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Etiquette author Vicky Oliver said looks is an important factor to fitting in at a social event with rich people. One of the tips to looking 'right' is knowing the correct weight. Oliver said we have to find and hit our 'millionaire weight'.
Etiquette author Vicky Oliver said looks is an important factor to fitting in at a social event with rich people. One of the tips to looking 'right' is knowing the correct weight. Oliver said we have to find and hit our 'millionaire weight'.
13 tips to act and look like a millionaire - even when you're not

Singapore - With the holiday season coming up and party invites starting to arrive, there might be a chance you'll find yourself at a social event with people of high net-worth.

Think that it is unlikely to be bumping into one of the tycoons from Forbes' Rich List in Singapore? According to Wealth Insight, a London-based research firm, Singapore is ranked 10th in the world for the most number of millionaires this year, falling behind global cities like London, New York and Tokyo.

In recent years, a trickle of wealthy foreign-born tycoons have also moved to the island nation and started calling it home. This year, Wall Street Journal reported in April that Australia's property and retail magnate Brett Blundy moved to Singapore, joining other super wealthy people like American tycoons Jim Rogers and Eduardo Saverin who arrived in 2007 and 2009, respectively.

These rich people might live in swanky bungalows and drive posh cars, but they also still shop and party at places accessible to the public. These days, rich people do not limit themselves to just Invite-only events. You can even bump into one of the world's super rich in the most unexpected places. Last May, Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla, were spotted at public fast food joint McDonald's for some burgers and fries when they were on their honeymoon in Italy.

To help people navigate social events with a VVIP guest list, American business etiquette writer Vicky Oliver released a book to teach people on how to socialise and mingle with influential and high net worth guests.

The handbook titled "The Millionaire's Handbook: How to Look and Act like a Millionaire, Even if You're Not" teaches people the proper social skills and etiquette to improve their mannerisms and also tips on how to act on different social situations. Oliver, who used to work in advertising, picked up skills on personal branding and learned how to use it "to get ahead in life".

Oliver shares 13 tips from the book to improve a person's overall look, hobbies, mannerisms, and even reveals unspoken rules on what to do or not in different social situations. These fun and useful tips not only show you how to act around rich people, but also how to look and act like a successful person.

Click here to view 13 tips to act and look like a millionaire

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Etiquette author Vicky Oliver said looks is an important factor to fitting in at a social event with rich people. One of the tips to looking 'right' is knowing the correct weight. Oliver said we have to find and hit our 'millionaire weight'. Rich people from different cities have their own look. A few inches off and on your waist line can help you define what kind of 'rich look' you want. In the US context, she said there is 'East Coast Elite, West Coast Wealth, or Midwest Money'. After deciding on what kind 'rich look' you are after, you will need a wardrobe to match it.
Looking good requires a variety of clothing, but not everybody can afford to have a generous allowances for fashion. Instead, Oliver said to follow the 'One-third rule'. This tip, she said, is not to buy as many clothes as possible. Above: Fashion magazines report that Duchess of Cambridge Kate has been spotted in repeated apparel. In short, go for quality instead of quantity. It is better to buy a pair of expensive pants and wear them everywhere than having an apparel which is more low-end. Above: One can get an expensive suit and accessorise it with different ties and cuffs.
Another tip US business etiquette consultant Oliver shared is not to wear flat shoes. According to a study found on men, it reported that on just seeing flat shoes seen on women gives the perception that she is 'a fifty-plus, divorced accountant'. Celebrities of more petite frame such as Taiwanese singer Jolin Tsai (above) and blogger Wendy Cheng are rarely seen without their high-heels. Above: Taiwanese pop princess Jolin Tsai, who is only around 1.58m tall, wears high platform heels at an awards ceremony. She even wears them while performing during her concerts.
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