We’ve watched Crazy Rich Asians. We’ve seen the ways of the rich, and how opulent their lives are. Heck, we’ve probably even fantasised about being as wealthy as Nick Young’s family. While not everyone is born with a silver spoon, there are ways around being defined as “rich”.
If you’re content with just tricking your friends about your wealth status, we’ve rounded up different ways to pretend you are rich. Why, you may ask? Ask con artist Anna Sorokin, who posed as a wealthy heiress to access the upper-class New York social circle. Anyway, here’s how you can be the next Jamie Chua. Well, sort of.
If you’re known to be a big eater, it’s time to change your eating habits. We’ve seen how teeny tiny food portions are at fine dining restaurants, so you’ll want to mimic that and eat in small portions. Bonus points if you cook your meals – as you can split each meal into many days and save some money.
Big, fancy cars are synonymous with the upper class. Since changing your 4-wheeled drive every other month will probably break your bank account, start a car-washing business instead. Target wealthy customers who drive said fancy cars, then snap pictures of the supercars mid-wash and pretend the cars are actually yours. Delulu is the solulu.
We live in a society where we’re judged based on our outfits. If you’re adorned with diamonds and branded clothes from head to toe, you’re a shoo-in with the rich. Or shoe-in, if I may.
“Upgrade” your wardrobe by attending branded store events that showcase the latest collection. Don the pieces, then post your OOTDs on social media. Remember to add #newhaul to your posts so your followers will think you actually purchased it.
You don’t have to be an A-list actor to party with celebs – the wealthy raves with them too. Clubs like the one that sounds like “monkey” at MBS have frequent guest appearances by international artists.
Jackson Wang and Bruno Mars are just some of the stars who’ve been spotted there. So go to these club events, and take videos of yourself fist-pumping near them to pretend you’re part of the clique.
Wealth is often associated with education, so you’ll want to drop bombastic words when speaking to your mates. Learn how to pronounce foreign brands and words that might be used in conversation, as it’ll show that you’ve been to those countries too. And for the cherry on top, weave in an accent from whatever exotic country you’ve just vacationed to in order to pretend you are rich enough for that jetsetter lifestyle.
We’ve talked about how obsessed the affluent are with cars. And you’ll notice how their attendance at F1 races are always immaculate – they never miss a race. So find your way into the F1 races, not just the free spots to watch F1 at, but actually enter the race track. And of course, snap a tonne of pictures to prove that you were there.
Having unnecessarily strong opinions about art shows that you’ve done your research and studied the art of fine art. Go to gallery shows – or even art auctions – and comment on various pieces of artwork.
Here’s a line you can keep at the back of your head if you’re unsure on what to say: “This piece’s raw gestural style of painting really speaks to me.” Or something along the lines. You get it.
The fancy folk have a couple of niche hobbies, and golf is one of them. You’ll often see them padding around the golf course with their caddy, shiny golf club in hand. If you’re a newbie to the sport, fret not. Sign up for golf lessons, and document your sessions – for the ‘Gram, duh. Who knows, you might actually be good at it too.
The reality is such – not everyone breathes the glitz and glamour of the rich. Whether it’s tweaking the way you dress or familiarising yourself with niche “rich people” topics, these different ways create an illusion that you’re part of the moneyed gang.
For those who are interested in picking up hobbies such as golf, Star Golf offers a slew of programmes for adults and children aged 7 and above that help make golf accessible to everyone, regardless of your status.
The academy offers a team of professional coaches who’ve been trained to teach both adults and children above 7 years old. Depending on your skill level, lessons will be customised to cater to your individual needs.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned golfer who’d like to refine your skills, Star Golf has various lessons including single sessions and on-course game lessons for 6-holes or 9-holes courses that you can opt for. There are different packages with saving options you can choose from, depending on your budget.
For the kiddos, there are junior group programmes that start from $40/pax. All sessions will be held conveniently in the North at Orchid Country Club, so you can swing by for a quick lesson and brush up on some golf lingo while you’re there too.
Tiger Woods, who? Kickstart your golfing journey with Star Golf where you’ll get personalised lessons with experienced and reliable coaches. Not only will you be able to learn a new skill, you’ll learn that golf can be therapeutic too. It’s par-tee time, friends.
This post was brought to you by Star Golf.
Photography by Alastair Pang.
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