1986 - When She's Bad, She's Better: Sigh. If only Cher made the Oscar scene every year. Honestly, we're
tired of those annoying stylists, who ensure that good taste rules the red
carpet. What fun is that? Year after year of classy couture has made us truly
appreciate, even admire, Cher's knowingly bad fashion choices. For the 1986
Oscars, the icon, who was reportedly smarting over getting snubbed for her
performance in "Mask," suited up in an outrageous, flesh- and hip-bone-exposing
gothic Bob Mackie original, complete with dominatrix accents and an explosive
feathered headdress. "As you can see, I did receive my Academy handbook on how
to dress like a serious actress," she said onstage. Two years later, she wore
another skin-flashing Mackie to accept her Best Actress prize for "Moonstruck." Cher, we're faced with the prospect of another
dull parade of Oscar fashion. We're begging you, come back soon -- and bring a
Be-Dazzler-clutching Bob Mackie with you! (Corbis) |