Cher’s 15 Most Iconic Outfits That Made Her a Fashion Legend Emily Kelleher, Giana LevyTue, August 18, 2026 at 9:32 PM UTC 0 Cher at the 2026 Met Gala.Credit: Angela Weiss / Getty ImagesThe Gist Cher’s iconic outfits, spanning decades, have solidified her status as a celebrated style icon. Signature looks include the 1974 “naked dress” at the Met Gala and crop tops before they were trendy. In 2024, Cher stunned at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and celebrated her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction.
Cher’s 15 Most Iconic Outfits That Made Her a Fashion Legend
Emily Kelleher, Giana LevyTue, August 18, 2026 at 9:32 PM UTC
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Cher’s iconic outfits, spanning decades, have solidified her status as a celebrated style icon.
Signature looks include the 1974 “naked dress” at the Met Gala and crop tops before they were trendy.
In 2024, Cher stunned at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and celebrated her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction.
There’s no denying that Cher has remained a style icon in a league of her own across decades. Rising to fame in the 1960s, fans got their first taste of Cher’s extravagant costumes on The Sonny and Cher Show. While it’s clear that she’s always been a performer, her outfits have been just as captivating and compelling as her vocals.
Beyond the stage, Cher has built a reputation for pushing fashion boundaries, especially on red carpets. From her show-stopping dazzling outfits to her risky sheer, skin-baring styles, Cher is a walking masterclass in how to make a fashion statement guaranteed to get people’s attention. And while the musical diva has paved the way for music stars to be seen as fashion icons, she credits her most memorable outfits to her longtime designer, Bob Mackie.
“When I look at his sketches and costumes throughout the course of my career, I am reminded again and again that there is simply no end to the talent and influence Bob Mackie has had on me,” Cher told Harper’s Bazaar.
Whether she’s sporting a crystal-encrusted bodysuit or dramatic feathered headdress, fans can count on Cher to bring an element of surprise to every outfit.
Take a look back at Cher’s 15 best fashion moments throughout her career.
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The 1973 Academy Awards
Sonny Bono and Cher on the red carpet at the 1973 Academy Awards.Credit: Ron Galella/Getty Images
Decades before crop tops entered the lexicon, Cher wore a version of one to the 1973 Oscars. The sheer gold two-piece set paired perfectly with her glowing bronze makeup and long, center-parted hair.
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The 1974 Academy Awards
Cher on the red carpet at the 1974 Academy Awards.Credit: Ron Galella/Getty Images
At the 1974 Oscars, Cher wore a flowing floral number that featured a low-rise wrap skirt and a bandeau halter top.
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A 1973 Performance
Sonny Bono and Cher attend an event in January 1973.Credit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Cher perfected her Western accessories game back in 1973 with this low-rise belt and turquoise necklace and rings. Her middle part, dramatic eyelashes, and blue eyeshadow are a masterclass in ‘70s glam.
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The 1974 Grammy Awards
Cher attends the Grammy awards wearing a large butterfly pin in her hair on March 2, 1974.Credit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Building on the theme of her Oscars look, Cher wore a midriff-baring white set to the 1974 Grammys that featured sequined pastel butterfly embellishments.
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The 1974 Met Gala
Cher and Paulette Betts attend The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala Exhibition.Credit: Ron Galella/Getty Images
The Goddess of Pop dressed the part at the 1974 early Met Gala in a shimmering, sheer jumpsuit with feathered sleeves and hems. It was fitting for that year’s theme: Romantic and Glamorous Hollywood Design.
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Embrace sheer fabrics and plunging necklines for a bold, memorable look. Cher’s iconic fashion choices, like her daring ensemble at the 1974 Met Gala, demonstrate the enduring appeal of these elements in creating show-stopping outfits.
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A 1975 TV Appearance
Cher performing on her solo music and variety show in February 1975.Credit: CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images
Come the following year, Cher continued to favor shimmering pastel pieces, as evidenced by this iridescent one-shoulder gown she wore on her namesake show.
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The 1984 Academy Awards
Val Kilmer and Cher arm in arm at the 1984 Academy Awards.Credit: Ron Galella/Getty Images
By the mid-‘80s Cher’s style had evolved some, but was still signature her. For the 1984 Oscars, she donned a plunging nude dress covered in clear beads that appeared to have been painted on her skin.
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The 1988 Academy Awards
Cher holds her Best Actress Oscar for “Moonstruck” at the Academy Awards in April 1988.Credit: John T. Barr/Getty Images
In ‘88, the Moonstruck star picked up a best actress Oscar and proved her affinity for sheer, shimmering gowns hadn’t faded.
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The 1998 Academy Awards
Cher posing on the red carpet at the 70th Annual Academy Awards on March 23, 1998.Credit: Ron Davis/Getty Images
At the 1998 Oscars, Cher leaned on a now-familiar formula of a sheer beaded gown but took things up a notch by adding a coordinating headpiece.
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The 2017 Billboard Music Awards
Cher performs with dancers during the 2017 Billboard Music Awards.Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images
At the 2017 Billboard Music Awards, Cher performed her hits “Believe” and “If I Could Turn Back Time” in a body-baring bodysuit that left little to the imagination. The head-to-toe silver piece was pulled straight from her archives. She first wore it on her Dressed to Kill U.S. tour in 2014, according to the Huffington Post.
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The 2021 Academy Museum Of Motion Pictures Opening Gala
her attends The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala at The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in 2021.Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images
Cher made herself a standout guest at the inaugural gala, wearing a fashion-forward ensemble featuring cheetah-spotted pants, a black-and-white blazer, and a hat that combined the patterns and colors for a coordinated finish.
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The 2024 Cannes amfAR Gala
Cher at the amfAR Cannes Gala in Cap d’Antibes, France in May 2024.Credit: Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images
Channeling old Hollywood glamour, Cher stepped out for the 2024 amfAR Cannes Gala in a black gown and matching wrap. She accessorized with a pair of fingerless gloves and her signature long locks.
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The 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
Cher at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in NYC in October 2024.Credit: Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images
For the triumphant return of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, Cher arrived in a rather controversial pair of pants, made even bolder with a blonde wig and sparkly mesh top. It was the first time the brand had hosted its iconic runway show since 2018.
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The 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Runway
Cher performing at the Victoria Secret’s Fashion Show in NYC in October 2024.Credit: Taylor Hill/WireImage
For her second look of the night, Cher ditched the blonde wig and joined the Victoria’s Secret models on the runway for a medley of her songs “Strong Enough” and “Believe.” The singer wore a black sparkly set to headline the show, whose lineup also included Tyla and BLACKPINK’s Lisa.
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The 2026 Met Gala
Cher at the 2026 Met Gala.Credit: Angela Weiss/Getty Images
Referencing a piece of her past, the superstar arrived at the Met Gala in an all black getup nodding to the iconic sheer Bob Mackie dress she wore to the Met Gala in 1974. The original look featured a white feathered skirt and coordinating sleeves.
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