Rihanna first wowed us over a decade ago with hits like Pon de Replay and SOS. Since then, she’s gone on to sing countless top tracks while looking incredible all the way through.
We weren’t sure what clothing styles to expect after Rihanna confirmed her pregnancy. But of course she took traditional maternity fashion and twisted it with that daring, unique Rihanna fashion that we all know and love.
While her pregnancy means we haven’t seen any of Rihanna’s concert outfits this year, she’s still served us plenty of looks with her iconic clothes. Read on for all of the best Rihanna outfits of 2022.
1. Stunning in Silver at the Launch of Fenty Beauty at ULTA Beauty
We all celebrated when Fenty Beauty launched at Ulta. Rihanna wore a custom Coperni crop top (with beautiful bump in full view) with diamond inspired makeup and plenty of sass. The silver bracelets, diamond earrings, and cute belly chain just added to this incredible summer outfit. We’d pair Rihanna’s iconic outfit with a sparkling fragrance like Bright Crystal by Versace.
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2. Gray Days in Rick Owens at the World Premiere of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Rihanna’s 1930s-inspired wrap around dress was definitely an attention-grabbing one. This shimmering gray dress was the perfect choice to wear at the Los Angeles premiere of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”
She finished the look with signature stylish accessories, including gorgeous pointed mule sandals from Giuseppe Zanotti, a Reza Ruban ear cuff, and beige opera gloves. We’d round this ensemble off with Dior Addict by Christian Dior.
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3. Lace, Vinyl, Chainmail, and Fur at Gucci’s FW22 Runway Show
Where to even begin with this unique look? In our opinion, Rihanna is the only star who can combine lace, vinyl, chainmail, and fur in one clothing style and still look impeccable. Rihanna’s iconic outfit featured head to toe Gucci this time around.
The huge purple fur coat she wore on top? We’ll be styling outfits around that piece for years to come. We could only pair a Gucci fragrance with this outfit, so we’d choose the ever-tantalizing Gucci Guilty.
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4. That Sheer Black Rihanna Dress at the Dior Show During Paris Fashion Week
Thought maternity fashion was dowdy and unappealing? Think again. Rihanna spent 2022 reshaping our ideas about what maternity clothes styles look like. Then she went one step further with this iconic sheer black dress. Paired with a vibrant red lip and an overall air of “so what?”, this look is definitely up there with the best Rihanna outfits of 2022.
We fell a little more in love with Rihanna after her February Refinery29 interview, when she said: “When women get pregnant, society tends to make it feel like you hide your sexy. So I’m trying stuff that I might not have even had the confidence to try before I was pregnant. The strappiest, the thinnest, and the more cut-outs the better for me.”
Queen behavior deserves a royal fragrance like Euphoria Amber Gold by Calvin Klein.
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5. Aqua Stella McCartney Jumpsuit at the Caviar Kaspia Party
The superstar might usually lean towards monochrome looks but we’d definitely pin this colorful number as one of the best Rihanna outfits of 2022.
Channeling maternity vibes with an extra dash of fun once again, this turquoise catsuit by Stella McCartney ensured all eyes were on Rihanna as she arrived at this Caviar Kaspia party. We’d finish it off with a vibrant perfume like Pure Turquoise by Ralph Lauren.
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6. Backless Sequins at a Fenty Beauty Event in LA
Rihanna knows no limits when it comes to daring fits, and this heavenly sequinned outfit might just be one of her best yet.
Backless, shredded, and finished off with gorgeous sea green tones, this wonderful piece came courtesy of The Attico and was paired with Manolo Blahnik “Paloma” python sandals, diamond-drop earrings, and a Jacquie Aiche “Sophia” gold and diamond bar bra.
A sparkling look deserves a sparkling scent. We’d choose Diamond Rain by Remy Latour to go with this one.
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7. Starting the Year in Sultry Red Savage X FENTY
We couldn’t forget Rihanna’s Savage X FENTY shoot from the start of the year. This strong contender for the best Rihanna outfit of 2022 featured the unique combination of tiger-striped hair and gorgeous red lingerie.
An incredible photoshoot from the creative direction to the clothing styles to the overall effect, these outfits set the tone for a seriously fashionable year ahead. The best matching scent for this look? Most definitely a “come to bed” perfume, like Pleasures by Estee Lauder.
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Our Favorite Rihanna Looks: Final Thoughts
Now that we’ve talked you through all of the best Rihanna outfits of 2022, we can start looking forward to her 2023 fits. While we wait, you can head to Perfume.com to choose a new, Rihanna-inspired signature scent with fast, free shipping included.
Georgie Darling is a freelance lifestyle and travel writer from London, England. Her work has been published in ELLE, Yahoo, Red, Grazia, and Tripadvisor, amongst others. When she’s not writing, Georgie spends most of her time travelling to new countries and scuba diving. She’s been an avid fragrance lover since a young age and considers Alaïa by Alaïa Paris to be her signature scent.
