How to Make Your Friends Think You're Rich: 7 Steps (2024)

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Want to appear rich despite not having a great budget? Here are some ways to save money, yet still appear wealthy to your friends.

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    Look clean and polished. Maintain good overall good health.

    • Have your hair cut every couple of months to keep it in good condition. Ensure it is always brushed, smooth, and healthy-looking.[1]
    • Don't bite your nails, but keep them a good length and always ensure they are painted, best of all with a clear or nude colored polish. Avoid neon colors and acrylic nails.[2]
    • Shower daily, sometimes twice. Brush your teeth several times a day, and remember to use whitening polish, floss and mouthwash.
    • Wash your face often and use products suitable for your skin in order to get it clean, smooth and glowing. Moisturize too, and apply suncream most days.
    • Shave daily, or wax frequently, and always ensure your eyebrows are perfect.
    • Always wear deodorant and a light (not overpowering) perfume.
    • Don't overeat or under eat. Have a healthy balanced diet with lots of good foods, and you will be the perfect weight so you will look more attractive
    • Exercise. Go to the gym with friends, or work out at home. Take up sports such as tennis, which not only help you keep fit, but also give a sense of wealth. Furthermore, it's easy to dress well while playing tennis!
    • Treat yourself with fast food or sweets every now and again, but not all the time!
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    Organize your wardrobe. This is important before going on to the next steps, as you need to organize and evaluate what items you already have, and what items you need.

    • Keep good, well made items that you like and are in good condition.
    • Get parents to repair anything that is torn.
    • Start selling everything you don't want on eBay. Take good photos (and model the clothes if possible), to try to get the most money you can for your clothes.
    • With things that are in poor condition or won't sell on eBay, give them to a thrift store, donate them to charity, or throw away.
    • Make a list of items you think you need, and keep this list in mind whenever you are shopping online or with your friends. Make sure the list includes absolutely everything you need, and make a promise to yourself to not buy anything not on the list.

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    Buy well known, branded clothes for a cheaper price from eBay, Amazon and other Internet sites. eBay is great for buying brands such as Abercrombie, Lacoste and Ralph Lauren for super cheap prices. Look around often in order to grab yourself a bargain.

    • Buy basic clothes, shoes and accessories in the following colors: black, navy, grey, beige, brown.
    • You will need polos, oxford shirts, dresses, jeans, skirts and trousers in these basic colors.
    • You will also need basic shoes, such as flats, brogues, loafers and court shoes. Buying them in the colors stated will mean they can go with everything.
    • Reorganize your wardrobe after buying these basic items. Put together several different outfits, ensuring you are always polished and color coordinated.
    • Know that a smart structured jacket (e.g. a blazer or a leather jacket) and some well-chosen jewelry can uplevel the entire outfit.
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    Start wearing more and more branded items. Your friends will gradually get the impression of you being rich. Now, it's time to make it more obvious to them. Using the money you have saved from buying clothes cheaply online, spend large amounts of money when shopping with your friends.

    • Buy expensive designer shoes and bags. Having expensive shoes is important as these are often the first thing people notice, and therefore the first thing you will be asked about. It's also vital to have at least one designer tote bag (even if it's just a high street designer), as this will be used every day.
    • Buy expensive jewelry. Though you can save money on other jewelry, your friends will know you are rich when buying something small in size for a large price.
    • Get a small number of expensive clothes. Though accessories and shoes are timeless and will always be in fashion, it is also good to buy expensive clothes while shopping with your friends, as this will show them price is unimportant to you.
    • As well as clothes, you should also get the gadgets. A smartphone and tablet are must haves for somebody that wishes to appear rich. Keep these with you at all times.
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    Act like money is not something you ever think about.

