No debt means no obligations to work for someone else … freedom and liberty and choice are the ultimate luxury goods. UA-cam is not a free speech platform. I bet this reply will be deleted within minutes of it being posted.
Historically, there existed Charge Accounts and Credit Cards. Until the 1990s many vendors/merchants offered house charge accounts. Account statements were mailed at the end of the month and checks were issued for payment in full. These Charge Accounts no longer exist. We all just use our credit cards now. But, many of us do pay our balance in full, thus rendering our credit card like a classic charge account.
This is 100% accurate. While I am not rich, I know several people that are very affluent and they’re not flashy. They do not spend their money on luxury items rather put it in investments that have a high return and most of them don’t even have a social media account because they value their privacy. This is probably the most real UA-cam video I’ve ever seen on UA-cam.❤
Some don’t others do. There is no monolithic group. I don’t see rich people caring about what someone wears as much as what they do. Feels like so much of the belief comes from rich people made up shows.
I'll second this - I grew up in New England with some "real serious old trust fund money" types. You would NEVER know it until you really get to know them. Then you find out their "weekend" place is a private island that has been in their family for 150+ years.
It is not a matter of how much money you have. It is a matter of good breeding and having been taught manners and etiquette. Usually people with class tend to be very discreet and understated in their actions. They tend to be secure in themselves and have no need to prove anything to others. During my career I had the privilege of knowing an elderly gentleman who was as I described above. I always thought he was a classy guy. After he retired years ago, I learned that he was an exiled Hungarian Count who helped many Jews escape the Holocaust during World War II. The guy was a hero and nobody knew it. May he rest in peace.
@Ravensonng Hello, the gentlemen you knew with a title of Count from Hungary who helped Jewish people escape the Holocaust during World War II ,highly likely has been one of my relative. My family members risked their own lives while actively engaged in the activities you described in Hungary, Romania, Austria and Germany, Our family history going back to over 1 thousand years at which time they held significant power and wealth which ended in some countries following the war and remain today in other countries. Our family has been highly respected and known for their responsible, kind pursuits, for example they were know for purchasing several villages, providing work for the people, building them new homes, hospitals, schools and ahead of their time have been very active in educating Christian and Jewish girls. I agree with you they were heroes. You may be happy to know, that we are still kind, educated and humble today and despite the fact that we forced to live around the world, most of us have very successful lives, During our wealth building journey in our knew countries we chose to remain honourable and decent.
@@annam4313 Acredito que existam pessoas com influência e poder e com abastança financeira , mas que sejam uma classe à parte , quase hermética ( e em vias de extinção ) , no sentido preciso de , deliberadamente , se protegerem , e protegerem os seus Princípios , não se misturando com quem está sob os "holofotes" mediáticos para alcançar prestígio ou fama , ou nos palcos da Política Internacional , no momento presente ou no passado ... Acredito que existem pessoas capazes de gestos de Filantropia , sob o mais rigoroso sigilo , e que essa sua acção chegue realmente a quem mais precisa , prescindindo de intermediários ( Fundações que canalizam e utilizam os fundos , legados em Testamento pelos Doadores , não respeitando os Acordos Pré-Estabelecidos com os mesmos , e beneficiando-se a si próprias restaurando o seu Património Imobiliário , financiando Políticos e Campanhas Eleitorais e construindo sedes em Nova Iorque . Desta forma desleal , as doações , destinadas para um fim específico , não chegam a quem mais precisa ) e estando para além de toda a Burocracia e de todos os Protocolos ! Acredito que existe gente discreta e com enormes fortunas , gente que não frequenta as Redes Sociais , não dá entrevistas , não aparece em Capas de Revista , e não chama as atenções ! Gente que não é medíocre , ou apenas mundana , ou apenas indigente intelectual . Gente com uma Percepção diferente do Sucesso ! Uma compreensão e uma Cosmovisão mais avançadas , menos mesquinha e infantil ! Gente com uma capacidade de olhar para as coisas de forma madura , adulta , experiente , e capaz de separá-las das Ideologias Políticas , das Religiões , e verificar que certas acções , as mais nobres , têm apenas que ver com Elementar Bom-Senso e Sã Consciência ! Porque , hoje em dia , raros são aqueles que optaram pela Dignidade Humana , por permanecer seres Humanos Íntegros , Honrados e Decentes !
While your entire statement here is correct, you are making a big error by trusting those who escaped the "camps". There is a reason they were put there, and you will one day learn a strong history lesson on why what was done to them was done. You should never trust those people. That "Count" you speak of was no hero, but in fact, a criminal.
@@gljtiamo yes, money allows more freedom. but it doesn't take away life's other stressors at all. EDIT: yes, it removes financial stress, but I was including that in freedom (to have great healthcare, schools, etc). It does nothing to reduce all of the other emotional and psychological challenges we face - trust me, I know.
One night I had to do some work on an outdoor location film shoot. A man showed up on set who I thought was a homeless person looking for some food from the caterers. He had a well lived in overcoat, a woolen hat and scruffy sneakers that seemed like they were about to fall apart. It was a cold night and as I was contemplating maybe giving him a few quid so he could get a bed for the night, someone called out to him and he came over to the monitor. He was the director, someone well known in the film world with a number of successful movies under his belt.
Years ago, one of my student’s father would come to pick up his daughter every day. He always looked pretty scruffy, but was really friendly and kind. He turned out to be an Academy Award winning director.
You summed it up perfectly. We, including myself do not wish to be targets. We do wear high quality clothing and accessories recognised by other wealthy people, however we avoid showing logos.
Absolutely! I know people from both backgrounds, the working class love to brag about the designer items they've bought, those with the money just get on with life. I've had to leave a comment here as the comment box is missing!
I totally agree with you. People who plaster their activities and their wealth on the social media are wanting strangers to give them praise and self validation. Whether you are rich, middle class or poor, if you are secure in yourself, you don't feel the need to brag. You are happy with who you are and what you have. It is called self confidence. You can financially be poor, but be rich because you treasure what you have. You can be rich, but be poor because you are living a phoney life and constantly seeking self validation from others. Money doesn't give you happiness.
Being dressed head to toe with huge branding logos or letters makes you look super douchey. Totally agree with the bottle service remark. Don't do it in order to look like a baller to attract women. Those women are there to drain your resources. To do this without concern as to the tradeoffs, you would need to be earning so much that it makes no difference in your lifetime AND for your future family.
Both my financial advisor and CPA independently confirmed I am well within the 1% financial club in the USA living in the San Francisco Bay Area based on net worth . I wear old hiking shoes, drive a 2011 Prius (bought new), and buy my clothes at the Army Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) stores because I don’t have to pay California sales tax. My wife and I still use coupons when we shop at the Base Commissary (military grocery store). I still wear my Army issued field watch!!
True story, I’m not from money but am now pretty wealthy having worked, saved, invested everything and been lucky how it turned out. mark my words, to the average person in the street, I look BROKE 😂. 17 year old car, plain clothes, no labels , etc I know loads of people that have no money because everything is expensive and then even more when you have a flash new car and loads of luxurious habits
You need to define “rich” first. Is one, ten, or one hundred million net worth rich? We are just multi millionaires and we do use credit card to buy everything. Like many other millionaires, we pay full bill every month so we don’t pay interest. I do agree with you about logo overkill. Many true high end quality products do not have a logo outside.
