DIY COSTUME ITEMS
- Long Sleeve Stripped T-shirt
- Black Blazer
- White Polo Shirt
- White Pants
- Retro Microphone
- Black Belt
- Orange Hair Wax
- Oxford Shoes
Easy DIY Rick Astley Costume Guide
Rick Astley is an English singer with a long and successful music career spanning several decades and over 40 million records sold worldwide. He rose to global fame in the 1980s with hits such as his signature song, “Never Gonna Give You Up.” After a hiatus of six years, he returned to full-time music in the 2000s. Aside from music, Astley has dabbled in radio DJing and podcasting.
To dress like Rick Astley, you will need a striped shirt and a white collar under a black blazer. For the bottom, wear white pants with a black belt and oxford shoes. You can even use orange hair wax to make your hair orange to achieve the full effect.
About Rick Astley
As well as being a multi-instrumentalist, he is a saxophonist, pianist, guitarist, and drum player. Throughout his career, Rick Astley has remained active in music as a singer, songwriter, and radio personality.
In addition to “Never Gonna Give You Up,” “Together Forever,” and “Whenever You Need Somebody,” a few of his songs have been successful globally. It was in the 2000s when he returned full-time to music after taking a six-year hiatus.
Astley’s video was first used as a prank on the internet in 2007 when it was posted on 4chan as part of a prank that became a widespread internet phenomenon. Millions of people have viewed the joke now known as “rickrolling.”