    • When shopping, don't look at price tags - if you have to, do it subtly and do not show your reaction.
    • Never comment on price at all. If you say something is too expensive, your friends will automatically assume you are not rich enough to afford it. Likewise, commenting on something cheap makes it seem like you appreciate it when things are cheap, which rich people shouldn't because they have enough money to buy expensive things.
    • Don't make it obvious you have money to spend, and don't show off about it, but answer politely if a friend asks you.
    • Never ever head straight for the sale racks, or even comment when you see one when with friends. Feel free to look there, but only when casually browsing around a store: don't spend hours rooting through, it will make you look desperate.
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    Avoid bragging. Be generous and thoughtful without showing off about how much money you have.

    • When out shopping with friends, offer to buy everybody lunch.
    • If any of your friends are running low on cash, take them to one side and offer them money. You should never ever be patronizing, just politely offer and accept if they decline. They will appreciate you offering it secretly rather than embarrassing them in front of everyone.
    • Give your friends great gifts. This means the gift should be something your friend will like, but also something that has a brand name attached to it. This shows you are thoughtful enough to spend a lot of money on them.
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    Make every aspect of your life seem glamorous.

    • Go to the salon, to get your nails done, or to the spa as often as you can, and then bring it up in conversation when with your friends.
    • Go on holidays or city breaks as frequently as possible, which will give the impression that you lead a luxurious life.
    • Never go out looking bad. You don't know who you might see, and you should always be well groomed.
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    Wear signature accessories, like a designer bag. Never comment on something by saying it is too costly or too cheap.

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    Show them the tag, or just ignore them. In the end, it's about you feeling good, and not what they think.

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      • Only buy things you like and know you will wear - it's pointless buying things just because they are expensive when they will just be sitting in your wardrobe!

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      • If asked about whether or not your family are rich, neither confirm nor deny it - just say you are very lucky.

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      • You don't need to act spoiled in order for your friends to think you're rich - people will know you are rich from the things you wear and activities you do, you will not need to talk about money.

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      • Don't become a snob, acting rich isn't a reason to become rude to people who you think are lesser than you.

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      • If you have a credit or debit card, don't swipe it like crazy. Having to pay debt on your card won't represent that you're rich.

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      Things You'll Need

      • Money. You can get this from parents, from a part-time job, and from selling your old clothes that you do not need anymore.
      • Nice clothes.
      • Grooming.

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      How to Make Your Friends Think You're Rich: 7 Steps (2024)

      FAQs

      How to act like you are rich? ›

      5 Ways to Come Across as Rich — It's All About Presenting Yourself
      1. Always dress well. You don't need to spend a fortune on designer clothing. ...
      2. Accessories get noticed. Years ago, I read about a co*cktail lounge in the Far East. ...
      3. Don't be selling. ...
      4. Treat absolutely everyone with respect. ...
      5. Always be upbeat.
      May 14, 2019

      How do I know if I'm rich? ›

      Being rich currently means having a net worth of about $2.2 million. However, this number fluctuates over time, and you can measure wealth according to your financial priorities. As a result, healthy financial habits, like spending less than you make, are critical to becoming wealthy, no matter your definition.

      How can I appear rich to others? ›

      How to Look Rich On A Tight Budget – Best 18 Tips
      1. Avoid logos and remove all tags from your clothes. ...
      2. Tailor your clothes to fit your body. ...
      3. Know your clothes/fabrics. ...
      4. Wear tasteful and unusual accessories. ...
      5. Take care of your clothes: Polished always looks expensive. ...
      6. Shoes are critical to creating that rich person look.

      How to look rich in school? ›

      If you want to look like you're rich, avoid dressing in messy clothes. Look for clothes with more structured tailoring, like button-down shirts or nice trousers. For a more feminine look, try wearing dresses with a nipped-in waist or a slim-fitting skirt and a blouse or sweater.