Most people consider multiple millions to be rich. I think the point is a lot of people that buy these flashy items aren't even worth 6 figures, forget 7.
@@brianwillson9567 I am old and I can remember when credit cards started to be utilised here in the UK and that is precisely how they were referred to ‘charge cards’ and back then they were an indication that one had access to funds due to our financial laws. The proliferation of ‘credit cards’ came about with the financial deregulation of Maggie’s government. At the age of eighteen I hadn’t passed my test so I purchased a moped on HP I had to have a guarantor (my mum) and could buy nothing further on HP until I had cleared the debt or a percentage of the debt I can’t remember which. The main way the working class that I belonged to bought expensive items IE white goods was mainly through the catalogue system such as Kay’s catalogue. We did not have ‘stuff’ but what we could obtain we valued and maintained. 😊
Agreed! It’s usually tacky and takes away from the overall aesthetic of the product itself! Now, I don’t mind certain items so much if the brand is comfortable and it’s specifically for casual wear like a “polo” shirt, take Chaps for example, but having a big arse logo on a dress shirt looks stupid and cliche to say the very least! I always liked how Perry Ellis Portfolio shirts had the hallmark crease as it’s far from gaudy, but adds just enough character to be interesting. Many times that shirt may even be under a jacket though, so quality is usually my first thought when selecting a dress shirt. You could spot the quality of a Charles Tyrwhitt shirt a mile away and don’t need any “clues” to give it away! It’s a sound wardrobe investment, IMHO. Fit and quality are 99% of the item!
100% ACCURATE. The wealthiest people that I know, dress down rather than up. Are more interested in the S&P 500 than a luxury handbag and spend their money when they do on family experiences such as trips which they pay for and not on credit.
My grandmother was a quiet luxury lady and that meant all style and no visible names. She let the fabrics, the cuts and the outfit as a whole do the talking and she looked timelessly stylish and elegant
If you want to be rich it is very simple. Live well be,on your means. Save up the money to be something so you can pay for it without paying interest. Never carry a balance on your credit card. Interest is the killer of wealth. Eat at home and buy groceries rather than ordering prepackaged meals on the internet. Finally, invest in stocks.
Ok - found the contents list. I'm safe. Never was a brand follower. Same with cars. I look for qualiity, value and longevity. Also, look after what you have. Choose timeless over fashion fads. Choose wisely to give long-term satisfaction and don't be changing stuff all the time.
Growing up I used to try my best to look as flashy as possible and that got me into a huge debt cycle. Now married and more mature I've begun to put things in order. With a good investment plan that ensures steady income without any doubts, I and my husband are prepared for a well organized retirement. I started investing in stocks 2 years ago and so far, I am making a good yield on my dividend. I've learned that getting a good return is very much attainable only if you know your way around it.
People who have go "1 up" or Brag on who they know scream tacky and poor. Real wealth is quiet or whispers. Anyone who wears large logos too appear desperate a d scream "look at me". If your truly wealthy nobody will know except the ones in your inner circle.
This reminds me of Billionaire Warren Buffett. He has lived in the same Middle Class house since the 1950’s. He spends the majority of his money on Philanthropy and investing in the Stock Market. He also drives a mid-range car. Totally about “The Protestant Ethic.”
I couldn't agree more. To be honest, people who post their expensive purchases on FB, make my laugh. Because of my job, I had an opportunity to meet very rich people. Most of them were modest and frugal.
That's very true. Being wealthy means you have a lot of money reserved. The only way you can do that is being frugal while earning a lot. Using your saved money to accumulate more money. They won't spend it in luxury items most of the time. A wealthy person can spot a person who is trying to look wealthy a mile away by the choices they make. The type of person they can impress where actually like them. Rich in debts.
Oh shoot, I got served this video... I love sharing my stuff on social media... but I really just genuinely enjoy documenting my life, whether people watch it or not. It's like a diary to look back on highlights and happiness in life.
@@cyreneq my comments were aimed more towards people who do this for a need of self validation. If you love documenting your life, sharing it and like you say almost using it as a memory book, and it bringing you happiness, then that is a wonderful thing and you shouldn’t stop! 😊💕
But that is how the idea of ‘vlogging’ started. It was a means of collating memories via the media of video for oneself and to share with friends and family. Once people realise that it could be used to push products by companies the age of the influencer manifested. Prior to this companies used adverts, product placement and celebrity recommendations. All the modern era has done is make it easier to sell stuff to people who don’t need stuff what they need is more self worth, to realise the value in simply being a decent, kind and pleasant individual. That is what draws people to you, being interested in others rather than oneself. A skill that we should all endeavour to master. At the age of 65 I’m still trying to be that person. It sounds like you are too.😊
Very good advice. This is not only for people wanting to look wealthy but for everyone who would like to be financially independent. Thank you for sharing.
Summary: 1. Social media show off - beauty skin deep and smile screen deep 2. Logo excess 3. Luxury item on credit 4. Jewellery overdo 5. Service blowout
All I thought when you started in on labels (and I know I am dating myself here,) was, “LaCroix, sweetie. Christian Lacroix” after Patsy asked Eddie with disgust, “What ARE you wearing?” and after Eddie answered, Patsy said, “Oh, fabulous.”😂
During Covid, when the free money flourished in the States, the lines at Gucci, LV, and Dior at the Mall at Millenia here in Orlando, were unreal. We laughed as we walked by trying to make sense of the mindset of people. It is crazy what some people value.
This is so true. I don’t buy labels. I look for handcrafted items without labels that are better made and last longer than fashion house products. These flashy labeled products are more than not very cheaply made in a sweat shop in Indonesia/China. Honestly, do you want to actually have money or look like you have money? It’s 2 different things. I prefer to have money. Cheers 😎
Status symbols lose their meaning for really, really rich people. Look at any Billionaire from the Western World. They pretty much all run around in 20 Dollar shirts and other cheap clothes from Walmart.
I generally agree with this lady. I have enough money for ten generations. We live in an affluent neighborhood in coastal Southern California. When I see a rolls Royce, Ferrari, Bentley, etc. I just think that person hasn’t been affluent for long and they still want to show it off. Look at all the athletes!!
I have a decent wine collection, a rare luxury. But I buy it mostly online. International free trade agreements, global economic turndown, and the overproduction of wine means it's great value right now. Relatively prices haven't gone up much in decades. So we've found it to be an affordable luxury.
I don't have a social media account at all. I don't have a credit card and I pay cash for all I need. I don't wear jewellery although I have a decent watch. A Tissot. Class at a sensible price. My Car is a 1962 Morris Minor 1000., Super cheap to run but gets me through the London Traffic just as quickly as your £100,000 Electric Tesla. Each month I can afford to invest £1000 in gold bullion. Whose the happy bunny. Not You.
I read a report some time back that said something like 90% of the LV, Chanel, Hermes bags you see on any given day on the high street are fake. When I started taking notice, yeah, you can pick them a mile off once you know what to look for. These brand names are no longer luxury.
