Cher's Most Iconic Fashion Moments Over the Last Six Decades

We're turning back time to some of her best fashion moments

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From her early days on Sonny and Cher to her wildest, boundary-breaking Bob Mackie looks, Cher has always been a style icon in a league of her own. We're turning back time to some of her best fashion moments spanning over her six-decade-long career.

This article originally appeared on Harper's Bazaar US. 

1960

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Sonny and Cher posing outside in paisley and striped boho suits.

1966

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Wearing sparkling metallic pants and a matching sequin top for a performance in Italy with Sonny Bono.

1968

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Donning hoop earrings and her signature beauty look for a portrait session at her home in Los Angeles.

1968

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In matching fur vests with Sonny for a portrait session.

1970

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Wearing white hoop earrings, a blue tube top, and printed skirt in a promotional photo for The Sonny and Cher Show.

1972

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In a floral-embellished gown for a portrait session on The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour.

1972

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In a feathered headdress and a crystalized bodysuit on The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour.

1972

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In a cutout gown for a portrait session during the The Sonny and Cher Show years.

1973

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Showing off her abs in a two-piece outfit and fur coat while attending the Golden Globes with Sonny.

1973

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In a black bodysuit and suede chaps while arriving to the CBS Studios.

1973

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In a sparkling gold two-piece set and hoop earrings at the 45th Annual Academy Awards alongside Sonny Bono.

1973

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Out with Sonny in a matching two-piece set and gold jewelry.

1974

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Arriving to the 1974 Met Gala alongside Bob Mackie in the naked gown that inspired a red carpet trend decades later. The feathered and jewel-encrusted look was designed by Mackie.

1977

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Attending a dinner in a blue and gold sequined look.

1978

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In a sparkling see-through bodysuit by Bob Mackie for a portrait session.

1978

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Wearing another one of her famous Bob Mackie designs for a portrait session.

1978

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In a leotard and silver knee-high boots for a Bob Mackie portrait session.

1985

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Attending the 1985 Met Gala in another Bob Mackie look.

1986

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For one of her most memorable and iconic red carpet looks of all time, Cher wore a sparkling showgirl-inspired two-piece set and towering headpiece by Bob Mackie to the Oscars because the Academy didn't take her as a serious actress.

1987

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Dressed down in acid wash jeans and a white top for a portrait session at home.

1987

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Performing in her iconic cutout bodysuit and leather jacket.



1988

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In a "God Save N.Y.C" blazer and Sonny Bono political button while in New York.






1988

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In a sparkling Bob Mackie design at the Oscars winning Best Actress for her role in Moonstruck.

1988

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Dressed as Cleopatra for Bob Mackie's Halloween Party.

1991

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Filming a scene for The Player with Peter Gallagher in a red sequin gown and tassel earrings.

1997

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In a leather gown and jacket at the 1997 Met Gala honoring Gianni Versace.

1998

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In a sparkling nude gown and matching headpiece at the Oscars.

2006

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In a white camisole, maxi skirt, and cardigan at a party during Paris Couture Week.

2018

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At the premiere for Mamma Mia 2: Here We Go Again in a sheer lace bodysuit, wide-leg pants, and feathered necklaces.

2019

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Opening her 2019 'Here We Go Again' tour in a gladiator-inspired bodysuit and giant orange wig.


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