BBC HomeExplore the BBC
This page has been archived and is no longer updated. Find out more about page archiving.

29 October 2014
top of the Pops 2top of the Pops 2
Fancy Dress

BBC Homepage
Entertainment
»TOTP2
PLAY
Video Quiz
Decades Quiz
PHOTOS
Wallpaper
Flick Books
Postcards
Fancy Dress
MUSIC
Show Clips
Classic Shows
ARTISTS
Interviews
Top 5s
School Reports
Where Are They?
TV SHOW
Lineup
Performances
Show History
Presenters
Titles & Themes
Logos
Annuals
Pan's People
Ruby Flipper
Legs & Co
LINKS
Contact Us
BBC Music
BBC News
Radio 2
6 Music


TOTP Online

Contact Us

Abba

Abba were Sweden's most successful export of the 70s. Bigger than Volvo cars and IKEA. Their wardrobes however rarely reflected their millionaire status. From satin capes and cheerleading skirts for Agnetha and Frida to the satin, off-white, skewed, superhero jumpsuits that Benny and Bjorn favoured. The costumes were designed by Swedish designer Owe Sandstrom. Ironic really because the effect was like being caught in a sandstorm (check Frida's unruly perm for proof).

OK, we won't lie. It's not going to be easy to pick up the boys' satin superhero jumpsuits with front loading zips that enable you to display a manly thatch of chest hair. They're too embarrassing even for a car boot sale. So opt instead for Bjorn's flared, silver lined jacket, pictured here, singlet vest and jaunty, Roger Moore style white cravat and white flares. Bjorn had obviously been watching one too many episodes of The Persuaders.

Meanwhile you could probably emulate Frida's look here with a cheap, customised white dressing gown while Agnetha's bell bottoms and tie-dyed T-shirt should be relatively easy to come by. But please. Don't use your love of the progressive thinking Swedish superstars as an excuse for some kind of suburban swingers party and don't go around asking if the sauna is "nice and steamy" yet.

You'll have no trouble in the crowd as the Cadillac-like fins on your jacket should ensure no one can get near you.
I hope you’re not going out to find some of that ‘free love’ I’ve been hearing so much about dear...


U Got The Look
Abba
Abba
Pusscycat dresses for the girls. Platforms for the boys.
Adam Ant
Adam Ant
Stand & deliver! Be a real prince charming with this look.
David Bowie
David Bowie
Fancy going all Ziggy Stardust? Spandex and makeup to the ready.
Human League
Human League
Lopsided haircuts for the boys and shocking eye makeup for the girls.
Jacko
Michael Jackson
Shamone! How to achieve this look without cutting of your nose.
Madonna
Madonna
If there's a look, Madonna's had it. We recommend the Blond Ambition style.
Hammer
MC Hammer
This man certainly had a distinctive look. Whether you want to copy it is up to you!
Shirley
Pepsi & Shirley
Puffball skirts, pettycoats and knee-high socks.
Shakey
Shakin Stevens
Comb up that quiff, put on the crepe-souled shoes and don a pink jacket.
Dave
Slade
Whether you wanna be Dave Hill or Noddy Holder, you'll look crazee like this.
Tony
Spandau Ballet
To cut a long story short, this smoothie style has got to be gold.
Mel C & Geri
Spice Girls
Sporty, Ginger, Baby, Scary and Posh. We got the tips for the ladies.
Wham!
Wham!
Even if you don't want to adopt the Wham! look, the pictures are worth a laugh.


About the BBC | Help | Terms of Use | Privacy & Cookies Policy