By Jason Chester
Published: 16:09 EST, 30 May 2014 | Updated: 19:56 EST, 30 May 2014
Her latest outing was somewhat reserved given her raunchy antics onstage at G-A-Y last Sunday, but Eurovision Song Contestant victor Conchita Wurst still managed to turn heads courtesy of her sweeping white evening gown.
The bearded Austrian singer – real name Thomas Neuwirth – was in attendance at former US President Bill Clinton's reception ahead of the 2014 Life Ball in capital city Vienna on Friday night.
But while the 25-year-old stood out as she sashayed into the opulent Palais Liechtenstein, there was a fashion rival in the form of British socialite Lady Victoria Hervey.
Ladies in white: Eurovision Song Contest winner Conchita Wurst and socialite Lady Victoria Hervey arrives at the city's Palais Liechtenstein for the pre-event reception hosted by the former US President
Hervey, 37, a self-styled former 'It Girl,' caught the eye in a demure white gown of her own, but while it lacked the plunging neckline afforded Conchita's striking gown, its off the shoulder detail showed off a portion of her nicely toned upper body.
Matching the outfit with a pair of embellished pink and white heels, the socialite cut an elegant figure as she made her way across the ornate ballroom.
Stars arrived in Vienna on Friday ahead of the HIV research fundraiser, which kicks off with a red carpet and opening ceremony in Austria's City Hall Square prior to the Life Ball and party in City Hall.
The bearded lady: Conchita - real name Tom Neuwith - opted for a plunging evening dress with striking patterned flourishes
On form: Hervey's off-the-shoulder gown gave her the opportunity to show off a portion of her nicely toned upper body in Vienna on Friday evening
Halls and yards around the historic building are opened exclusively for guests, who are treated to an iridescent show comprising live concerts, DJ sets, exciting performances and culinary surprises until the early morning.
Amongst those to touch down were Ke$ha, Billy Zane, Natalia Kills, Taryn Manning and former Desperate Housewives star Marcia Cross.
This year celebrates the 22nd annual Life Ball with a ' Garden of Earthly Delights' theme that sees the area being set up in a variety of imaginative garden settings and floral displays.
The theme is reflected in the 2014 slogan for the Life Ball - 'Love is a bloom growing anywhere'.
The Life Ball aims to raise funds to fight against HIV/AIDS and to show solidarity with those who continue to live with the illness.
Side by side: Conchita rubs shoulders with fellow guests at the event
Special moment: Later that evening, Conchita gave a talk at the Red Ribbon Celebration Concert at the Burgtheater in Vienna
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