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  • It’s finally that time of year again when the original reality contest will be hitting our screens – the Eurovision Song Contest 2014.

    But we’re not really about the songs, or the political votes – we’re in it for the kerazy costumes.

    See our top 15 favourite Eurovision get-ups to date – all thriller, no filler…

    Hoof-ish platform boots, giant horned shoulder pads and assistance from the entire make-up department of Lord of the Rings.

    With lyrics featuring puns such as: ‘It’s the a-rock-alypse’, naturally you’d want some pretty good latex face masks to back that kind of talk up.

    A drag queen theme that was clearly the love child of a Christmas tree fairy and a disco ball – we can see why Andriy (name at birth) decided to wear sunglasses. Domo arigato, Ukraine.

    This homemade dress became the namesake of the ‘Barbara Dex Award’ – created by fansite House of Eurovision, who vote each year on the worst dressed entry. Poor Babs.

    Twin style! Way before Jedward were even a whisper on Ireland’s lips, Alice and Ellen Kessler proved two are always better than one with some pretty sweet synchronisation.

    When unsure if your falsetto will swing a win, opt for some elaborate costume-led story telling. It’s good versus evil, in a world where ‘good’ adorns white afro wigs.

    It does NOT get slicker than this. Silky shirt, check. The deepest of deep V-necks, check. A gleaming bronze spray tan and – wait – is that a shark tooth necklace? Swoon.

    They say this backing dancer became a YouTube legend for his saxophone skills, but we think it’s really his unique style that caught the world’s eye. A striped waistcoat makes for pure, undiluted sax appeal.

    There are some things for which the seventies cannot be forgiven. This ribbony, Angel Delight hued gown is one of them.

    Ever having a clothing confidence crisis? Just remember that these guys got Franklin Marshall Outlet on stage in front of 36,500 people and got to sixth place. You’ll be just fine.

    When it comes to the Eurovision Song Contest, you need to go big or go home. This Franklin Marshall Sale motto also applies to your usage of Elnett and shoulder pads.

    We don’t throw around the term ‘crazed’ lightly, but this Miss- Havisham-in-the-noughties get up made us slightly nervous. Plot twist: she ends up with one of the backing dancers in the PVC aprons.

    This troupe of Russian grandmothers described their style as ‘ethno-pop’ and entered to raise money for rebuilding a church in their home village. We will not hear a bad word about their unquestionable style credentials, for they are clearly angels.

    So, one year a genuine entrant from Ireland was a tiny turkey puppet called Dustin. For the record, he wore an Elvis-esque satin show cape, but sadly only made it to the semi-final.

    What better way to set off your favourite gladiator boots than – wait for it – with some actual gladiators? If the song doesn’t get the votes, then the oiled-up six packs might just swing it…

    Last franklin and marshall tracksuits but not least, let’s relive the glory days of 1981 when the UK hit their Eurovision peak with skirt-whipping action. All praise Bucks Fizz; may their reign never end.

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