18 Stylish Outfits to Copy If You Want to Dress Like Rihanna

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My love for Rihanna’s outfits (and her music) has never wavered over the years, and, like many, I often find myself looking to the singer for outfit inspiration. Rihanna has the ability to wear a sexy slip dress one second and a sporty tracksuit the next, all without batting an eye.

Rihanna‘s also never afraid to try tricky trends like wearing a dress over a pair of pants, and that’s something we can all admire. It’s one of the main reasons I turn to the singer to get some styling tips. If you’re wondering how to dress like Rihanna, allow me to break it down for you. First off, it seems like no outfit of hers is complete without a hefty dose of confidence – it’s an essential. While the singer’s red carpet looks are often bold and eye-catching, her casual street style is a lot more relatable. Ahead, I’m breaking down 18 outfits that made me want to dress like Rihanna.

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A White Strapless Dress Goes Perfectly With a Top-Handle Bag

Rihanna strutted down the street in a sexy Alex Perry dress while flicking her hair for the cameras in New York.

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You Can't Go Wrong in a Leather Look

Rihanna proved that you can give an all-black outfit a sleek touch with leather pieces. She styled a black leather coat with matching pants and heels while in London.

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Mixing Prints Is Always a Good Idea

Whoever said you can’t mix prints was sorely mistaken. Rihanna styled a Saint Laurent leopard-print dress with snakeskin boots like a pro in New York.

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A Windbreaker Can Easily Be Dressed Up With a Miniskirt and Heels

While in London, Rihanna proved that a sporty white jacket can easily be dressed up with a matching miniskirt and heels.

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A Black Leather Coat Can Go a Long Way

If you’re a fan of your leather jacket, try your hand at a longer version for a night out. Rihanna wore one over a black dress at a British Fashion Awards afterparty in 2019.

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Skip the LBD and Opt For the Slinky Black Dress

Replace your little black dress with a slinky iteration like Rihanna did during the premiere of Queen & Slim in 2019. The singer styled a silk John Galliano robe with shoes from her Fenty line.

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Tone Down a Slip Dress With a Blazer

This outfit was anything but boring. In 2019, Rihanna paired a silk skirt with an oversize blazer and went without a shirt, bringing this all-beige look to the next level.

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Make a Statement With a Fuzzy Pink Coat

Is Rihanna a genius? I think so after she styled a half-unbuttoned denim skirt over her Savage x Fenty lingerie tank with a pink Marc Jacobs coat, a mini Fendi Peekaboo bag, and a “Savagex” necklace.

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Don't Be Afraid to Wear a Dress Over Pants

Styling a dress over pants? Why not. While in Seoul, Rihanna wore a pink button-down Jacquemus dress over a pair of orange pants.

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Style an Oversize Pantsuit With No Blouse

Who needs fitted pantsuits? Rihanna stuck to her love of oversize outfits with this beige blazer and trouser set in 2017.

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Dress Up a Sporty Outfit With White Boots

In 2017, Rihanna was spotted outside JFK Airport in an Alpha Industries jacket, baggy pants, white boots, white sunglasses, and a Dior crossbody bag.

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Wear a Silk Robe Out to a Party

Naturally, my eyes gravitated toward the sleeves of Rihanna‘s silk robe by Prada in 2016. She completed the look with a pair of teal feather shoes and bedazzled Gucci sunglasses for the Met Gala afterparty.