You could write an entire dissertation on Eurovision dress throughout the years.
Everyone’s beloved international music competition has had a wide range of iconic appearances throughout the years.
Since its founding in 1956, that stage has seen it all, from the good to the ugly to the just plain strange – that’s part of what we love about it.
Between the 1970s and the present Y2K resurrection craze, everything old truly does become new again sooner or later.
There’s something for everyone in the annals of Eurovison history, whether you’re a flower kid, a glam gown-wearer, or just really appreciate a nice chunk of red pleather.
If you’re planning an outfit to wear this weekend, here’s some inspiration for your vision board, from Abba to Maneskin.
We have avoided the Velcro skirts…
Fancy a look inspired by ABBA?
Mulvari Contrast Floral Embroidered Collar Puff Sleeve Top, Shein, £12.49
ABBA changed the game forever when they won the 1974 Eurovision final with Waterloo. Channel your inner Anni-Frid Lyngstad with this toned-down version of what she wore that fateful night.
MARC OPOLO, Blue Satin Bomber Jacket, £174
Alternatively, make like Agnetha Fältskog with this blue satin bomber jacket. Style with trousers in the same shade and you’re onto a winner.
Or maybe Olivia Newton-John?
DREAM Iced Tea Maxi Dress, Sister Jane, £190
Another big moment from 1974, Dame Olivia Newton-John was a vision in blue when she hit the stage.
Gina G’s 1996 look was a lot of fun.
Beach large sequin chainmail low back mini dress, Miss Selfridge, £119
Gina G’s chainmail look in 1996 was fun, flirty, and very eye-catching. The camera loved it and so do we.
Or rock full-length glam like Conchita Wurst.
Missord Contrast Sequins Split Thigh Prom Dress, Shein, £47.49
We all remember where we were when we saw Thomas Neuwirth, aka Miss Conchita Wurst, take to the stage in 2014. Back when RuPaul’s Drag Race was still on the fringes of entertainment, Conchita’s iconic bearded drag changed everything.
If Hatari is more your style…
Carnal Underbust Waist Belt, Disturbia, £32
In a competition full of glitter and smiles, it can be a welcome shock to the system whenever someone edgier grabs the mic. Iceland’s Hatari, with a look and sound that wouldn’t be out of place in any fetish bar in Europe, did just that.
And finally, who knew Maneskin was so wearable?
Fire Think Quick Vegan Leather Pants, Dolls Kill, £44
Maneskin won Eurovison right when we needed some horny, gorgeous bi-panic inducing rock stars the most – after lockdown. Their matching red leather looks gave us classic rock the house down.
