01of 16’Bang Bang’Silver Screen Collection/GettyOr should we say, “Bangs Bangs?“In this photo of the icon, taken circa 1968, Cher manages to pull off bangs in a way that might just convince you to cut your own (although, please don’t).

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‘Bang Bang’

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Or should we say, “Bangs Bangs?”

In this photo of the icon, taken circa 1968, Cher manages to pull off bangs in a way that might just convince you to cut your own (although, please don’t).

02of 16’I’ve Got You, Babe’Ron Galella Collection via GettyCher lookedabs-olutely radiant in 1973 at the Academy Awards.

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‘I’ve Got You, Babe’

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Cher lookedabs-olutely radiant in 1973 at the Academy Awards.

03of 16’The Way of Love’Gunter Zint/K & K Ulf Kruger OHG/RedfernsWhen in doubt, add more feathers. It worked for Cher in 1960.

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‘The Way of Love’

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When in doubt, add more feathers. It worked for Cher in 1960.

04of 16’All or Nothing’Ron Galella Collection via GettyCher (with the help of designer Bob Mackie, naturally) practically invented the naked dress that we see so many celebs rock today.

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‘All or Nothing’

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Cher (with the help of designer Bob Mackie, naturally) practically invented the naked dress that we see so many celebs rock today.

05of 16’Wasn’t It Good’CBS Photo Archive/GettyIn 1972, Cher looked effortlessly elegant in a lilac sequined gown forThe Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour.

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‘Wasn’t It Good’

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In 1972, Cher looked effortlessly elegant in a lilac sequined gown forThe Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour.

06of 16’Dressed to Kill’CBS Photo Archive/GettyCher didn’t shy away from dramatic looks while filmingThe Sonny and Cher Comedy Hourin 1972.

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‘Dressed to Kill’

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Cher didn’t shy away from dramatic looks while filmingThe Sonny and Cher Comedy Hourin 1972.

07of 16’Hell on Wheels’Harry Langdon/GettyCher always “Dressed to Kill,” like when she wore this dress that made her look like the human version of the fire emoji in 1978.

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‘Hell on Wheels’

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Cher always “Dressed to Kill,” like when she wore this dress that made her look like the human version of the fire emoji in 1978.

08of 16’Am I Blue?‘Harry Langdon/GettyAll hail Cher in this electric blue jumpsuit circa 1978.

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‘Am I Blue?’

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All hail Cher in this electric blue jumpsuit circa 1978.

09of 16’Don’t Hide Your Love’Harry Langdon/Getty… for this look! Somehow, Cher managed to make a peasant blouse look impeccably sexy in 1977.

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‘Don’t Hide Your Love’

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… for this look! Somehow, Cher managed to make a peasant blouse look impeccably sexy in 1977.

10of 16’Skin Deep’Harry Langdon/GettyPlenty of stars go braless in sheer tops nowadays, but Cher did it first. Here she is in a Bob Mackie (who else?) design in 1978.

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‘Skin Deep’

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Plenty of stars go braless in sheer tops nowadays, but Cher did it first. Here she is in a Bob Mackie (who else?) design in 1978.

11of 16’Dark Lady’GettyCher infamously wore her controversial 1986 Oscar gownto spite the Academy, and accidentally landed herself on the list of most amazing Oscar dresses of all time!

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‘Dark Lady’

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Cher infamously wore her controversial 1986 Oscar gownto spite the Academy, and accidentally landed herself on the list of most amazing Oscar dresses of all time!

12of 16’All I Really Wanna Do’John Barr/Liaison… is look as good as Cher so that I can rock this dress that she wore to the Academy Awards in 1988. She won that year for her role inMoonstruck.

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‘All I Really Wanna Do’

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… is look as good as Cher so that I can rock this dress that she wore to the Academy Awards in 1988. She won that year for her role inMoonstruck.

13of 16’Strong Enough’Harry Langdon/GettyCher’s hairspray was certainly ‘Strong Enough’ when she rocked this outfit that can only be described as ‘Shakespearean Chic,’ and paired it with big ’80s hair in 1981.

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‘Strong Enough’

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Cher’s hairspray was certainly ‘Strong Enough’ when she rocked this outfit that can only be described as ‘Shakespearean Chic,’ and paired it with big ’80s hair in 1981.

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‘Train of Thought’

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15of 16’Woman’s World’Ron Galella Collection via GettyCher channeled Cleopatra when she attended Bob Mackie’s Halloween party in 1988.

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‘Woman’s World’

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Cher channeled Cleopatra when she attended Bob Mackie’s Halloween party in 1988.

16of 16’Turn Back Time’Martina Raddatz/RedfernsIn 1987, Cher performed in this barely there leotard and leather jacket and we have never been the same.

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‘Turn Back Time’

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In 1987, Cher performed in this barely there leotard and leather jacket and we have never been the same.

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