charm or feels from a past era. Can be neutral or positive, unlike 時代遅れ which is more negative.
Her kimono is very old-fashioned and beautiful.
Many old-style buildings remain in this town.
This inn is popular for its old-fashioned architecture.
My grandfather always speaks in an old-fashioned way.
She has an old-fashioned personality and values manners greatly.
昔風 literally means 'in the style of the old days' and is nearly interchangeable with 古風, though 古風 more often carries a note of refined charm.
クラシック (from 'classic') is used mainly for timeless fashion, music, or design, whereas 古風 more broadly describes anything with an old-era feel, including manners or speech.
古風 describes an old-fashioned style or manner, sometimes with a slightly negative or quaint feel, while 昔ながら focuses on something being unchanged and often carries nostalgic warmth.
古臭い also means 'old-fashioned' but always sounds negative or stale, unlike 古風 which can express charm or elegance.
Compound of 古 (old) and 風 (style, manner). The reading こふう follows standard on'yomi.