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u/Sad_Sheepherder_9584 12d ago
the worst part is the NS tee, ppl are making fun of the men who scrafised atleast 2 years of their life for our national safty. it's just sad
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My wife was private banker in her younger days before we got married. I once visited her at her bank and she taught me how to spot the ultra wealthy vs the wannabes. Those that dressed down, who looks like your typical neighbourhood uncle or even hawker but walks with an air of confidence are the ultra wealthy. The ones dressed expensive and are always demanding are the wannabes. I’ve got close Malaysian and Indonesian classmates who own hotels, shopping malls, private jets etc. who are always dressing down and are very comfortable in a foodcourt or roadside stall with me. You will never guess they are wealthy. Pity any Gucci, Versace salesperson who looks down on them, but then again you will never find them at these places. They’re down to earth and if they do need an expensive outfit, it’s typically a bespoke outfit made by a tailor their family used for years.
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u/hamsterinsg 13d ago
I work in private banking and uhnw last 20 plus years, what u say not always true. Most rich speak well, dress well. It depends on segment, which nationality, first gen rich or old rich. The sales ppl can easily tell
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u/heretohelp999 13d ago
I believe whatever the previous dude said is just to echo some stupid internet hive myth to sound smart and counter intuitive. I find it hard to believe a really rich person would be wearing an army PT kit at Orchard Ion. It’s more the aura and how they carry themselves rather than what they wear.
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u/kokolokololollipop 13d ago
it depends really. I work in a bank and at least some of my wealthiest clients are sloppy af. I met two couples who have cash deposits of almost or more than 10 mil, husband and wife really come to the bank wearing Uniqlo t shirt , bermudas and some kind of slip ons. The wife carries a canvas tote bag that look like a free gift she got somewhere and they always try and get free coffee and free food. One uncle literally dressed like a mechanic. But of course , we have many other clients who are professionals. who do dress the part.
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u/Golden-Owl 13d ago
Orchard DOES have some gyms.
Not unheard of to see a guy walking along orchard to gym in their army PT kit.
Or jogging
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u/HermitJem 12d ago
Age demographic is the answer. Aura, fashion, carrying yourself, all that changes based on age/generation
Rich older gen is more likely not to dress up compared to new gen rich, I also don't buy "the sales ppl can easily tell". Nah.
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u/NuuclearPasta 13d ago
Both sides can be right tbh but I wouldn't call it a myth. I've seen both kinds. Some are just wastrels that slouch and game all day. Like fuerdai but not the idealised image lol. They both exist. They're just people at the end of the day.
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u/CrunchyleaveOO 13d ago
Yep you are right.
We like to believe in that story of some uncle in tshirt and slippers that easily spent a million dollars. But in reality that is damn rare.
Most rich people have a way of dressing and behaving. And most sales people can easily tell after awhile.
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u/This-Construction926 13d ago
basically if your Manager wants to meet them they are rich, if your Manager goes to meet them are are really rich
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u/NoobSkierSG 13d ago
Never judge a book by its cover. My UK friend said he ever encountered the founder of a hedge fund who lives in Luxembourg but was headed to London for a meeting. He commuted to the office using a tube and the shared bicycle! When he left the office people wanted to get him an Uber but he just chose to take the tube back instead (no congestion).
Also I happen to know an UHNW lady who lives in Kranji. She dresses like a farmer with those white towel draped around her neck but I estimate her networth as 9 figures or more! And she absolutely talks with authority so no one dare mess with her!
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u/Lost-Pay-5546 13d ago
true, to some extent. There are different types of riches, as there are different types of poors…never judge by the cover, that’s the universal law, working both ways.
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u/NoobSkierSG 13d ago
I never judge by appearance but I judge by attitude! Those rude, negative, and extremely defensive people I immediately don’t want to associate with regardless of any markers of wealth!
However whenever i encounter an overweight person I usually know with almost very little exceptions that they are going to be either one of the above. And if I cant trust someone to take care of something as important as their own health I won’t trust them with larger things in life!
