It’s known as the most iconic, unforgettable and racy outfit Cher has ever worn. 

And the 72-year-old singer says the infamous bodysuit she donned in the 1989 music video for her hit song, If I Could Turn Back Time, is popular at fancy dress parties, particularly as a costume for men.

 ‘I have no idea why men love wearing it …maybe because it takes the p**s out of you!’ the superstar told The Daily Telegraph. 

Iconic! It's the most unforgettable and racy outfit Cher has ever worn. And the 72-year-old singer says the infamous bodysuit she donned in the 1989 music video for her hit song, If I Could Turn Back Time, is popular at fancy dress parties, particularly for men

Iconic! It’s the most unforgettable and racy outfit Cher has ever worn. And the 72-year-old singer says the infamous bodysuit she donned in the 1989 music video for her hit song, If I Could Turn Back Time, is popular at fancy dress parties, particularly for men

In the video, Cher is seen straddling a cannon and showing off her incredible figure, and the Academy Award winner knows perfectly well how cheeky the look really is.

The singer and actress told the paper: ‘It takes a sense of humour to wear it. You are not going to be serious in that outfit.’

The costume consisted of a see-through mesh bodysuit that left little to the imagination, knee high boots and a leather jacket. 

Still got it! Proving she is forever fearless, Cher wore a new version of the same costume at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards (pictured) 

Still got it! Proving she is forever fearless, Cher wore a new version of the same costume at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards (pictured) 

Still got it! Proving she is forever fearless, Cher wore a new version of the same costume at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards (pictured) 

Proving she is forever fearless, Cher wore a new version of the same costume at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards.  

Cher’s revelation comes after she recently surprised unsuspecting fans when she stopped by an ice-cream shop in New Zealand last week. 

The I Got You Babe songstress took a break from her international tour to stop and get gelato at Auckland’s Giapo.

The singer and actress said: 'It takes a sense of humour to wear it. You are not going to be serious in that outfit'

The singer and actress said: 'It takes a sense of humour to wear it. You are not going to be serious in that outfit'

The singer and actress said: ‘It takes a sense of humour to wear it. You are not going to be serious in that outfit’

On the road: The pop icon is embarking on her her 11-show tour of Australia with her first show having opened in Newcastle, New South Wales, on September 26

On the road: The pop icon is embarking on her her 11-show tour of Australia with her first show having opened in Newcastle, New South Wales, on September 26

On the road: The pop icon is embarking on her her 11-show tour of Australia with her first show having opened in Newcastle, New South Wales, on September 26

She was pictured holding a ‘chocolate evolution’ cone, which has three types of chocolate, and posed for fan photos.

The pop icon is embarking on her 11-show tour of Australia with her first concert having opened in Newcastle, New South Wales, on September 26. 

She also recently made a return to acting, starring in Mammia Mia: Here We Go Again earlier this year.

Room for dessert? Cher surprised unsuspecting fans when she stopped by an ice-cream shop in New Zealand last week 

Room for dessert? Cher surprised unsuspecting fans when she stopped by an ice-cream shop in New Zealand last week 

Room for dessert? Cher surprised unsuspecting fans when she stopped by an ice-cream shop in New Zealand last week 

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