Cher reveals why male fans are so fond of donning THAT iconic bodysuit at fancy dress parties

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

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) 

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’

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 

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