Wake in the morning, step outside, take a deep breath, and get dressed as Linda Perry, the singer from the one-hit wonder, 4 Non Blondes! Here’s how to dress up as the lead singer – be prepared to be amused.
Dress up as Linda Perry
Piecing together Linda Perry’s costume is a fun ride! She’s got so many pieces going on. Be sure to sing “What’s Up” when you enter the room. It will be hilarious and all the 80s/90s kids will sing along!
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Mad Hatter Top Hat
The most distinct feature of Linda Perry’s outfit in the music video of What’s Up is the black hat with the goggles |
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Speedo Adult Recreation Dive Mask
Why Linda had a pair of goggles on her hat is anybody’s guess. Perhaps the studio was underwater? You may need to use a couple of safety pins or some tape to keep the goggles stuck firmly to the hat |
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Peace Sign Earrings
Linda’s earrings don’t really have a small peace sign on them, but the peace symbol just adds a brilliant, hippie touch to your outfit, especially combined with the dreads! |
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Choker Necklace
Any choker should do as long as it’s in black and/or silver. I love this item because it’s already a set of LOADS of different choker designs. My 90s kiddie self squealed at the sight |
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Heart Boxer Shorts
The oddest part of her attire is her pair of heart boxer shorts! But I guess it works nicely with the song’s lyrics – it seems like she woke up in the morning, stepped outside, and did the music video without changing! |
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Long Cardigan
In the music video, she wears a long cardigan-like jacket that is unbuttoned to reveal her boxer shorts and a plain black top. The jacket is more like a dark red/brown polka dot piece but this one works nicely too! |
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Women’s Combat Boots
You gotta wear lace combat boots! And make sure your white socks are sticking out on top of them like Linda’s. These combat boots remind me of Daria. |
* Author’s note: because of this guide, I have been singing the song in my head all day long!
Sing with me:
Trivia
The band contributed a song to Wayne’s World 2 called “Mary’s House”. Yes, they had more than one song!