Jumpsuits and rhinestones reign supreme.
Invest in a really solid sequined jumpsuit.
The European Elvis Championships take place over three days in Birmingham, England. The winner will move on to the International Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis, TN. It's not held until August, so they'll have plenty of time to bone up on their hip gyrations and sneers. According to a Guardian article on the event, "Impersonating Elvis is a complicated business. It's not like being a Kate Middleton lookalike."
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A bedazzled cape is a pre-requisite.
Bonus points for this guy, who exhibits some pro DIY crafting skills.
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Perfect your lip sneer.
John Paul Mellings, age six, can snarl on command. Not sure if Elvis ever wore sparkly Converse sneakers, however.
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And your hand gestures.
There's an actual art to finger-pointing.
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