      What to wear to look expensive? ›

      How to make your outfit look more expensive
      1. Get it tailored. Raymond Hall//Getty Images. ...
      2. Wear a belt for polish. Daniel Zuchnik//Getty Images. ...
      3. Add gold accessories. ...
      4. Dress in tonal colours, like all white or all black. ...
      5. Keep handbags shiny and clean. ...
      6. Layer up. ...
      7. Dress up your denim. ...
      8. Buy timeless outerwear.
      Jan 18, 2023

      How to look like a millionaire? ›

      How to Dress Like You're a Millionaire
      1. Reach for the basics. ...
      2. Dark denim is always "do." ...
      3. Layer your look with a timeless topper. ...
      4. Slip into status staple shoes. ...
      5. When in doubt, wear neutral tones. ...
      6. Drape yourself in timeless jewels. ...
      7. Logo is a no go when it comes to purses. ...
      8. Sunglasses are always a power move.
      May 5, 2023

      How does it feel to be secretly rich? ›

      You feel less stress and fear when thinking about money. Open and honest conversations about money feel more accessible. Your financial future feels exciting rather than daunting. Financial decisions become straightforward when you know your strategy and plan.

      Is 25 million dollars a lot? ›

      For most of the planet, US$25 million represents unfathomable wealth. For elite private bankers, it buys their basic service. Call it economy-class rich.

      How do you define a rich person? ›

      a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars.

      How do you know you are well off? ›

      You have accumulated enough money to live the life you desire,” Corley said. “You have very little debt or no debt at all. You have adequate retirement assets that provide the mortar for your sound financial foundation. Because your finances are in good order, you have fewer problems in life.”

      How do you keep being rich a secret? ›

      Spread your investable assets around so people can't really tell how much you have. Diversification also ensures that your wealth doesn't take a beating in case of violent downturns either. Chopping up your assets and putting them into different LLCs is one of the best ways the rich practice Stealth Wealth.

      What do popular kids wear? ›

      If your school's popular kids are more trendy: Look for fashionable scarves, V-neck solid tops, skinny jeans, short shorts, miniskirts, pretty tank tops, bandeau bathing suit, V-neck sweaters, hoodies, jeggings, tights, sweats, Uggs, moccasins, knee length boots and canvas shoes.

      What colors make you look rich? ›

      Color combinations of black, beige, brown, gray, white and pastel colors. We believe that the colors listed above can be the easiest way to instantly change your outfit so that it looks more expensive.

      Are there secret millionaires? ›

      Investing carefully

      These secret millionaires have one financial position in common: They all own stock. Most of them buy shares of large companies which pay regular dividends. The secret millionaire tends to reinvest these to increase the shares of stock they own. They also keep adding to their savings.

      What makes a woman look rich? ›

      There are few particular style looks that tend to make women look wealthy. The first is the classic glamour style. This style features elegant dresses, a camel coat, high-heeled shoes, and lots of jewelry. For a more formal appearance, use neutral colors and create monochromatic outfits.

      What is a rich looking? ›

      Adjective. Characterized by wealth or luxury. posh-looking.

      What is the secret of rich people? ›

      One of the biggest secrets of the rich is that they invest in themselves first. They understand that their success depends on their effort and ability, so they always look for ways to improve their skills and knowledge. As business owners, you should be doing the same thing.

      How do rich people think? ›

      Rich Mindsets Believe in Saving, Investing, And Multiplying. Poor mindsets splurge on materialistic things. Poor people end up saving nothing to invest. Rich mindsets save, save, save.

      What is quiet wealth? ›

      Real wealth is not loud and comprised of status symbols, it is quiet. The quietly wealthy invest their money and have passive streams of income, because they view money as a tool to create more wealth, to have more choices in life, and to provide the freedom of having time back for life itself.

      Can you live off $1 million? ›

      Assuming you will need $40,000 per year to cover your basic living expenses, your $1 million would last for 25 years if there was no inflation. However, if inflation averaged 3% per year, your $1 million would only last for 20 years.

      What income is rich? ›

      Based on that figure, an annual income of $500,000 or more would make you rich. The Economic Policy Institute uses a different baseline to determine who constitutes the top 1% and the top 5%. For 2021, you're in the top 1% if you earn $819,324 or more each year. The top 5% of income earners make $335,891 per year.

