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15 November 2009
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So, you've opted for the swashbuckling pirate look have you? Let's hope you have Adam's carefully chiseled cheekbones and pots of war paint (Or Boots No.5 Cherry Red lipstick). Here's Adam in his pirate heyday, before his dandy highwayman incarnation. Fancy dress shops should be stacked with knockdown, cast-off panto/pirate costumes and you can always find the kinky PVC trews from Ann Summers (apparently) if the costumiers have run out.

Want to wield your mighty sword just like Adam? Again you should be able to come by some cheap plastic swords at toy shops or Woolies. There, and now you're ready to stomp through the kitchen singing Prince Charming. In many ways, Adam was the ultimate fancy dress popster. No surprise that Adam's current favourite act is the equally theatrical Marilyn Manson and no wonder the V&A Museum in London still has his costumes. "I can always get them back if I need to flog them," says Adam. Whatever you do Adam, remember, ridicule is nothing to be scared of…

A catch-all costume really because if people don't get the Adam & The Ants analogy you can just say you've come as a pirate.

Watch where you wave that sword dear. There's some expensive crockery in the kitchen.

	Abba Pusscycat dresses for the girls. Platforms for the boys.

	Adam Ant Stand & deliver! Be a real prince charming with this look.

	David Bowie Fancy going all Ziggy Stardust? Spandex and makeup to the ready.

	Human League Lopsided haircuts for the boys and shocking eye makeup for the girls.

	Michael Jackson Shamone! How to achieve this look without cutting of your nose.

	Madonna If there's a look, Madonna's had it. We recommend the Blond Ambition style.

	MC Hammer This man certainly had a distinctive look. Whether you want to copy it is up to you!

	Pepsi & Shirley Puffball skirts, pettycoats and knee-high socks.

	Shakin Stevens Comb up that quiff, put on the crepe-souled shoes and don a pink jacket.

	Slade Whether you wanna be Dave Hill or Noddy Holder, you'll look crazee like this.

	Spandau Ballet To cut a long story short, this smoothie style has got to be gold.

	Spice Girls Sporty, Ginger, Baby, Scary and Posh. We got the tips for the ladies.

	Wham! Even if you don't want to adopt the Wham! look, the pictures are worth a laugh.

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