The early 80's saw the rise of a new, but short lived phenomenon - the appearance of cross-dressing pop stars. While the men were trying the look like women, the reverse also applied - although it wasn't as wide spread.
Boy GeorgeProbably the first 80's performer to popularise cross-dressing.
MarilynMarilyn soon followed.
Dead or AliveWhen most of the androgynous performers had returned to the typical clothes of their gender, along came dead or alive.
Annie LennoxAnnie Lennox in the Sweet Dreams video
QueenQueen's 'I want to break free' had the entire band dressed up in shirts, frocks and a school uniform.
DivineHis clips showed that he had way too much fun dressing up in skirts and tarty dresses. His favourite trick was to pick a garment that accentuated his oversized beer gut.
The Belle StarsThe Belle Stars were an all female British rock band and did adopt the androgynous look