What I do to save money. I buy dress shirts by the half dozen at a discount from a tailor. This way all the clothes fit perfect and I can select the style color and pattern. And if I want more I can ring up the establishment and order more without getting additional measurements. I buy functional watches both automatic and quartz based on reliability. I pay off all credit within 30 days. I make sure I have the basic repair, medical, and replacement items so, that my finances will not be hit by sudden problems due to minor problems when accidents, injury, and when things fail or break, which I don't have to pay expenses for emergencies. I do not use just in time supply methods, but rather use the old fashion store extra non-durable goods and other long lasting items that will appreciate over time.
Remember coming across an older guy coming out of a supermarket looking rather rough , ratty clothes , more like a homeless man. Hpwever on a second look realised it was bob geldof. Hi bob
I met a gal who focuses a lot of her social media space on "buying luxury items". I say that because I really don't think she buys these things, she just gives the appearance of buying these things. She once posted a video of her getting into my friend's rental Porsche like she had just bought it.
I have never been impressed or seen the need to buy a product with initials stamped all over it. I have no idea why a product with a C, or YSL, or MK written over it would make someone want to run out and buy it.
Most around us would consider my wife and I wealthy - no debt, a luxury home etc. Our newest vehicle is a well maintained 2012 truck. Alcohol of choice is not Cristal or champagne... it's beer. Suits? No thanks... I prefer comfort and wear jeans. Caviar/steaks? Wrong too - a good quality hamburger instead. My smart phone is nearly 7 years old. If either of us walked into a bar and you had to pick out the multi-millionaires, short of a lucky guess, you couldn't do it with us. Real wealth whispers. We've taken that showy money and invested it, and can live like royalty any time we wish, but we won't do it to show off to others.
I avoid openly using products that have a high 'luxury' image even though I may like or even own some of them. Though some high end products are sufficiently obscure that no one knows the brand.
With the whole credit thing. Firstly I agree, you shouldn't be spending money you don't have. But someone paying with a credit card doesn't automatically mean bad financial management. If I'm buying big ticket items, I'll do it on my credit card to get the points and then transfer the money over from one of my accounts. I'm middle-class man, I just want something for free!! So I do it for the points.
yup. the only one I don't completely agree with is not putting large purchases on a credit card- I would do this for the travel points, but of course only something I could pay off within the next couple pay periods.
I use credit cards to buy everything. Just pay it off every month. Don't buy more than you would with your debit card. Credit cards protect you this way. If your credit card is hacked, it's not on you.
Why care what other people think especially if you are on track to retire comfortably by making proper investments. Buy what you like as long you can afford it. Someone will always judge you.
@@LuKiSCraft I’m multi-generational wealthy, I became the sole heir 2 years ago. I’ve worked all my life, my husband owns his own company. We’re wealthy on our own. I’ve not touched the money I’ve inherited. The Trust pays for the homes around the world and for the plane expenses. Whenever we’ve used the family plane, we’ve paid our way. I’ve a few family members trying to get money from me but they all inherited a lump sum when I became the heir. They are not allowed to use the plane unless they pay nor stay at any of the homes unless they cover the costs of their stay. That is the way my father had it set up, my grandfather, my great Nana, etc. I’m more than content to keep to the tradition. So, no all second generational wealth goes out the window if it’s put in the right hands.
Years back, I was hired to help develop products for a new company in the video game world... We had a booth at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). There were a lot of people dressed in expensive clothes, clamoring for attention from everyone else, and our booth was swarmed. What was interesting, our team's money guy, who was worth Billions (in 1992), a fairly short man, showed up in brown sweats. I saw people bumping into him, and not apologizing. Some people were flat out rude to him. I remember that moment, because all of those people wished they could get access to a guy like Len, but all of them were looking for Armani and if you didn't have it, they weren't interested.
Armani is not all that great. My suits are Canali and I rather prefer them. My shoes, belt and polos are Ferragamo, with discrete logo placement on the polos. I do wear a nice gold watch but it's a Tag Heuer, not a Patek Philippe. I might wear a gold chain under my shirt. I have no debt except a 3% mortgage.
I say FU to ppl who think this way. Back in the 80s and 90s, luxury items weren't for just the poor. I wore many styles, and shopped what were then seen as high end stores. Even Dillard's was considered high end. Now, it looks like a ghetto. The ppl who work there don't know their products or where anything is. They're often times rude. We all come from earth and back to earth we shall go. So it doesn't matter if you drive a Rolls-Royce or a Chevy. You're still going back to the earth.
I have found that any establishment that promotes itself as luxury, be it a hotel, retailer, restaurant, bar, car dealer, has the sole purpose of extracting as much money from you as they can. They assume because you have money, you are prepared to thow it around. I am always uncomfortable in those places and feel exploited and used. My financial position has been the result of very hard work and effective use of my resources. I recognize value and there is none in the luxury segment. I am much happier with the tier below which provides quality without the hype.
Slow and steady wins the race. I tell folks the first 100k is hardest. After, it always seems to grow faster. Consistent investing. Drive boring cars… I drive a Camry and pay cash. Many of the same things other posters have said. Get a house and stay in it. Keep your credit in check.
I recently stumbled upon one of the over the top high end hauls and it all seemed to be them looking for any excitement being how empty the purchases become, ran out of people to show off to? I wouldn't be surprised if they buy this expensive stuff just to film than return it.
I worked in couture in Paris and had to frequent foreign Royalty and when I did, I made an effort to make them feel comfortable. I used my very old Birkin, my ratty Hermes scarf and my 40 year old Rolex and just added simple navy pants and white t-shirt and pearls. It's how I would often dress but I would never try to impress with labels and would NEVER buy an article with a logo on it. I worked for LVMH for six years and only the Vuitton employees would use Vuitton bags but generally people working in fashion never would. You can tell when someone loves fashion but doesn't work in fashion, stands out a mile.
@@Laura-Jasmin Just to add I grew up very poor, had to work from the age of 11 to feed the family, left home for university at 17 but always had faith in myself. Mum had a lot of class and she always had a grey skirt, a white blouse, good strong shoes and the same sturdy besace purse for years. She wore just one brooch on her blouse, no other jewellery. She always set her hair in curls and was admired for it. She looked so much better than most women in our village. I learnt to sew early on and she managed to buy me a machine and the first thing I made her was a simple skirt from a length of velvet printed with strawberries and she loved it and found some strawberry coloured shoes to match ! I made clothes for her for many years and people always commented on her class. She died last month and I miss her so much. XO
@@TheFiown what a wonderful story! And I’m very sorry for your loss, it’s never easy losing a loved one, especially a parent. It sounds like she was a pretty amazing woman ❤️
Hi, this video was good. It was very much how the wealthy people on Succession carried themselves. Reminds me of the episode with the lady carrying the Gucci tote bag.
People who wear clothing emblazoned with logos just look like easy marks. I have seen absurdly expensive designer clothing made of polyester. Who is dumb enough to buy that? 😂😂😂
Don't know if I agree with the credit card part. I know many people overdo credit purchases, but if you know what you’re doing, leveraging credit can be very smart. And yes, paying off cards each month needs to be done. Using credit card to gain points, rewards and money back is very saavy. Just know what you're doing and have the $ to pay it off month by month.