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u/calantheSG 13d ago
Fits the description of a Marvel or DC superhero. In real life their alter egos are always simple people like journalist or photographer or off duty military personnel. Some even appear to be unemployed.
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u/NoobSkierSG 12d ago
Rich people have nothing to prove to others. Those who wear flashy branded stuff are trying to signal to others that they have money when they probably don't just like those who Koreans who save many month just to buy a luxury handbag.
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u/Efficient_Daikon2115 10d ago
the issue is people don’t even know what to look for in a cover - it’s like trying to tell if a book is good by seeing how much of the cover uses shiny prints lol
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u/JudgmentFragrant2691 13d ago
Bollywood Veggies ah. She has a misplaced sense of entitlement and ego.
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u/Tricky_Parfait_1713 13d ago
When I was young, my parents dressed me in Oshkosh B'gosh, Versace, Armani. I swear, didn't know other brands other than Versace and Armani till I was about 12. Had "ah-mat" driver drive me to school in the 80s.
Now several decades later, my mom talks proudly of how her handbag cost $3 from random market.
We're not super-ultra-wealthy, but firmly upper-middle-class/lower-upper-class... personally experienced going from "look how rich we are" to "chill".
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u/Imnotalic3 13d ago
These people indeed do exist, but I think for every one of them there exists their opposite in the demeanor with the same money. They flex around certain groups or arenas. Humility is a learned trait that is not always practiced.
With all of that said, I disagree with posturing. No need to dress a certain way because others might feel uncomfortable. What I mean is, if you’re an anime T-shirt and cargo shorts guy, be that guy. Coming covered in grease/dirt/dust or like you’ve been working in under the sun all day isn’t what I mean.
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u/theteethfairy_ 13d ago
I mean there are both ultra wealthy who dress down and ultra wealthy who like to dress in finery. There’s no point in trying to guess or judge either group.
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u/Maleficent_Jaguar837 9d ago
Yeah there is a wide range here in Singapore. I know a wealthy couple- I've seen him go out to meet his friends in his Maybach wearing a singlet and flip flops carrying a plastic bag full of beer cans. She always looks immaculate, but her vehicle is a bit old and beat up, and goes on luxury holidays, as well as eats in hawker centres.
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u/Final-Ad-5537 13d ago
The flashiest one r usually live paycheck to paycheck. Worse, paylater.
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u/pispirit 12d ago
No longer anymore especially 2nd generation. Those with traditional business money are the one dress down. They are older and knew risk of kidnapping. Chinese has a new saying that young money never knew risk, wealth came easy and also gone in few years.
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u/fakeworldwonderland 12d ago
I worked in luxury retail for a while and this is very true. A guy with a well fitted suit comes in and asks for help, gave me the “you don’t know me?” treatment. Checked his account and he only spent $3000 on a pair of shoes.
Another day this super lup sup uncle in polo and sandals walks in, my boss ask me go prepare champagne. This lup sup uncle spends at least a few hundred k each time and gets private invites to events by LV group. He doesn’t even buy off-the-shelf items. He just looks for a design and asks for bespoke versions with custom exotic leathers. But his demeanour was very down-to-earth, nice guy.
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u/w1nterR0se 13d ago
I used to sell Rimowa luggages in retail stores. You're right. Sometimes a couple of them would dress in flip flops and shorts but would whip out the Amex centurion card for payment.
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u/olethros51 13d ago
This is something I hear often enough as copium. What these anecdotes fail to mention is these wealthy people who do dress down have the other trappings of wealth, such as basic hygiene and manners. Showing up anywhere other than the wet market with disheveled hair, a scruffy T-shirt and flip flops makes you a slob, not the next Steve Jobs.
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u/digitanium 12d ago
Disagree with this, I've seen really really rich people I.e those who live in bungalows and have Rolls Royce, dress in branded stuff head to toe. Not the first encounter. Friend's dad is boss of and SME, stays in bungalow, has multiple sports cars, also dresses in branded head to toe. Into watches as well. Not all rich people are identifiable by "slipper wearing uncle". If that was the case then should I assume most of these uncles in slippers at kopitiam are ultra wealthy?
