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Sheer Celebrities

By Cynthia Nellis, About.com Guide

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Cher's (Repeat) Exhibitionism

Cher

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The Celebrity: And then there was Cher. Wearing her gaudy Bob Mackie outfits, she always stole the spotlight with her see-through and skimpy looks. Oscar.com said "She is always a great headline the day after the Oscars."

Her longtime collaboration with designer Bob Mackie proved a success for the actress. CNN.com quotes the designer as saying of Cher: "She could wear anything. She was like a big Barbie doll."

"Showing up at an award show in a see-through dress is a sure-fire way to provoke a lot of discussion, which the celeb in question might misinterpret as approval or even envy on the part of other people," said About.com Guide to Psychology Kendra Van Wagner. "Other celebrities may even act this way because it gives them a sense of power over their audience."

The Designer: Bob Mackie said "The woman who wears my clothes is not afraid to be noticed." - Fragrance.org

Fashion Verdict: She never looked embarassed or shy or apologetic for her way-out looks. How can you fault that?

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