Sonny and Cher Halloween Costume Ideas
70scostume.org just published an article sharing Sonny and Cher Halloween costume ideas, and it gave me some ideas related to the same subject that I’d like to share here.
My first thought is that you needn’t restrict yourself to the Sonny and Cher of the 1970s when planning your Halloween costume. Sonny Bono was also a well known politician, so dressing as Sonny the politician could be a really easy and clever way to be a little bit different. Just wear a blue suit and a red tie. The only costume aspect is making sure you have the mustache and the hair.
Another option, for those morbid enough to do it, would be to wear the mustache and the hair and a ski outfit. Since he died in a skiing accident, this would be appropriate, but also in poor taste. Be sure that the people you’re hanging out with on Halloween share you off kilter sense of humor before trying to pull this off.
As far as Cher costume ideas go, that’s a little tougher. For one thing, to look like Cher, you really need to be tall and thin. As Cher has gotten older, she’s gotten thinner. She’s obviously had quite a bit of cosmetic surgery too, so pulling off her actual look is going to be pretty tough unless you have a very specific facial structure and body type.
I think the best option for dressing as Cher for Halloween is to definitely go with the 1970’s Cher look. A long straight wig and a 70s colored dress, and that minimalist makeup that she wore, will make it clear to anyone who you’re trying to portray, even if you don’t share her body and face type.