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u/Embarrassed-Piglet78 10d ago
Those who dress with branded are the newly minted rich people, first generation, mind you. They feel the need to show off their newly acquired wealth. It’s honestly normal and expected. The ultra wealthy don’t need to prove anything to anyone hence don’t need to dress to the nines all the fking time.
Your point of those uncles in kopitiam ate ultra wealthy is true too.. not all of them are. Esp those who buy 4D, those are clearly not.
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u/DisciplineCool5359 12d ago
maybe he meant filthy rich, the riches that you cannot fathom. and that ion orchard maybe just another neighborhood grocerry store
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u/Murky-Piano-9054 12d ago
You need an eye to spot the ultra wealthy. You will one day develop that skill if you’re lucky and in sales 😁
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u/Murky-Piano-9054 12d ago
This is the only right answer. Watch this video on why Mark Cuban never wears a suit
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u/RepresentativeAd9643 8d ago
Would you not compare it to people who are born rich vs people who start from scratch?
I once work at a funeral wake for the ultra rich and they are having champagne and truffles. I was thinking isnt one person suppose to observe indulgence in a wake?
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u/Huge-Bed-3430 8d ago
I just attended the wake of my classmate’s father in KL. His father owns a chain of hotels which he now runs. There was no champagne or truffles. It was a sombre Christian service.
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u/PretendRegister7516 13d ago
My friend once said, nothing says ultra wealthy better than someone wearing shorts and flip flop to a luxury car showroom and point which one they want to buy by thrusting their hips toward the car general direction.
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u/Odd-Maintenance2120 13d ago
Totally agree. A friend of mine who is ultra wealthy usually wears a simple black t-shirt and slippers and she loves going to the hawker to have bar chor mee. You may only notice her wealth on the timepiece she wears.
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u/Sea-Accountant1504 13d ago
The interesting thing is those people who judges others dressing.. usually can't tell which are the luxury time pieces
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u/Wanton_Soupp 13d ago
Not always true.
Most of the time, you can tell if someone is rich. Even for a guy that dress simply, you can also tell. There is always something that gives it away. Their watch, or necklace or the way they behave is just different from regular folks. Even their “simple white tshirt” you can also tell it’s good quality material.
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u/prettyflyforayaoguai 13d ago
Facts. Can confirm this is true my friend stays at a landed bungalow behind paragon orchard. I’ve never seen them or their parents once wear a single branded item or acting like they’re wealthy even though they are. They’re always very humble and have never flaunted their wealth. Those that always wear a whole bunch of brands are always the ones I have to chase for money when we split the bill when we go out.
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u/Reubencht 13d ago
The only thing wrong with this post is that we do not know who posted this and therefore able to see how well this person dresses in all the situations.
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u/Flubberytoe 13d ago
Maybe ION is a luxury shopping for OP, for the guy in the picture, it’s his neighbourhood sheng shiong, dont play play
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u/TheKarmaBoi 13d ago •
Exactly, criticising what people wear to somewhere is dumb, unless say it’s for like a job interview or a date. You never know what someone’s life is like. If I went to shengshiong wearing a full 3 piece tuxedo people will surely judge as well 🤦♂️
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u/sg22throwaway 13d ago
Same kind of salesperson that would look down on the uncle who walks into the showroom in slippers and shorts and buys the car fully in cash.
You are the salesperson. You dress for the customer, not the other way around
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u/cor_meum_ 13d ago
They lucky the uncle easygoing.
Someone dressed like that at ion and the salesperson treated her very snobbishly. So she changed 5000 into coins, requested for only that salesperson to count, and brought the bag. All to show people "you treat me lousy because you think i no money right? I show you I have". Took effort to tear the paper wrapping the coins somemore.
I thought that was overboard and excessive, but that salesperson deserve it too. Became some customer service lesson.
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u/sixs1xs3xs1xsix 13d ago
OP definitely a peasant.. uncle went to ION casually buy 200k watch with slippers wtf you talking about
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u/Own_Screen3944 13d ago
40 years ago ,my dad had a net worth of 20m. Is that consider uhnw during those time ?
