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 | | Abba were Sweden's most successful export of the 70s. Bigger than Volvo cars and IKEA. Their wardrobes however rarely reflected their millionaire status. From satin capes and cheerleading skirts for Agnetha and Frida to the satin, off-white, skewed, superhero jumpsuits that Benny and Bjorn favoured. The costumes were designed by Swedish designer Owe Sandstrom. Ironic really because the effect was like being caught in a sandstorm (check Frida's unruly perm for proof). OK, we won't lie. It's not going to be easy to pick up the boys' satin superhero jumpsuits with front loading zips that enable you to display a manly thatch of chest hair. They're too embarrassing even for a car boot sale. So opt instead for Bjorn's flared, silver lined jacket, pictured here, singlet vest and jaunty, Roger Moore style white cravat and white flares. Bjorn had obviously been watching one too many episodes of The Persuaders. Meanwhile you could probably emulate Frida's look here with a cheap, customised white dressing gown while Agnetha's bell bottoms and tie-dyed T-shirt should be relatively easy to come by. But please. Don't use your love of the progressive thinking Swedish superstars as an excuse for some kind of suburban swingers party and don't go around asking if the sauna is "nice and steamy" yet. |  | | You'll have no trouble in the crowd as the Cadillac-like fins on your jacket should ensure no one can get near you. |  | | I hope youre not going out to find some of that free love Ive been hearing so much about dear... |
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