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#*Spend extra time shopping to make sure every item fits your body perfectly. Even if you really like a shirt, skirt, or a pair of pants, don't buy it if it doesn't fit your body perfectly. | #*Spend extra time shopping to make sure every item fits your body perfectly. Even if you really like a shirt, skirt, or a pair of pants, don't buy it if it doesn't fit your body perfectly. | ||
#Buy a few quality pieces, but fill out your wardrobe with value items. If you're trying to save money on clothes but want to look like you're spending a lot, a little smart shopping will go a long way. You can spend big on a few name - brand or designer items, then spread them out with a variety of cheaper clothes to make different outfits that look rich. | #Buy a few quality pieces, but fill out your wardrobe with value items. If you're trying to save money on clothes but want to look like you're spending a lot, a little smart shopping will go a long way. You can spend big on a few name - brand or designer items, then spread them out with a variety of cheaper clothes to make different outfits that look rich. | ||
| − | #*[[Save Money|Save up]] for a couple months if you want to splurge on a pair of Louboutins, but make sure you're outfitting yourself with cheap stuff from Nordstrom, TJ Maxx, and other stores that sell fashionable clothing on a budget.<ref>http://www.thegloss.com/2014/06/21/fashion/cheap-ways-look-rich-summer-pictures/</ref> | + | #*[[Save Money|Save up]] for a couple months if you want to splurge on a pair of Louboutins, but make sure you're outfitting yourself with cheap stuff from Nordstrom, TJ Maxx, and other stores that sell fashionable clothing on a budget.<ref name="rf17317">http://www.thegloss.com/2014/06/21/fashion/cheap-ways-look-rich-summer-pictures/</ref> |
#*It's better to spend on clothes than on accessories, which will only look blingy or ostentatious if you're wearing them with cheap clothes. | #*It's better to spend on clothes than on accessories, which will only look blingy or ostentatious if you're wearing them with cheap clothes. | ||
#*It's also obviously a good idea to look for sales whenever possible. If you can get designer jeans for a discount, you can spend more on some value items to round out your wardrobe. | #*It's also obviously a good idea to look for sales whenever possible. If you can get designer jeans for a discount, you can spend more on some value items to round out your wardrobe. | ||
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#*For women, a conservative pump, like the classic Chanel would be a good choice. | #*For women, a conservative pump, like the classic Chanel would be a good choice. | ||
#*Keep your shoes very clean at all times. Take them off when you're indoors and polish them regularly to keep them looking out-of-the-box. In fact, keep the box and store them inside it. | #*Keep your shoes very clean at all times. Take them off when you're indoors and polish them regularly to keep them looking out-of-the-box. In fact, keep the box and store them inside it. | ||
| − | #Wear some discreet bling. Jewelry can be a trap. A little of it cries out "rich," but too much of it cries out "poseur." Think Jay-Z more so than Trinidad James, and Queen Elizabeth more than Snooki. A few pieces of stylish jewelry can give your look rich elegance.<ref>http://intothegloss.com/2014/05/how-to-look-rich/</ref> | + | #Wear some discreet bling. Jewelry can be a trap. A little of it cries out "rich," but too much of it cries out "poseur." Think Jay-Z more so than Trinidad James, and Queen Elizabeth more than Snooki. A few pieces of stylish jewelry can give your look rich elegance.<ref name="rf17318">http://intothegloss.com/2014/05/how-to-look-rich/</ref> |
| − | #*If you can't afford the real thing, keep it classic. In lieu of a genuine Cartier "tank" watch, do what lots of the wealthy do and get the cheapest, simplest Timex with a basic black leather band, small and discreet.<ref>http://thefrugalmodel.com/small-budget-wardrobe/</ref> | + | #*If you can't afford the real thing, keep it classic. In lieu of a genuine Cartier "tank" watch, do what lots of the wealthy do and get the cheapest, simplest Timex with a basic black leather band, small and discreet.<ref name="rf17319">http://thefrugalmodel.com/small-budget-wardrobe/</ref> |
#*Fake pearls are difficult to identify, making them an excellent way to save a little if you can't afford a diamond necklace. | #*Fake pearls are difficult to identify, making them an excellent way to save a little if you can't afford a diamond necklace. | ||
#Find trendy or unusual accessories. An authentic designer bag or wallet is nice, but go for something a bit bland or obsolete. Something that is the "latest fashion" is by definition a trend, which is anathema to the old money crowd. It must be well made and leather even if not designer, go for simple designs. | #Find trendy or unusual accessories. An authentic designer bag or wallet is nice, but go for something a bit bland or obsolete. Something that is the "latest fashion" is by definition a trend, which is anathema to the old money crowd. It must be well made and leather even if not designer, go for simple designs. | ||