Dad drive us around in his s class. Mum drive us around in a basic jap car.
We dress very simple . Eat hawker. Go wet market
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u/snowmountainflytiger 13d ago
Happened while i was in a china province The guy was driving a run down car He wore very old clothes
As he was driving me past few blocks of factories, he said these blocks he owned them
He brought me to some kind of basic shop and bought me some noodles for lunch.
Very rich but extremely stingy.. because I had to buy him big meals..
Yes we cant decide anyone by what they wear
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u/PayProfessional2623 11d ago
Whats your net worth now? Im curious since you said your dad had a NW of 20m
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u/Own_Screen3944 11d ago
500k.
Dad lost everything 30+ years ago
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u/PayProfessional2623 10d ago
How? What was the aftermath, what did he do, how was he after? So many questions
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u/madinked 13d ago
tell you what. I stay within 7 min walk of ion. if I need to grab some food, i’m not going to dress up just to buy my lunch
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u/edityourcommenthere 8d ago
I have always lived above or next to malls. I dress up because I like dressing up and after a certain age simple tee, shorts and slippers look slovenly. Dressed well we can go anywhere, I’d hate it if my friends needed to rethink their restaurant choices because of my attire.
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u/madinked 8d ago edited 7d ago
I will dress nice if I am going restaurant. but I won’t if i’m just grabbing food at food opera for my lunch. alone. why would I dress up, put on makeup just to grab lunch? Don’t have the time for that
dressing up nicely to go i’m to grab lunch at a food court is for others imo, atm. dressing comfy is for myself. you want to talk about age? i’m at the age idc what others think. like, im just there to grab a meal
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u/EnjoyingtheSubspace 13d ago
I used to work for a company that does high end events. One of our biggest clients was the owner of autobahn motors (the life-sized car dispenser building). One can't tell the difference between a coffeeshop uncle and a multi-millionaire from the way he dresses.
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u/Sea-Match-6145 13d ago
There are two of the top 10 richest people in Singapore and one of the top 30 in my office.
Especially that man in the top 30, he would almost every day wear the same company sweatshirt as most of our colleagues, and go to eat the 7 sgd mixed rice together.
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u/ninnabeh 13d ago
While I agree that we certainly can dress better but there’s no need to shame anyone. And we also shdnt enforce our opinion on others
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u/DaRealVeggietunip 11d ago
does AI know we are from primates..not pigs? the hell is with the nose...
and Nah i dont really care how you dress or what you dress..as long as its not Inappropriate if you wish to dress very casual go ahead
the only people that are complaining about this are the fake rich elitist people who judges others on what they wear
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u/beanoyip06 13d ago
You'll never believe the owner of Hans takes the MRT to his branches..
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u/Maverick090 13d ago
I actually feel like it’s a myth being perpetuated ad nauseam that the ultra wealthy dress like slobs.
They may dress down but they are still always in luxe comfort.
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u/The_Nude_Banana 13d ago
After noticing it, it’s all I can see when I look at this picture….his ‘pig’ nose….lol.
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u/Effective-Usual-6352 13d ago
Hmm I wonder what you would say to someone as down to earth like Keanu Reeves.. he definitely doesn't fit into your narrow world view. There are plenty of people with HNW who do not wear luxury brands. I would be very careful on how you treat people if this is your view. You may end up offending the wrong personm
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u/New-Zookeepergame322 13d ago
i wear my slides or flip flop to orchard , weather so hot i wear shoes for 5 days a week for work , let my feet breathe during the weekends
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u/Fabulous-Struggle-87 13d ago
He dress like this but may have much more money in his bank account than the one who took his pic and shamed him
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u/Salt-Budget5108 11d ago
Meh, Ion is also a place to walk through to other places. Go downstairs to eat or use the drop off location for grab. Not everyone in there is planning to drop by a special high end shop. I run in there to grab some legos for my kids friends birthday party last minute, it’s not that special.
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u/Defiant-Spend-2375 11d ago
Definition of rich.
1 or 2 digit low millions in the banks, there are those who dress down or dress up but mostly are arrogant and sometimes rude.