      Is $5 million rich? ›

      Investors with less than $1 million but more than $100,000 liquid assets are considered sub-HNWIs. Very-high-net-worth individuals have investable assets of at least $5 million, while ultra-high-net-worth individuals have at least $30 million.

      What is poor mindset? ›

      Poverty mindset is living in scarcity and in fear that there will never be enough. It is living in fear that things will never work out, that even what you have now can be taken from you at any moment and that wealth is beyond your reach.

      How much money is considered broke? ›

      In a survey conducted in 2019, 86% of Americans said that they were either broke or had been in the past. According to 28% of millennials, overspending on food led them to that point. In general, people considered having only $878 available either in cash or a bank account to mean they were bankrupt.

      What is a rich food? ›

      Foods that naturally are nutrient-rich include fruits and vegetables. Lean meats, fish, whole grains, dairy, legumes, nuts, and seeds also are high in nutrients.

      Am I financially ok? ›

      The most common signs of a financially stable person include having little to no debt, being able to make and stick to a budget, having a healthy amount of money in savings, and having a good credit score. Financially stable people tend to see their net worth increase year over year.

      What age are you financially stable? ›

      By the time you're 40, a majority of your financial struggles should be over. You may still be saving and planning for retirement, but you aren't entirely done yet.

      What are the 7 secrets of wealth? ›

      Here, I share a set of seven principles that reflect my overall philosophy and offer some core practices for effectively managing wealth.
      • Wealth is a responsibility. ...
      • Wealth is an instrument of choice. ...
      • Good choices require good goals. ...
      • It's a three-legged stool. ...
      • Scorecards matter. ...
      • Enough is enough.
      Jul 20, 2016

      What are the six secrets of money? ›

      The Six Secrets of Money is your step by step guide to whip your finances into shape. Six keys that guarantee financial peace, including knowing yourself, setting systems, creating strategy, learning how to survive, 60 ways to save, and 30 fool proof ways to make money.

      What is the biggest secret to wealth? ›

      25 Secrets Every Rich Person Knows
      • Spending Must Align With Goals. ...
      • Don't Waste Money To Impress Others. ...
      • Have Plenty of Liquidity. ...
      • Avoid Fees at All Costs. ...
      • Know What You're Paying in Investment Fees. ...
      • Asset Location Is as Important as Asset Allocation. ...
      • Choose the Right Retirement Savings Account.
      May 1, 2023

      How does a rich person think? ›

      Rich Mindsets Believe in Saving, Investing, And Multiplying. Poor mindsets splurge on materialistic things. Poor people end up saving nothing to invest. Rich mindsets save, save, save.

      What do rich people act like? ›

      Millionaires take personal responsibility, practice intentionality, are goal-oriented, and work hard, according to Hogan. While those are qualities of many people, regardless of net worth, millionaires recognize that these traits can't work together without consistency, he said.

      What are things rich people say? ›

      14 Things Rich People Say
      • "Will we be seeing you in Antibes?"
      • "Buffy, what's an Uber?"
      • "I knew he was the real deal when he suggested we order a bottle of Château Lafite."
      • "Yes we downsized - we only have two vacation homes now."
      • "Fabulous, isn't it? ...
      • "You MUST come to our country house this spring."
      Feb 18, 2015

      What do rich people do differently? ›

      The wealthy prioritize regularly investing, while the poor focus on saving for the next thing to buy. The wealthy buy themselves more freedom in the future, while the non wealthy spend the money and are right back to where they started. The wealthy focus on having a high investing rate over anything else.

      What does a rich life look like to you? ›

      Some may think of being rich as simply making a lot of money or having a lot of money. Others may not define a rich life through monetary measures at all — instead, saying a rich life is having good health, close relationships with family and friends, and a fulfilling career.

      What do the rich know that you don t? ›

      In his audiobook entitled What the Rich Know That You Don't, author and serial entrepreneur Omar Johnson explains in detail the principles, habits, and strategies of the rich and how they think and act differently from the middle class and poor when it comes to time, money, investing, and wealth accumulation.

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