Your comment about credit is completely incorrect. Wealthy people tend to buy EVERYTHING via credit cards. They simply payoff their cards on-time, so they aren't charges interest fees. Yet, they still earn miles/points for their purchases. Plus, they usually inherit extended warranties on the items they purchase, and additional insurance coverage/protection on those items. You are only half-correct about jewelery. Often, jewelery is a convenient wealth "safety blanket" when travelling. Most counties limit how much cash and precious metals you can travel with. But, jewelery is often exempted & overlooked. e.g. $20k cash will raise they eyebrow of customs agents. But, they may completely overlook a $20k watch, necklace or ring. P.S. These international travel limitations on cash is ANOTHER reason that the wealth INDEED use credit cards (especially abroad.) It's easier to just use credit cards, than withdraw local currency from ATMs. Plus, the exchange rates using credit cards is usually more favorable, too. Clothing: Is simply personal taste. Some people have good style/taste, others do not. This doesn't really change much based on your wealth. The hyper-weathy usually employ a team of stylists & such to shop for them, cook for them, manage their fitness, make their reservations, etc. These stylists usually try to create/maintain a "brand" or "image" for their wealthy clients. Thus, everything is well planned, well purchased, properly tailored & customized, etc. It's not like the uber-wealthy are shopping at the local mall, either. Bottom line, you're fairly incorrect about pretty much everything.
Know what, LIFE IS SHORT! Just buy and wear what u want! Doesn’t matter what other ppl think! Do and buy things that make u happy! Fck what they think!
I am reminded of a story. There were these 2 young women with a very interesting Instagram page. They were showing all of these wonderful travel locations around the world. I even looked up a couple of these, and they had HUGE price tags! So i decided perhaps they were Billionaire Babies blowing a small portion of their trust funds. But it turns out they were drug mules! There was an international story about it. They were moving drugs via cruises. So I have looked at those "fab life" photos so much differently now! It's sad that these 2 young women who barely started living life will now be behind some prison walls for a very long time.
My mother's family has a lot of money from their oil leases. They drive old trucks and plain inexpensive cars. Clothes from the mall. They go out of their way to downplay their money.
The cheapest ppl on earth are the rich ppl. After all, there’s a reason why they are rich and being cheap is pretty much the only way unless your parents or grandparents chose to be cheap so you could thrive.
The wealthy people I have met through my life and I admired were those that knew they didn't need to prove or get approval from their peers, showing off your wealth was not only crass but drawing attention to yourself made you a target.
Was finance director for a large car dealership. Have reviewed thousands of credit reports. The fact is that people with money run credit card balances all the time, and rarely have credit ratings above 700. Why? Because they are not afraid to use credit. It's mostly the less well-off who are intimidated by credit usage.
If they show luxury items on social media and their job, such as a professional vlogger, then these items are tax deductible. And these items are most probably given to them to promote. So I would say a half-truth.
I've known really rich people and they don't waste their money like that. Maybe the ones who inherited it might but not the ones who worked for it. They do tend to like real quality though.
_Alexa; What is Pre-Game?_ Buying "bottles in 'da club" is straight up nonesense. Yes, I've done it a few times with my mates and we knew that we were being dumb and we didn't pay 3 figures for it.
You can tell who is actually well off by the cut and tailoring of their clothes. That's why I shop in charity shops - frequent visits mean the occasional discovery of something really well made - the label doesn't matter.
I stack jewelry but that’s because I like to do it. Non of it is designer though. It’s all personal things bought for me by family. So I have silver n white gold and yellow gold all mixed. I love it but I never thought it made me look rich.
Same. I absolutely love wearing my pretty sparkly peices. I dont do it to scream rich. I wear it because I like it. Besides, jewelry doesnt have to be expensive.
We do travel a lot but my wife works for an airline where we fly free and I use credit card points for free hotel stays. I funnel as much of my business and personal spending as I can through my Chase credit cards but pay the balances off every month with no interest expense; this generates hundreds of thousands of hotel points.
I'm old school and when I was growing up flashing your wealth was not only bad manners but considered Vulgar.
Yes I agree! It's just tacky
Still is
Love others that still know vulgarity also bad manners. I will toss in decorum, respectfully. Care less what others have or don’t have.
And it's still is👍
It absolutely remains vulgar.
Don't buy things you don't need from money you don't have to impress people you don't like!
Well said
Gary Veinerchuk.
If companies wnat me to show off their logo, they should pay me.
A man with no debt. Is a rich man.
No debt means no obligations to work for someone else … freedom and liberty and choice are the ultimate luxury goods.
UA-cam is not a free speech platform. I bet this reply will be deleted within minutes of it being posted.
The best way to live.
Rich Dad may not agree.
@@brunozachary Robert kiyosaki is so deep in debt that it’s silly
It’s the best thing ever, no mortgage, loan or credit card debt. This means huge amounts of disposable income.
Wealthy people who use credit cards don't carry a balance from month to month. They pay their balance in full each month.
Darn right
Historically, there existed Charge Accounts and Credit Cards. Until the 1990s many vendors/merchants offered house charge accounts. Account statements were mailed at the end of the month and checks were issued for payment in full. These Charge Accounts no longer exist. We all just use our credit cards now. But, many of us do pay our balance in full, thus rendering our credit card like a classic charge account.
I'm not wealthy and I never carry a balance. It's a mindset.
The only way to pay off your cc every month is to be single.
And we reap some nice points benefits if utilized correctly
This is 100% accurate. While I am not rich, I know several people that are very affluent and they’re not flashy. They do not spend their money on luxury items rather put it in investments that have a high return and most of them don’t even have a social media account because they value their privacy. This is probably the most real UA-cam video I’ve ever seen on UA-cam.❤
@@EnergyreaderempathMary thank you so much for your kind comment and I’m glad you enjoyed the video! 😊
Some don’t others do. There is no monolithic group. I don’t see rich people caring about what someone wears as much as what they do. Feels like so much of the belief comes from rich people made up shows.
Due to certain circumstances, I also know some eight or nine figure people. Even if you saw them out and about and briefly chatted, you'd never know.
I'll second this - I grew up in New England with some "real serious old trust fund money" types. You would NEVER know it until you really get to know them. Then you find out their "weekend" place is a private island that has been in their family for 150+ years.
This is a great video ,and spot on 😊
It is not a matter of how much money you have. It is a matter of good breeding and having been taught manners and etiquette. Usually people with class tend to be very discreet and understated in their actions. They tend to be secure in themselves and have no need to prove anything to others. During my career I had the privilege of knowing an elderly gentleman who was as I described above. I always thought he was a classy guy. After he retired years ago, I learned that he was an exiled Hungarian Count who helped many Jews escape the Holocaust during World War II. The guy was a hero and nobody knew it. May he rest in peace.
@Ravensonng Hello, the gentlemen you knew with a title of Count from Hungary who helped Jewish people escape the Holocaust during World War II ,highly likely has been one of my relative. My family members risked their own lives while actively engaged in the activities you described in Hungary, Romania, Austria and Germany, Our family history going back to over 1 thousand years at which time they held significant power and wealth which ended in some countries following the war and remain today in other countries. Our family has been highly respected and known for their responsible, kind pursuits, for example they were know for purchasing several villages, providing work for the people, building them new homes, hospitals, schools and ahead of their time have been very active in educating Christian and Jewish girls. I agree with you they were heroes. You may be happy to know, that we are still kind, educated and humble today and despite the fact that we forced to live around the world, most of us have very successful lives, During our wealth building journey in our knew countries we chose to remain honourable and decent.
