TODAY IS THE fifteenth anniversary of the formation of Westlife.

Can you believe it?  What a ride we’ve been on together.

Sadly, the lads called it a day last year, but not before teaching us a thing or two.

Here are seventeen lessons from fifteen years of Westlife.

Red is not always a flattering colour

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If possible, avoid being photographed while eating a hot dog.  It’s not a good look.

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If you’re not sure how to use a piece of sporting equipment, just pretend it’s a guitar.

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Beware of flashers.  They’re everywhere.

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Reindeer headbands are never a good look.

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If Mohammed Al Fayed gives you a cake for your 21st, shove your face right in that sucker.

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Sit up straight when you’re drinking your tea.

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Sometimes love just ain’t enough.

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Beware of the Brown Thomas fashion show.

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If you're going to do fancy dress, you might as well look like an eejit.

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Long jackets that look like they're made out of carpet should be avoided.

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Try to avoid positions where you could be doing a poo during photoshoots.

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Don't do this.  Please, for the love of God, don't do this.

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Powder blue is not a colour that works on a leather jacket.

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Car racing jackets should only be worn by car racers.

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Two giant Phil Mitchell heads are a solid addition to any gig.

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And finally...perhaps the most important lesson...STAND UP FOR THE KEY CHANGE!

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Cheers guys!  Thanks for the memories.

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