How to Act Like Veruca Salt from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

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Veruca Salt, a girl from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, was the girl who was thrown down the garbage chute! However, for those of us that don't want to be thrown down a rubbish heap, here's some ways to be like her.

Steps

Appearance

Wear your hair in curls.

Wear mink coats, pink, fluffy skirts and a button-up blouse. Never wear make-up, although if you have freckles, you might want to use some foundation to cover them up.

Wear quality jewelry. Gold has a wealthy aura. Owning one decent piece is better than a box full of junk pieces. Earrings should be little gold or silver studs, or maybe precious gems. Use real pearls; these are the only acceptable sort for the wealthy look.

Buy the preppy style clothes. Just because you got some clothes from an upper class store doesn't mean they are preppy. Buy clothes that are classic, and clean-cut. Don't be afraid to splurge on these a little, as preps tend to hold onto clothes for a long time. Remember to make sure your clothes are always clean, and always match. Good fabrics are very important. Get rid of any polyester. Buy mostly 100%cotton, wool and cashmere. Wear preppy colors. Bright and happy, like green, pink, light blue, nautical red, white and navy blue and preppy patterns such as plaid, stripes, gingham, polka dots, argyle, floral, paisley, nova checks, and tartan. Here are some suggestions for that type of clothing:Act Like Veruca Salt from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Step 27.jpg Polo shirtsAct Like Veruca Salt from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Step 27Bullet1.jpg Oxford shirts (unlike polos, oxford shirts should always be long-sleeved if it is warm outside simply roll up the sleeves)Act Like Veruca Salt from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Step 27Bullet2.jpg Rugby shirtAct Like Veruca Salt from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Step 27Bullet3.jpg Cable-knit vests and sweaters (traditional cricket sweaters)Act Like Veruca Salt from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Step 27Bullet4.jpg A jacket or blazer (navy blue is a staple; try seersucker or madras plaid in summer, tweed in winter)Act Like Veruca Salt from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Step 27Bullet5.jpg Chino pants-could have cuffsAct Like Veruca Salt from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Step 27Bullet6.jpg Khaki pants. The prep equivalent to jeansAct Like Veruca Salt from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Step 27Bullet7.jpg Bermuda shorts (khaki, madras plaid, seersucker, linen or preppy prints and patterns)Act Like Veruca Salt from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Step 27Bullet8.jpg Skirts (khaki, madras plaid, seersucker, linen, preppy prints and patterns)Act Like Veruca Salt from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Step 27Bullet9.jpg Tea dresses and summer dresses (in madras plaid, preppy colors, seersucker, or linen). A-line dresses, halters, and flowy dresses are acceptable.Act Like Veruca Salt from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Step 27Bullet10.jpg Tennis- and golf-inspired shirts, skirts, and dressesAct Like Veruca Salt from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Step 27Bullet11.jpg Know the right stores and the right things to buy. Go to outlet malls where clothing is a bit cheaper than at the retail stores. Tommy Hilfiger, Abercrombie and Fitch, Armani Exchange and even Dolce and Gabbana clothing can be purchased for a lower price. Also, check wholesale stores that sell gently used clothing for a much cheaper price then at the actually store(check tips for a minor addition to this section).Act Like Veruca Salt from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Step 27Bullet12.jpg

Color coordination is key! If you're unsure about how to put together outfits, Google "preppy outfits".

Have good hygiene. Remember to always be clean: run a comb through your hair, keep your nails dirt-free and neat, brush your teeth and bathe/shower. When spraying perfume, be sure to use just enough, but not too much. Excessive use of perfume isn't attractive and does not improve your hygiene, despite popular belief. Being clean is important; being grubby isn't classy and isn't pleasing.

Acting

DON'T speak in a British accent if you are not British. It will make you look, annoying, and is sometimes insulting to real Brits.

Make sure loads of people want to be your friend, but pretend to be best friends with a gum-chewing girl.

If you want to be like Veruca from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971), then learn to sing. If you want to be like the one from "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" the 2005 film, don't worry too much about it.

Have pretend grudges over silly things. Did someone use the last napkin? Did someone forget to put the toothpaste cap back on? Remember that you're only pretending; there's no reason to flip a table over a pretend grudge

Make sure the only alcohol your parents drink is champagne. Otherwise, your bad reputation (see warnings) may make people accuse them of being "drunk."

Draw attention to yourself somehow, even with pompous clothing or screaming.

Pretend that you're really rich by waving around fake money. Always have it on you.

Call your father "Daddy" and your mother "Mummy".

Act flawless! Most people will be jealous if you have money and no worries in life. Get good grades, look nice, act nice, and always enjoy yourself when you're out. Never tell people about "bad things" in your life, this will make people think they are better than you if they have something you don't. If someone has something you don't have or is going somewhere nice, than don't act like it is a big deal, just stay cool, make it seem like it is something normal in your life.

Look for ways to get money. Post ads on a neighborhood website offering babysitting and pet sitting. If you have a lawnmower, offer to mow peoples lawns or rake leaves. Do something to get money whether that is simply asking your granny or you having to work for it.

Be somewhat of a goody-goody towards teachers and higher authority, never get on their bad side (or their list).

Be lovely around the teachers. Work really hard at your schoolwork and make sure you get grades no lower than 'B+'. If you do, pout and kick up a fuss (but not to the teacher!) A 'C' is unacceptable!

Have a rich girl vocabulary. It is a must. Use big words. Rich people are often well-educated and thus have good vocabularies. Learn a new word every day like "aberrant," "culpable," or "capricious." Having a vocabulary like this increases charm and wit, which can be considered a MUST in higher circles.

Image

Image is everything. Aside from good hygiene, you have to dress classy/posh. T shirts and sweatpants will not cut it. A golf shirt and plaid shorts will work at the least, or some designer. If you cannot afford a lot of designer clothes, get some "minor designer" clothing. Some examples are Isaac Mizrahi, Mossimo, etc. A bit cheap sometimes, but some will work.

Convince your mum to dress elegantly. Some good wardrobe basics would be a Louis Vuitton handbag, a Burberry scarf and a pair of pearls or diamonds. Also, convince your dad to dress well. Some good choices would be Lacoste/Tommy Hilfiger/Nautica polo's and 2 or 3 Pierre Cardin jackets. An Armani suit would also be good. If you can't afford all these, just convince them to look elegant.

Dress up the house. When friends come over, make your ordinary house look 'rich' by printing poster sized pictures of famous paintings, or you and your family dressed in beautiful clothes, or your parents' wedding and frame them. Then hang them up. On your desk keep all your things neat and tidy. Have a pink or white bedspread, and for your computer, put a cover, (pink or white), over it. The house should be tidy.

Know what fine dining is. As cliched as it sounds, learn about wines and cheeses. Learn how to pronounce words like Béchamel and Beaujolais. And learn good table manners. Otherwise you will look like a complete fool at dinnertime. Read etiquette books(American Girl is good).