I love that. ❤
@@annam4313 Acredito que existam pessoas com influência e poder e com abastança financeira , mas que sejam uma classe à parte , quase hermética ( e em vias de extinção ) , no sentido preciso de , deliberadamente , se protegerem , e protegerem os seus Princípios , não se misturando com quem está sob os "holofotes" mediáticos para alcançar prestígio ou fama , ou nos palcos da Política Internacional , no momento presente ou no passado ...
Acredito que existem pessoas capazes de gestos de Filantropia , sob o mais rigoroso sigilo , e que essa sua acção chegue realmente a quem mais precisa , prescindindo de intermediários ( Fundações que canalizam e utilizam os fundos , legados em Testamento pelos Doadores , não respeitando os Acordos Pré-Estabelecidos com os mesmos , e beneficiando-se a si próprias restaurando o seu Património Imobiliário , financiando Políticos e Campanhas Eleitorais e construindo sedes em Nova Iorque . Desta forma desleal , as doações , destinadas para um fim específico , não chegam a quem mais precisa ) e estando para além de toda a Burocracia e de todos os Protocolos !
Acredito que existe gente discreta e com enormes fortunas , gente que não frequenta as Redes Sociais , não dá entrevistas , não aparece em Capas de Revista , e não chama as atenções ! Gente que não é medíocre , ou apenas mundana , ou apenas indigente intelectual . Gente com uma Percepção diferente do Sucesso ! Uma compreensão e uma Cosmovisão mais avançadas , menos mesquinha e infantil ! Gente com uma capacidade de olhar para as coisas de forma madura , adulta , experiente , e capaz de separá-las das Ideologias Políticas , das Religiões , e verificar que certas acções , as mais nobres , têm apenas que ver com Elementar Bom-Senso e Sã Consciência !
Porque , hoje em dia , raros são aqueles que optaram pela Dignidade Humana , por permanecer seres Humanos Íntegros , Honrados e Decentes !
While your entire statement here is correct, you are making a big error by trusting those who escaped the "camps". There is a reason they were put there, and you will one day learn a strong history lesson on why what was done to them was done. You should never trust those people. That "Count" you speak of was no hero, but in fact, a criminal.
Money shouts, wealth whispers.
Anyone shouting about their money haven't got any. Instead they live a life of crippling credit card debt.
Money only provides one thing. More choice. Nothing else.
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And more choice usually results in greater confusion.
And greater freedom
@@gljtiamo yes, money allows more freedom. but it doesn't take away life's other stressors at all. EDIT: yes, it removes financial stress, but I was including that in freedom (to have great healthcare, schools, etc). It does nothing to reduce all of the other emotional and psychological challenges we face - trust me, I know.
Just ask Diddy how money is working out for him….
One night I had to do some work on an outdoor location film shoot. A man showed up on set who I thought was a homeless person looking for some food from the caterers. He had a well lived in overcoat, a woolen hat and scruffy sneakers that seemed like they were about to fall apart.
It was a cold night and as I was contemplating maybe giving him a few quid so he could get a bed for the night, someone called out to him and he came over to the monitor.
He was the director, someone well known in the film world with a number of successful movies under his belt.
@@thewildgoose7467 thanks so much for sharing your experience! 😊
😂 that's so funny! Thank you for the fun story 🙏
I thought you were going to say it turned out to be Keanu Reeves.
I thought it was going to be Woody Allen.
Years ago, one of my student’s father would come to pick up his daughter every day. He always looked pretty scruffy, but was really friendly and kind. He turned out to be an Academy Award winning director.
I don't do anything to impress anyone. Don't like it? I don't care.
Thank you!…first person with sense on this entire thread…obsessing over impressing rich people is poor people behavior
"Poor people spend like they're rich, while the truly rich spend like they're poor."
The well-to-do clients where I work wear clothes that are completely unremarkable.
You summed it up perfectly. We, including myself do not wish to be targets. We do wear high quality clothing and accessories recognised by other wealthy people, however we avoid showing logos.
Absolutely! I know people from both backgrounds, the working class love to brag about the designer items they've bought, those with the money just get on with life. I've had to leave a comment here as the comment box is missing!
I totally agree with you. People who plaster their activities and their wealth on the social media are wanting strangers to give them praise and self validation. Whether you are rich, middle class or poor, if you are secure in yourself, you don't feel the need to brag. You are happy with who you are and what you have. It is called self confidence. You can financially be poor, but be rich because you treasure what you have. You can be rich, but be poor because you are living a phoney life and constantly seeking self validation from others. Money doesn't give you happiness.
@@apt221bbakerst thank you so much for sharing your point of view, I really enjoyed reading it 😊
Being dressed head to toe with huge branding logos or letters makes you look super douchey.
Totally agree with the bottle service remark. Don't do it in order to look like a baller to attract women. Those women are there to drain your resources. To do this without concern as to the tradeoffs, you would need to be earning so much that it makes no difference in your lifetime AND for your future family.
Both my financial advisor and CPA independently confirmed I am well within the 1% financial club in the USA living in the San Francisco Bay Area based on net worth . I wear old hiking shoes, drive a 2011 Prius (bought new), and buy my clothes at the Army Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) stores because I don’t have to pay California sales tax. My wife and I still use coupons when we shop at the Base Commissary (military grocery store). I still wear my Army issued field watch!!
True story, I’m not from money but am now pretty wealthy having worked, saved, invested everything and been lucky how it turned out.
mark my words, to the average person in the street, I look BROKE 😂. 17 year old car, plain clothes, no labels , etc
I know loads of people that have no money because everything is expensive and then even more when you have a flash new car and loads of luxurious habits
@@alistairrobinson3865 thank you for taking the time to comment and share your experience! 😊
You need to define “rich” first. Is one, ten, or one hundred million net worth rich? We are just multi millionaires and we do use credit card to buy everything. Like many other millionaires, we pay full bill every month so we don’t pay interest. I do agree with you about logo overkill. Many true high end quality products do not have a logo outside.
Most people consider multiple millions to be rich. I think the point is a lot of people that buy these flashy items aren't even worth 6 figures, forget 7.
Yes. Use credit card as a charge card, not a 'money tree'. There is no such thing.
@@brianwillson9567 I am old and I can remember when credit cards started to be utilised here in the UK and that is precisely how they were referred to ‘charge cards’ and back then they were an indication that one had access to funds due to our financial laws. The proliferation of ‘credit cards’ came about with the financial deregulation of Maggie’s government. At the age of eighteen I hadn’t passed my test so I purchased a moped on HP I had to have a guarantor (my mum) and could buy nothing further on HP until I had cleared the debt or a percentage of the debt I can’t remember which. The main way the working class that I belonged to bought expensive items IE white goods was mainly through the catalogue system such as Kay’s catalogue. We did not have ‘stuff’ but what we could obtain we valued and maintained. 😊
Warren Buffett worth $65b have vids talking of the importance of looking cheap. Looking rich make people wanting to make you overpay.