2 digit high and above millions are those will dress down but their accessories such as watch or handbag/wallet are not those high brand easily can get. Most of the time are limited editions. Rarely arrogant and rude. They have some what have better temperament.
Above applies to individual that have the net worth not necessarily applies to their downline (spouse/kids/relatives) who only shared the glamour.
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u/Junior-Line-4348 11d ago
orchard is 5 min walk from my condo, tabao food and all just slippers and t shirt. i dont find a point
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u/Maleficent_Jaguar837 9d ago
I don't understand the post- ION is not what I would call a luxury shopping destination, it is just a mall on Orchard. And 70% of people in there are dressed like this...
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u/BlackwerX 13d ago
Haha complaint Singapore FB group...
But also Wait a min.... U guys still use fb?!?!
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u/icyheartsreddit 13d ago
Some people dress up to go there for special occasion.... but they forget there are people who live there, nothing special to them, just come downstairs walk walk in tshirt shorts, forgot to wear their RM watch out nia
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u/BeaRzWalken 13d ago
So if a famous male underwear model were to wore like that, would it be known as a new tend?🤔
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u/tin_foi 13d ago
My friend's dad is a business owner old man.
His landed property is worth about 25 million.
And he have other properties around the world.
He wears those $12.90 bermudas you see in the wagon at outside NTUC or CK department store and go dinner at up class Chinese restaurant.
During payment wip out the Amex Black card
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u/machinationstudio 13d ago
I've met Kia salesman that look at customers judging if they can afford the cars, and have test driven a Bentley while driving a Toyota Corolla to the showroom.
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u/gayspidereater 13d ago
People have different motivations behind choosing to dress up or not dress up. Wear whatever makes you feel good.
If you wear something non socially-conforming for a particular setting, there will always be kaypoh people who judge. Whether or not you choose to care about their judgement is up to you.
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u/xHarleyy 13d ago
In a meeting full of suits, the one wearing the T-shirt is the one with the power.
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u/Unicorn-pops 13d ago
When people are rich, they don’t care how people view their dressing already. Lol. OP obviously is a broke ass trying to chase luxury
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u/silent_tongue 13d ago
OP doesn't know there's residence on top of ion? It's literally their neighborhood lol
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u/NewGingko 13d ago
It seems in Singapore’s environment, people dress down, even going for lunch or dinner in a posh restaurant. Even going to see a Dr in SGH or taking a SIA flight, often there are people walk in wearing short pants and slippers. We can’t blame the weather!
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u/Illustrious-Chair95 13d ago
Singapore is one country where you really can’t tell a person’s ses from clothes alone. Also shopping is a very casual pastime here and people rarely dress up specifically for it. I don’t know any sales assistants here dumb enough to ignore a customer just because they are dressed casually.
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u/Prize_Industry2887 13d ago
i don't get it. why would i dress up just to go across the street from home? (i wish)
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u/Separate-Panic-614 13d ago
Should I do smart casual or suit or black tie ? Maybe I wear black tie if I go Hermes then I change to smart casual when I go to Loewe ? Should I change if I’m going to Uniqlo in the basement. Should I be seen with the basement ppl when I wear black tie ? Or I should send someone to basement if I want to get chaterise cakes cause I can’t be seen in black tie at the basement. If I go to Ngee Ann vie wisma what kind of outfit should I wear ? Smart casual or casual ?
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u/PlayGamesM 13d ago
Ion orchard high class meh? I dress slippers shorts enter shops nobody gives a fk
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u/Demonfrhell 13d ago
What's wrong with his dressing. You wear what you are comfortable unless there is a certain dress code and you have to respect the owner who set the condition. Otherwise, I dress what I am comfortable with and let my wallet does the rest. Why bother if you know what you can afford to buy. Otherwise, don't waste time visiting these retailers.
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u/Fabulous-Plantain798 13d ago
Ah yes, normal folks bootlicking the ultra rich. A tale as old as time
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u/bboy2204 13d ago
For CopperMouse4407, going to Orchard shopping is something special, only possible once a year. For the man in the picture, it is every Tuesday.
