Spice Girls Union Jack Dress Gets A Makeover By Geri Halliwell (PHOTOS)

In the mood for some '90s nostalgia? Let Geri Halliwell, a.k.a. Ginger Spice, be of service.

The former pop singer has debuted a new and improved version of her 1997 Union Jack dress for high street retailer, Next. Halliwell has collaborated with Next on a series of dresses, swimwear and shoes. But the new Union Jack-themed collection for Spring 2012 should make the biggest splash yet, writes the Telegraph.

On Thursday Geri, 39, presented the centerpiece of the collection, wearing the new red and blue frock alongside an image of the original from the 1997 BRIT Awards. While we are wistful for the days of those red Buffalo platform boots, streaky hair and pigtails, we have to admit that the 2012 version includes several improvements, including sequin embellishments, a higher neckline and several inches of hemline.

Plus how cute are Geri's navy patent leather pumps?

As the Telegraph notes, the original dress was auctioned off shortly after Geri's memorable performance for about $65,000. The new one, while offering considerably more bang for your buck (in terms of fabric, at least), will retail for a much-cheaper $315.

Brace yourself for major flashbacks and take a look below (and flip through the slideshow -- a gift awaits you at the end). What do you think of the revamped Union Jack look?

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[Carbon Forteetoo]

11:22 PM on 02/04/2012

If Pippa Middleton is ever photographed wearing a union jack mini dress, this website will orgasm for a week.

[KateB21]

05:30 AM on 02/06/2012

Lol! It's like the American Daily Mail in that aspect.

[David Daisy May Boldock]

08:08 AM on 02/06/2012

Pippa Middleton is on a par with this tart!

[Piaget2011]

09:22 PM on 02/03/2012

Um the old version doesn't qualify as a dress...it's in shirt territory.

[Hermione1973]

01:55 AM on 02/04/2012

It also looks like a bathing suit, circa the 1950s. In fact, I think my mom had one in that style, though not the Union Jack print.

[900]

04:18 PM on 02/04/2012

Your right! It looks like she is wearing a tankini....Wheres the pool?

[goldengirl43]

07:48 PM on 02/03/2012

Think the young Duchess of Cambridge should wear this at the opening of the Olympics this summer! (Just kidding.)

[vivemente]

02:11 PM on 02/03/2012

I actually love the new version! I don't think any of us normal people would be able to pull it off (where could we wear it? the cheesecake factory? haha!), but it looks great on Geri!

[irrenmann]

10:25 AM on 02/03/2012

Still into it!

[neraclope]

09:03 AM on 02/03/2012

I prefer the original dress. She still looks great though!

[Elroy Jetson]

07:54 AM on 02/03/2012

I think I would love Gerri with this dress... on my bedroom floor in the morning.

[Elroy Jetson]

07:53 AM on 02/03/2012

Just a comment... Flag etiquette ( http://www.usflag.org/flagetiquette.html ) states (for the US Flag):

The flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, fireman, policeman and members of patriotic organizations.

Of course, this is not law and Wallyworld sells thousands of tees every Fourth of July plastered with flags, stars, stripes, etc. But, I'm just wondering how the Brits feel about this?

[pete cole]

05:57 PM on 02/03/2012

We're not too bothered about flags, the monarch is more a symbol of Britain than the flag.

[Elroy Jetson]

07:14 AM on 02/06/2012

Then may I just say, Ms Gerri certainly wears it well. LOL!

[butchcliff]

06:55 AM on 02/03/2012

Always been the best of the group. Still is.

[PatrickforO]

03:37 AM on 02/03/2012

I'm feeling nostalgic - I find I prefer the 1997 version for its understated...uh...elegance.

[noaxe396]

11:04 PM on 02/02/2012

Who's lookin' at the freakin' dress?

[RhiannonRings]

11:29 AM on 02/03/2012

That's original....

[mass maritimer]

10:19 PM on 02/02/2012

wish I could still pull this off.......

My boyfriend prefers the school girl skirts though.....

wink wink nudge nudge

[ptrgamb]

04:45 PM on 02/02/2012

Unlike the others, she's actually improved. A lot.