Re Logos: I have always thought that the seller should be paying me to advertise for them! Have never been drawn to such items.
Agreed! It’s usually tacky and takes away from the overall aesthetic of the product itself! Now, I don’t mind certain items so much if the brand is comfortable and it’s specifically for casual wear like a “polo” shirt, take Chaps for example, but having a big arse logo on a dress shirt looks stupid and cliche to say the very least! I always liked how Perry Ellis Portfolio shirts had the hallmark crease as it’s far from gaudy, but adds just enough character to be interesting. Many times that shirt may even be under a jacket though, so quality is usually my first thought when selecting a dress shirt. You could spot the quality of a Charles Tyrwhitt shirt a mile away and don’t need any “clues” to give it away! It’s a sound wardrobe investment, IMHO. Fit and quality are 99% of the item!
100% ACCURATE. The wealthiest people that I know, dress down rather than up. Are more interested in the S&P 500 than a luxury handbag and spend their money when they do on family experiences such as trips which they pay for and not on credit.
@@MLovesacoffee thanks so much for sharing your view and experience 😊
My grandmother was a quiet luxury lady and that meant all style and no visible names. She let the fabrics, the cuts and the outfit as a whole do the talking and she looked timelessly stylish and elegant
Personally if I can't pay off something in cash at least 10 times over, it means I can't afford it.
I utilise the credit card system, but I have never paid interest...not wealthy just smart
If you want to be rich it is very simple. Live well be,on your means. Save up the money to be something so you can pay for it without paying interest. Never carry a balance on your credit card. Interest is the killer of wealth. Eat at home and buy groceries rather than ordering prepackaged meals on the internet. Finally, invest in stocks.
Ok - found the contents list. I'm safe. Never was a brand follower. Same with cars. I look for qualiity, value and longevity. Also, look after what you have. Choose timeless over fashion fads. Choose wisely to give long-term satisfaction and don't be changing stuff all the time.
Growing up I used to try my best to look as flashy as possible and that got me into a huge debt cycle. Now married and more mature I've begun to put things in order. With a good investment plan that ensures steady income without any doubts, I and my husband are prepared for a well organized retirement. I started investing in stocks 2 years ago and so far, I am making a good yield on my dividend. I've learned that getting a good return is very much attainable only if you know your way around it.
I stopped wanting to buy a luxury bag when I reached the level that I can buy one easily even each month.
Money screams and wealth whispers🤫
People who have go "1 up" or Brag on who they know scream tacky and poor. Real wealth is quiet or whispers. Anyone who wears large logos too appear desperate a d scream "look at me". If your truly wealthy nobody will know except the ones in your inner circle.
This reminds me of Billionaire Warren Buffett. He has lived in the same Middle Class house since the 1950’s. He spends the majority of his money on Philanthropy and investing in the Stock Market. He also drives a mid-range car. Totally about “The Protestant Ethic.”
I couldn't agree more. To be honest, people who post their expensive purchases on FB, make my laugh. Because of my job, I had an opportunity to meet very rich people. Most of them were modest and frugal.
@@marekkozub8957 thank you very much for your kind comment and sharing your experience too 😊
That's very true. Being wealthy means you have a lot of money reserved. The only way you can do that is being frugal while earning a lot. Using your saved money to accumulate more money. They won't spend it in luxury items most of the time. A wealthy person can spot a person who is trying to look wealthy a mile away by the choices they make. The type of person they can impress where actually like them. Rich in debts.
Because the truly wealthy understand the value of everything
"With money in your pocket, you are handsome, wise, and can sing well too."
- Yiddish Proverb
@@tomhorst7614 thank you for sharing this 😊
Oh shoot, I got served this video... I love sharing my stuff on social media... but I really just genuinely enjoy documenting my life, whether people watch it or not. It's like a diary to look back on highlights and happiness in life.
@@cyreneq my comments were aimed more towards people who do this for a need of self validation. If you love documenting your life, sharing it and like you say almost using it as a memory book, and it bringing you happiness, then that is a wonderful thing and you shouldn’t stop! 😊💕
But that is how the idea of ‘vlogging’ started. It was a means of collating memories via the media of video for oneself and to share with friends and family. Once people realise that it could be used to push products by companies the age of the influencer manifested. Prior to this companies used adverts, product placement and celebrity recommendations. All the modern era has done is make it easier to sell stuff to people who don’t need stuff what they need is more self worth, to realise the value in simply being a decent, kind and pleasant individual. That is what draws people to you, being interested in others rather than oneself. A skill that we should all endeavour to master. At the age of 65 I’m still trying to be that person. It sounds like you are too.😊
Very good advice. This is not only for people wanting to look wealthy but for everyone who would like to be financially independent. Thank you for sharing.
@@minotibanerjee thank you for your kind words! I’m so glad you enjoyed watching 😊
Many quietly wealthy people drive a simple reliable Toyota or similar and they love a bargain when shopping
Basically, don’t live like a rapper or “reality” show starlet.
Summary:
1. Social media show off - beauty skin deep and smile screen deep
2. Logo excess
3. Luxury item on credit
4. Jewellery overdo
5. Service blowout
All I thought when you started in on labels (and I know I am dating myself here,) was, “LaCroix, sweetie. Christian Lacroix” after Patsy asked Eddie with disgust, “What ARE you wearing?” and after Eddie answered, Patsy said, “Oh, fabulous.”😂
I hear that voice, too!
@@cubemissy ❤️
During Covid, when the free money flourished in the States, the lines at Gucci, LV, and Dior at the Mall at Millenia here in Orlando, were unreal. We laughed as we walked by trying to make sense of the mindset of people. It is crazy what some people value.
This is so true. I don’t buy labels. I look for handcrafted items without labels that are better made and last longer than fashion house products. These flashy labeled products are more than not very cheaply made in a sweat shop in Indonesia/China. Honestly, do you want to actually have money or look like you have money? It’s 2 different things. I prefer to have money. Cheers 😎
Status symbols lose their meaning for really, really rich people. Look at any Billionaire from the Western World. They pretty much all run around in 20 Dollar shirts and other cheap clothes from Walmart.
I generally agree with this lady. I have enough money for ten generations. We live in an affluent neighborhood in coastal Southern California. When I see a rolls Royce, Ferrari, Bentley, etc. I just think that person hasn’t been affluent for long and they still want to show it off. Look at all the athletes!!
@@bobbender5858 thank you so much for your comment and sharing your perspective, I really enjoyed reading it
Not to worry, even the greatest accumulations of wealth usually last only 3 generations. ;-) See The Vanderbilts.
I have a decent wine collection, a rare luxury. But I buy it mostly online. International free trade agreements, global economic turndown, and the overproduction of wine means it's great value right now. Relatively prices haven't gone up much in decades. So we've found it to be an affordable luxury.
@@davebroad642 thank you so much for commenting and sharing your experience
I don't have a social media account at all. I don't have a credit card and I pay cash for all I need. I don't wear jewellery although I have a decent watch. A Tissot. Class at a sensible price. My Car is a 1962 Morris Minor 1000., Super cheap to run but gets me through the London Traffic just as quickly as your £100,000 Electric Tesla. Each month I can afford to invest £1000 in gold bullion. Whose the happy bunny. Not You.