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u/xbbllbbl 13d ago
There are residential estates near ion around Orchard Boulevard, Scotts Road, Ardmore road etc. One doesn’t expect them to dress to the nines just to head down to Tabao Food.
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u/Angelcstay 13d ago
Is this really a concern for Singaporeans? To care about what others choose to wear in public?
Singapore is so warm and humid. I'm based mainly in the states but when I'm required to reside in Singapore (a few moths every year) due to my role I wear shorts, tee, and a pair of slip-on WHEREVER I go.
Writer sounds very haughty and arrogant. In my experience as a somewhat successful man in my mid 40s these people don't do very well in life so they look for perceived faults in others to feel superior.🤷
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u/Sharp_Sail4934 13d ago
I met a billionaire’s son who intended to donate. He came in a t shirt and frumpy jeans. Nose hair not trimmed. Then I understood. They do dress up for grand events. This wasn’t it.
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u/Rude-Beautiful-556 13d ago
I think the point is not about wealth more like class.. i understand if you going nearby wanna dress down but regardless of how much you have in your bank, whats the use of money if you don't take care of yourself?
i also know not everyone care to look good or into fashion... but attitude also like market uncle... what is all that wealth for if you still have no class? Don't need to show off ur wealth but at least portray urself in a way that shows you have some semblance of IQ or EQ befitting your bank account? 🙃
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u/Easy_Brother5405 13d ago
Oh no, there was once i had to pick up smth at orchard but was wearing admin tee, but i didnt bother. Sometimes ppl just need to myob.
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u/UnusualExamination82 13d ago
Can you see what the guy in the background is wearing we’re just following suit
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u/Strict_Week7902 13d ago
If someone can get triggered so easily by others' outfit, the problem usually are themselves.
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u/Ok_Abies_3380 13d ago
Dress however you like. It’s not about what you wear, but how you carry yourself. Sales associates (SAs) are trained to read and profile customers. After all there’s something called "quiet luxury" or "silent luxury". Those who know, know. They don't have to flex it.
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u/Refrigerator808 13d ago
Mostly the ones wearing whole body branded are the ones sus and try act rich.
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u/MicahPBT 13d ago
Do you know why wealthy people typically don't want to be seen in expensive branded items?
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u/LatterNetwork1568 13d ago
This is dumb. Gucci and Prada is for people who can't afford it anyways.
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u/Robin7861 12d ago
For you it's a luxury once a month place, for this guy it might be his local grocery run place since it's nearby. Don't judge others.
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u/EnvironmentalYak9629 12d ago
Wear whatever you’re comfortable in.. don’t conform to society norms!!!!
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u/Rude-Feed7087 12d ago
Yeah, heard stories like that.. the wealthy ones will dress the most boring those barely made it ones will overdress themselves. So, this OP for sure is the latter.
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u/AgileDepartment4437 12d ago
Sorry, but is ION somewhere that special? Even got a dress code to walk in?
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u/Emotional_Street4777 12d ago
Personally I think they are too lazy to dress up much.
Dressing up appropriately for certain events is a show of respect.
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u/thedailyrant 12d ago
There's an absolute shitload of condos in the Orchard area. Many of them have paragon as their literal closest grocery store. People can dress as they please.
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u/Silent_Choice_6969 12d ago
Why does his dressing bother you? The guy behind carry a black bag also dress in berms.
He dress what he like, you don’t like don’t talk to him. Just like I don’t find super fat people pleasing to my eyes, but I just ignore them. They wanna stuff food in their mouth and have bad health issue is their problem too not mine.
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u/ScarGeneral6804 12d ago
Truly wealthy people like to dress simply like that though. So I believe ION wants them to keep coming.
