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17 Shocking Rihanna Outfits That Surprised Even Her Most Dedicated Fans
Certain celebrities dress themselves for each red carpet appearance simply to shock their audiences, and none is more eccentric than the venerable Rihanna. Whereas most performers would balk at fur-trimmed robes and pajama ensembles, Rihanna embraces the idiosyncrasy. No ensemble is off limits when it comes to Rihanna's outfits, from looks that literally light up the room to gowns that leave absolutely nothing to the imagination. Scroll through for 17 Rihanna looks that shocked even her most dedicated fashion followers.
The Regal Robe
Rihanna drew comparisons to an egg yolk and a thin-crust pizza when she sauntered down the 2015 Met Ball red carpet in a Guo Pei gown, but the number’s rich, fur trim and baroque designs were truly the elements that caused fans to gasp in surprise and delight.
The 'Emperor's New Clothes' Dress
Adam Selman’s completely transparent Swarovski crystal-encrusted gown quite literally shone like a diamond (albeit an incredibly risque one) at the 2014 CFDA Awards.
The Green Goblin Getup
Rihanna certainly appeared to have money on her mind when she stepped out in a cash-hued fur coat and corresponding over-the-knee boots.
The Angelic Pajama Set
Rihanna devotees never anticipated the chanteuse would simply roll out of bed in her silken pajamas and head straight down the red carpet, but that she apparently did at the 2014 MTV Movie Awards, lending an entirely new meaning to the term “boudoir dressing”.
The Gothic Punk Look
Green lips, spiked locks, heavy chains, and transparent lace rendered Rihanna fans speechless.
The Multi-Layered Gown
The last thing one would expect out of a basic black ball gown is a riot of colorful tulle spilling out from underneath the skirt. Then again, when has Rihanna ever done exactly what fashion critics expected of her?
The Tulle Tent Gown
Giambattista Valli’s statement, bubblegum-hued silk ball gown with an empire waist and voluminous tent skirt sent fashion critics and fans alike into temporary cardiac arrest.
The Vamp Red Fur-Topped Getup
A pearl-embellished choker, black leather gloves, garters, and a nearly neon crimson fur cloak lent Rihanna a very vampy mien indeed.
The Long Johns-Inspired Shirt Dress
A cross between a pair of long johns and a duster sweater, Rihanna’s cream-colored Chanel shirtdress shocked and awed the show’s front row.
The Fur-Topped Lace Bodysuit
Translucent black lace, glossy noir lipstick, and a fur wrap instantly riveted the eyes of passerby on Rihanna.
The Madonna 2.0
What would Madonna do? Rihanna took her sartorial cues from the chanteuse in a conical bra and high-waisted underwear.
The Avant-Garde Mini
Sprays of stiff, multicolored tulle spouted from Rihanna’s showstopping mini dress to the shock of fans everywhere.
The Prim-Meets-Promiscuous Ensemble
Prim on the top and party on the bottom, Rihanna’s Ladies Who Lunch topper united with barely-there underwear for one idiosyncratic mashup of a look.
The Shimmering Nude 'Flashdance' Look
Fishnets and a rose-hued, crystal-studded bodysuit sent the artist’s followers into fits of bewilderment.
The Light-Up Getup
What could be more astonishing than a gown that displays every inch of one’s body? A gown that lights up as if by sorcery, of course.
The Neon Beaded Bikini Set
Why hit the beach — or the festival circuit — in a simple black and white bikini when you could select one that has been bedazzled in neon beads?
The Nude Pajama Set
Though perhaps not as shocking as her fur-trimmed robe or ballet-inspired gown, Rihanna’s nude, printed pajama ensemble certainly caused a few double-takes from fans who simply assumed the singer would show up in something curve-hugging or translucent.
