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In the light of his LA public loo 'visits', who'd have thought that the words 'shuttle' and 'cock' would eventually figure so prominently in George Michael's career? But back in the hedonistic days of Wham! George and Andy were shoving shuttlecocks down their shorts in innocent fun and inviting the girlies to Make It Big (on their 1984 album and on stage.) Their stage gear reminded you of nothing so much as a pair of Ibiza holiday reps, whipping up holidaygoers into a frenzy with their saucy double entendres and cheer leading antics. In Wham!'s world drinks were free and there was enough fun and sunshine for everyone. If you're aiming to emulate this look in the middle of December though you could return home from the party with frostbite. (Here, any Greek men like Georgious will be insulated at least with the thick mat of hair on the forearms, legs and if you're really unlucky, the back and shoulders). Basically for this look all you'll need is your tennis gear, white socks, plimsoles and a Wham! T-shirt. Cheap as chips! A massive bouffant quiff (if you're going as George would also be handy.) but be prepared for funny looks each time you go to the toilet. Highlights would be advisable if you're going as Andy Ridgeley and remember to think of something divertingly interesting to say when people ask you what you do in the band. A week on the UV ray sunbed wouldn’t go amiss either for that permanent ‘orange’ look.

You're perfectly placed to start an impromptu game of badmington at the party with your job-lot of shuttlecocks. And George would be excited at the thought of winning first toss …
It's nice to see you're keeping fit dear but you'll catch your death out there.


U Got The Look
Abba
Abba
Pusscycat dresses for the girls. Platforms for the boys.
Adam Ant
Adam Ant
Stand & deliver! Be a real prince charming with this look.
David Bowie
David Bowie
Fancy going all Ziggy Stardust? Spandex and makeup to the ready.
Human League
Human League
Lopsided haircuts for the boys and shocking eye makeup for the girls.
Jacko
Michael Jackson
Shamone! How to achieve this look without cutting of your nose.
Madonna
Madonna
If there's a look, Madonna's had it. We recommend the Blond Ambition style.
Hammer
MC Hammer
This man certainly had a distinctive look. Whether you want to copy it is up to you!
Shirley
Pepsi & Shirley
Puffball skirts, pettycoats and knee-high socks.
Shakey
Shakin Stevens
Comb up that quiff, put on the crepe-souled shoes and don a pink jacket.
Dave
Slade
Whether you wanna be Dave Hill or Noddy Holder, you'll look crazee like this.
Tony
Spandau Ballet
To cut a long story short, this smoothie style has got to be gold.
Mel C & Geri
Spice Girls
Sporty, Ginger, Baby, Scary and Posh. We got the tips for the ladies.
Wham!
Wham!
Even if you don't want to adopt the Wham! look, the pictures are worth a laugh.


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