I read a report some time back that said something like 90% of the LV, Chanel, Hermes bags you see on any given day on the high street are fake. When I started taking notice, yeah, you can pick them a mile off once you know what to look for. These brand names are no longer luxury.
What I do to save money. I buy dress shirts by the half dozen at a discount from a tailor. This way all the clothes fit perfect and I can select the style color and pattern. And if I want more I can ring up the establishment and order more without getting additional measurements. I buy functional watches both automatic and quartz based on reliability. I pay off all credit within 30 days. I make sure I have the basic repair, medical, and replacement items so, that my finances will not be hit by sudden problems due to minor problems when accidents, injury, and when things fail or break, which I don't have to pay expenses for emergencies. I do not use just in time supply methods, but rather use the old fashion store extra non-durable goods and other long lasting items that will appreciate over time.
@@fturla___156 thank you so much for sharing your view and experience, I really enjoyed reading it 😊
Live and let live!!! Goodness!!!🤗
Sure. As long as you don't impact others.
I love that we can see the collection behind you grow
Remember coming across an older guy coming out of a supermarket looking rather rough , ratty clothes , more like a homeless man. Hpwever on a second look realised it was bob geldof. Hi bob
Haha yes, he's always been a bit of a scruff, but looks more dishevelled now than when he was younger and just starting out.
I met a gal who focuses a lot of her social media space on "buying luxury items". I say that because I really don't think she buys these things, she just gives the appearance of buying these things. She once posted a video of her getting into my friend's rental Porsche like she had just bought it.
I have never been impressed or seen the need to buy a product with initials stamped all over it. I have no idea why a product with a C, or YSL, or MK written over it would make someone want to run out and buy it.
All on point. Just don't be garish and crass, regardless of your actual socio-economic status.
Most around us would consider my wife and I wealthy - no debt, a luxury home etc. Our newest vehicle is a well maintained 2012 truck. Alcohol of choice is not Cristal or champagne... it's beer. Suits? No thanks... I prefer comfort and wear jeans. Caviar/steaks? Wrong too - a good quality hamburger instead. My smart phone is nearly 7 years old. If either of us walked into a bar and you had to pick out the multi-millionaires, short of a lucky guess, you couldn't do it with us. Real wealth whispers. We've taken that showy money and invested it, and can live like royalty any time we wish, but we won't do it to show off to others.
I avoid openly using products that have a high 'luxury' image even though I may like or even own some of them. Though some high end products are sufficiently obscure that no one knows the brand.
@@theronwolf3296 yes I do also very much agree with that! 😊
With the whole credit thing. Firstly I agree, you shouldn't be spending money you don't have. But someone paying with a credit card doesn't automatically mean bad financial management. If I'm buying big ticket items, I'll do it on my credit card to get the points and then transfer the money over from one of my accounts. I'm middle-class man, I just want something for free!! So I do it for the points.
yup. the only one I don't completely agree with is not putting large purchases on a credit card- I would do this for the travel points, but of course only something I could pay off within the next couple pay periods.
I use credit cards to buy everything. Just pay it off every month. Don't buy more than you would with your debit card. Credit cards protect you this way. If your credit card is hacked, it's not on you.
Why care what other people think especially if you are on track to retire comfortably by making proper investments. Buy what you like as long you can afford it. Someone will always judge you.
@@gordonmccracken1209 thank you for your comment and sharing your opinion 😊
We put “luxury items” on credit cards because we want the points. Then we pay off the card the next billing cycle.
Wealthy people spend money wisely, they don't fretter it away. The question is how did get that money? True some inherited it, some were lucky..
Thank you very much for your comment, I really appreciate you sharing your point of view
They say the 2nd generation to inherit the generational wealth is the one that squanders it.
@@LuKiSCraft I’m multi-generational wealthy, I became the sole heir 2 years ago. I’ve worked all my life, my husband owns his own company. We’re wealthy on our own. I’ve not touched the money I’ve inherited. The Trust pays for the homes around the world and for the plane expenses. Whenever we’ve used the family plane, we’ve paid our way. I’ve a few family members trying to get money from me but they all inherited a lump sum when I became the heir. They are not allowed to use the plane unless they pay nor stay at any of the homes unless they cover the costs of their stay. That is the way my father had it set up, my grandfather, my great Nana, etc. I’m more than content to keep to the tradition. So, no all second generational wealth goes out the window if it’s put in the right hands.
@@Sorchia56 glad to hear it. I suppose the rule is not universal but still
Yes I want things I don’t need, but I don’t used credit I buy and I paid
Years back, I was hired to help develop products for a new company in the video game world... We had a booth at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). There were a lot of people dressed in expensive clothes, clamoring for attention from everyone else, and our booth was swarmed.
What was interesting, our team's money guy, who was worth Billions (in 1992), a fairly short man, showed up in brown sweats. I saw people bumping into him, and not apologizing. Some people were flat out rude to him.
I remember that moment, because all of those people wished they could get access to a guy like Len, but all of them were looking for Armani and if you didn't have it, they weren't interested.
@@greencertifiedweb thank you so much for sharing your experience, I really enjoyed reading it!
@@Laura-Jasmin I'm glad you liked it. As Eeyore would say, "Thanks for noticin' me!"
Armani is not all that great. My suits are Canali and I rather prefer them. My shoes, belt and polos are Ferragamo, with discrete logo placement on the polos. I do wear a nice gold watch but it's a Tag Heuer, not a Patek Philippe. I might wear a gold chain under my shirt. I have no debt except a 3% mortgage.
I absolutely agree with everything that you've said, keep up your good content 😊
@@michaeljenardligan6173 thank you so much for your kind comment and I’m glad you’re enjoying it! 😊
I say FU to ppl who think this way. Back in the 80s and 90s, luxury items weren't for just the poor. I wore many styles, and shopped what were then seen as high end stores. Even Dillard's was considered high end. Now, it looks like a ghetto. The ppl who work there don't know their products or where anything is. They're often times rude. We all come from earth and back to earth we shall go. So it doesn't matter if you drive a Rolls-Royce or a Chevy. You're still going back to the earth.
My Nan used to tell me we are all heading in the same direction only difference is the amount of tax we pay on the way.
Rich people are loud, wealthy people are quiet!
I have found that any establishment that promotes itself as luxury, be it a hotel, retailer, restaurant, bar, car dealer, has the sole purpose of extracting as much money from you as they can. They assume because you have money, you are prepared to thow it around. I am always uncomfortable in those places and feel exploited and used. My financial position has been the result of very hard work and effective use of my resources. I recognize value and there is none in the luxury segment. I am much happier with the tier below which provides quality without the hype.
@@robertlevasseur6843 thank you very much for sharing your view and experience, I really enjoyed reading it 😊
I can’t imagine dressing for someone’s perception of me unless it’s an interview. 😂
I think people who buy things, do things and go places just to impress others are fools. Live for yourself, not the approval of others.
Slow and steady wins the race. I tell folks the first 100k is hardest. After, it always seems to grow faster. Consistent investing. Drive boring cars… I drive a Camry and pay cash. Many of the same things other posters have said. Get a house and stay in it. Keep your credit in check.