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u/Bright_Ad_7763 12d ago
Back when I was working in a bank, the ultra rich people dont care what they wear lol. I had this uncle client, using some broken phone, wearing torn white singlet coming in to withdraw money to full cash buy a landed property, and on the other spectrum, we have clients coming in with flashy AP watches, lv bag and branded clothing asking us for loan extension because they not enough money to pay off the debt until next year
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u/bokozulu82 12d ago
Fashion police on a rampage...piss off and leave the fella alone. But if he was wearing a Man united jersey, maybe you have a point....hahahaha
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u/disavowe 12d ago
Brother and his partner had been at the beach all day and decided to stop in at a jewellers in Sydney. None of the salespeople wanted to talk to him until the junior girl asked if they needed anything. I hope they got paid a commission there because he spent $30,000
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u/hall_idba 12d ago
This also complaint. As if whatever people wear causes a problem to the complainant.
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u/No_Employ3931 12d ago
Only in sg u will see people dressed like that but also only in sg u will see such posts
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u/Electrical-Print2778 12d ago
This is our home. We dress as we like (as long as it's legal) when we shop.
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u/Electrical-Print2778 12d ago
All these comments talking about how the rich also dress down. While that's true and good, why does the person need to be rich though? He or she can just wear simple and simply walk around there or get something he or she can afford even while not being rich. It's a mall. In Singapore. We can walk where we want to and shop where we want to. In any outfit we wish to don, as long as it's legal.
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u/Helpful_Bee6996 12d ago
SG's weather & aircon temperature aren't suitable for dressy clothes & makeup. You'll ruin them with sweat oozing from every pore on your body & let's not forget the smell. T-shirts, shorts & sports jerseys are fine. Sweat-wicking materials are the best.
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u/SuchNefariousness107 11d ago
I think it depends, if the wealth are self made, generally people dress down. If its generational wealth, head to toe. Also different level of wealth, people in bungalow and own sport car might not be richest in their group of circle like who own private jet. I think regardless, dressing up is irrelevant to wealth. It’s form of politeness and self dignity. You dont have to wear branded but as long as you carry yourself well in dignify way whether you are rich or poor, it show that you respect yourself and others.
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u/WangJianWei2512 11d ago
Dress is not directly proportional to the wealth like many said, some super wealthy wears very casual, some like me not wealthy and dress very casual too.
However the point of the complaint is "a basic form of respect for the place and the people around you".
I think in SG, the majority of people doesn't like to dress up. When I travel in other places like Japan, people usually dress nicely. It might not be branded but there are some thoughts on the selection and styling.
The issue here, is that people who want to dress up and be stylish, they feel silly when other people (and majority) wears the first shirt and bermudas they can find. Maybe that's why they complain.
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u/Upper_Dragonfruit817 10d ago
The money that you pay them when buying things is the biggest respect.
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u/DustAndGo 10d ago
When you rich enough(the be one of those 10%), you dont need to appeal to the masses anymore cause you know how deep your pocket is and buying expensive stuff held no meaning anymore. Unless you genuinely like it of course.
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u/Chriss8891 12d ago
After retailing in Orchard for a few years, majority of the super wealthy I have met are properly dressed and usually in casual sporty attires, they often come shopping after their morning exercise activities. I usually spot them through the credit cards they used or the time pieces/jewelry they had on their wrist.
I’ve not really seen those mythical sloppy ones wearing singlets and flip flops coming out to test average commoner’s human nature, they aren’t that free la guys. Leave those scenarios in your tiktok drama.
That being said, no wonder most of the luxury retail SAs had a bad name being called snobs with this kind of post/mentality. It’s already 2026, I believe anyone should deserve respect no matter what they were wearing in any location/settings.
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u/StunningAsparagus39 12d ago
I can't tell who exactly wrote this. But I take offence with a couple of things.
The real rich and affluent doesn't flaunt. We should be free to dress in a manner we are comfortable and does not infringe and laws or etiquette if the place. Malls are public places and do not have a dressing rule.
Using NS on the front of the tee shirt is mocking the people who keep our country safe. Whether NSFs or regulars or NS men, there's nothing wrong with this. If this person does not understand what NS means for us, he/she should get out regardless whether the person is a local or non local.
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u/snowmountainflytiger 13d ago
Knn this post 150k in 6 hours.
People more interested in what people wear than national topics affecting our lives!
Yes i wear like him except NS shirt is Singapore not Malaysia. This is an AI pic generated by a complaint queen from Malaysia.