#*The LL Bean Boat & Tote or a classic black quilted Chanel are good options. Nothing avant-garde garde, and nothing that looks like the Balenciaga Lariat, or the Chloe Paddington. However, if you're impressing the nouveau riche, "trendy" is pretty much mandatory. | #*The LL Bean Boat & Tote or a classic black quilted Chanel are good options. Nothing avant-garde garde, and nothing that looks like the Balenciaga Lariat, or the Chloe Paddington. However, if you're impressing the nouveau riche, "trendy" is pretty much mandatory. | ||
| − | #*Rent designer accessories from places like Le Tote, Leading Luxury, or Rent the Runway, to help yourself save some money and appear super-rich.<ref>http://www.wisebread.com/how-to-look-rich-without-having-much-money</ref> | + | #*Rent designer accessories from places like Le Tote, Leading Luxury, or Rent the Runway, to help yourself save some money and appear super-rich.<ref name="rf17320">http://www.wisebread.com/how-to-look-rich-without-having-much-money</ref> |
===Grooming Well=== | ===Grooming Well=== | ||
#Bathe yourself every day. Bathing regularly helps to communicate that you're well-taken care of, and that you've got the time and resources to devote to your looks. Wash yourself thoroughly every day and take the time to get clean. | #Bathe yourself every day. Bathing regularly helps to communicate that you're well-taken care of, and that you've got the time and resources to devote to your looks. Wash yourself thoroughly every day and take the time to get clean. | ||
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#*[[Ride a Horse|Riding horses]] | #*[[Ride a Horse|Riding horses]] | ||
#*[[Play Polo|Playing polo]] | #*[[Play Polo|Playing polo]] | ||
| − | #Get informed. Wealthy people frequently receive private schooling, so getting informed about the world around you is important. Brush up on general knowledge, but don't flaunt your education or claim to be an expert.<ref>http://nypost.com/2014/12/08/magazines-for-the-mega-rich/</ref> Get informed by checking out the following periodicals of the wealthy: | + | #Get informed. Wealthy people frequently receive private schooling, so getting informed about the world around you is important. Brush up on general knowledge, but don't flaunt your education or claim to be an expert.<ref name="rf17321">http://nypost.com/2014/12/08/magazines-for-the-mega-rich/</ref> Get informed by checking out the following periodicals of the wealthy: |
#*Forbes | #*Forbes | ||
#*Barron's | #*Barron's | ||
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#Travel. Wealth comes with the opportunity to spend money on travel. In general, the very wealthiest people are worldly and well-travelled, making the time to visit new and exotic locations as often as possible. If you want to act rich, act worldly and earn your frequent flyer miles. | #Travel. Wealth comes with the opportunity to spend money on travel. In general, the very wealthiest people are worldly and well-travelled, making the time to visit new and exotic locations as often as possible. If you want to act rich, act worldly and earn your frequent flyer miles. | ||
#*Try to travel to places off-the-beaten path. Visiting Cabo is what tourists do. Visit Oaxaca instead. | #*Try to travel to places off-the-beaten path. Visiting Cabo is what tourists do. Visit Oaxaca instead. | ||
| − | #*If going on holidays to European vistas isn't in your budget, fake it till you make it. Just search for exotic locations online and repost the pics. Even Kim Kardashian used Google image search instead of taking her own vacation pics not too long ago.<ref>http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2599570/Virtual-reality-star-Kim-Kardashian-slammed-fans-passing-Google-image-beach-Thailand-own.html</ref> | + | #*If going on holidays to European vistas isn't in your budget, fake it till you make it. Just search for exotic locations online and repost the pics. Even Kim Kardashian used Google image search instead of taking her own vacation pics not too long ago.<ref name="rf17322">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2599570/Virtual-reality-star-Kim-Kardashian-slammed-fans-passing-Google-image-beach-Thailand-own.html</ref> |
#[[Pretend to Be Rich|Act rich online]]. Richness sometimes has a very particular presence online. Cruise around websites like "White Whine" for good examples of how the 1% conduct themselves on Facebook and Twitter. Secret: It's not always that great. | #[[Pretend to Be Rich|Act rich online]]. Richness sometimes has a very particular presence online. Cruise around websites like "White Whine" for good examples of how the 1% conduct themselves on Facebook and Twitter. Secret: It's not always that great. | ||
#*Complain about the service regularly: "This restaurant is THE WORST. I mean, how hard is it to get a savory watermelon gazpacho right?" | #*Complain about the service regularly: "This restaurant is THE WORST. I mean, how hard is it to get a savory watermelon gazpacho right?" | ||