@@kaufmanjeffreys thanks so much for commenting and sharing your experience 😊
I recently stumbled upon one of the over the top high end hauls and it all seemed to be them looking for any excitement being how empty the purchases become, ran out of people to show off to? I wouldn't be surprised if they buy this expensive stuff just to film than return it.
I worked in couture in Paris and had to frequent foreign Royalty and when I did, I made an effort to make them feel comfortable. I used my very old Birkin, my ratty Hermes scarf and my 40 year old Rolex and just added simple navy pants and white t-shirt and pearls. It's how I would often dress but I would never try to impress with labels and would NEVER buy an article with a logo on it. I worked for LVMH for six years and only the Vuitton employees would use Vuitton bags but generally people working in fashion never would. You can tell when someone loves fashion but doesn't work in fashion, stands out a mile.
@@TheFiown thank you very much for commenting and sharing your experience 😊
@@Laura-Jasmin Just to add I grew up very poor, had to work from the age of 11 to feed the family, left home for university at 17 but always had faith in myself. Mum had a lot of class and she always had a grey skirt, a white blouse, good strong shoes and the same sturdy besace purse for years. She wore just one brooch on her blouse, no other jewellery. She always set her hair in curls and was admired for it. She looked so much better than most women in our village. I learnt to sew early on and she managed to buy me a machine and the first thing I made her was a simple skirt from a length of velvet printed with strawberries and she loved it and found some strawberry coloured shoes to match ! I made clothes for her for many years and people always commented on her class. She died last month and I miss her so much. XO
@@TheFiown what a wonderful story! And I’m very sorry for your loss, it’s never easy losing a loved one, especially a parent. It sounds like she was a pretty amazing woman ❤️
Hi, this video was good. It was very much how the wealthy people on Succession carried themselves. Reminds me of the episode with the lady carrying the Gucci tote bag.
I never understood logo or designer stuff. I think they should pay me to walk around doing their marketing indmstead of paying for it😂🎉
People who wear clothing emblazoned with logos just look like easy marks. I have seen absurdly expensive designer clothing made of polyester. Who is dumb enough to buy that? 😂😂😂
His *yutulu* tote is beautifully colored, very sturdy and the perfect size. Not too small, not too big. I look forward to joining my rotation.
Don't know if I agree with the credit card part. I know many people overdo credit purchases, but if you know what you’re doing, leveraging credit can be very smart. And yes, paying off cards each month needs to be done. Using credit card to gain points, rewards and money back is very saavy. Just know what you're doing and have the $ to pay it off month by month.
Your comment about credit is completely incorrect. Wealthy people tend to buy EVERYTHING via credit cards. They simply payoff their cards on-time, so they aren't charges interest fees. Yet, they still earn miles/points for their purchases. Plus, they usually inherit extended warranties on the items they purchase, and additional insurance coverage/protection on those items.
You are only half-correct about jewelery. Often, jewelery is a convenient wealth "safety blanket" when travelling. Most counties limit how much cash and precious metals you can travel with. But, jewelery is often exempted & overlooked. e.g. $20k cash will raise they eyebrow of customs agents. But, they may completely overlook a $20k watch, necklace or ring.
P.S. These international travel limitations on cash is ANOTHER reason that the wealth INDEED use credit cards (especially abroad.) It's easier to just use credit cards, than withdraw local currency from ATMs. Plus, the exchange rates using credit cards is usually more favorable, too.
Clothing: Is simply personal taste. Some people have good style/taste, others do not. This doesn't really change much based on your wealth. The hyper-weathy usually employ a team of stylists & such to shop for them, cook for them, manage their fitness, make their reservations, etc. These stylists usually try to create/maintain a "brand" or "image" for their wealthy clients. Thus, everything is well planned, well purchased, properly tailored & customized, etc. It's not like the uber-wealthy are shopping at the local mall, either.
Bottom line, you're fairly incorrect about pretty much everything.
Totally agree. Exactly right.
Know what, LIFE IS SHORT! Just buy and wear what u want! Doesn’t matter what other ppl think! Do and buy things that make u happy! Fck what they think!
I am reminded of a story. There were these 2 young women with a very interesting Instagram page. They were showing all of these wonderful travel locations around the world. I even looked up a couple of these, and they had HUGE price tags! So i decided perhaps they were Billionaire Babies blowing a small portion of their trust funds. But it turns out they were drug mules! There was an international story about it. They were moving drugs via cruises. So I have looked at those "fab life" photos so much differently now! It's sad that these 2 young women who barely started living life will now be behind some prison walls for a very long time.
My mother's family has a lot of money from their oil leases. They drive old trucks and plain inexpensive cars. Clothes from the mall. They go out of their way to downplay their money.
The cheapest ppl on earth are the rich ppl. After all, there’s a reason why they are rich and being cheap is pretty much the only way unless your parents or grandparents chose to be cheap so you could thrive.
The wealthy people I have met through my life and I admired were those that knew they didn't need to prove or get approval from their peers, showing off your wealth was not only crass but drawing attention to yourself made you a target.
Spending £400 on a bottle of vodka that retails at £55 doesn’t scream that someone is poor, just stupid.
Was finance director for a large car dealership. Have reviewed thousands of credit reports.
The fact is that people with money run credit card balances all the time, and rarely have credit ratings above 700.
Why? Because they are not afraid to use credit.
It's mostly the less well-off who are intimidated by credit usage.
@@naomicox7583 thank you for sharing! 😊
If they show luxury items on social media and their job, such as a professional vlogger, then these items are tax deductible. And these items are most probably given to them to promote. So I would say a half-truth.
This comes with the assumption that I actually care what rich people think.
I've known really rich people and they don't waste their money like that. Maybe the ones who inherited it might but not the ones who worked for it. They do tend to like real quality though.
Well said. Well done 😊
Sweet I love showing the world I’m poor
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Buying "bottles in 'da club" is straight up nonesense. Yes, I've done it a few times with my mates and we knew that we were being dumb and we didn't pay 3 figures for it.
It is shallowed to spend money on luxury items that you cannot afford to the point you use credit card and cannot pay in full
I don't care about material stuff. I like a bargain. Imagine having a bag that's worth more than what you have in the bank account or purse 😮😂😂😂
You can tell who is actually well off by the cut and tailoring
of their clothes. That's why I shop in charity shops - frequent visits mean the occasional discovery of something really well made - the label doesn't matter.
I don’t do social media and my life is private. I wouldn’t want to brag about wealth, I’d rather look like a bag lady and accumulate.
I stack jewelry but that’s because I like to do it. Non of it is designer though. It’s all personal things bought for me by family. So I have silver n white gold and yellow gold all mixed. I love it but I never thought it made me look rich.
Same. I absolutely love wearing my pretty sparkly peices. I dont do it to scream rich. I wear it because I like it. Besides, jewelry doesnt have to be expensive.
To me it screams more:"I hate my money!"
We do travel a lot but my wife works for an airline where we fly free and I use credit card points for free hotel stays. I funnel as much of my business and personal spending as I can through my Chase credit cards but pay the balances off every month with no interest expense; this generates hundreds of thousands of hotel points.
@@turtletrade thanks very much for sharing your point of view and experience! 😊
Tell all of this to hip hop artists. They literally do everything you said not to do, and they’re rich asf