Rihanna's Casual Style Deserves a Round of Applause — Take a Look

I've been obsessed with Rihanna's style since the first time I saw her in the debut music video for her song "Pon De Replay" back in 2005. Flash forward 14 years and it's safe to say my love for Riri's sartorial choices is still going strong.

We all know that the singer isn't afraid of slipping into sexy dresses for red carpets. (Remember her gold metal-yarn-draped dress by Poiret from the Ocean's 8 premiere or the hot pink Fenty minidress that she wore to her Fenty pop-up party?) She also doesn't shy away from trying statement-making pieces like her past two Met Gala looks — I'm still shook over her Comme des Garçons flower gown.

While her red carpet looks can be described as eye-catching, it's her casual style that deserves a round of applause, IMO. Rih has made everything from an Adidas sweatsuit to a pair of Ugg boots look chic as hell, thanks to her styling abilities. She's always down to rock a pair of ripped jeans with a cropped hoodie in her downtime and has even styled a sweatsuit with a pair of Manolo Blahniks, because why not?

Keep reading to take a look at 58 times Rihanna's casual style was so damn iconic.

June 2019

June 2019

While leaving JFK in 2019, Rihanna wore a white Adidas sweatsuit and Off-White x Nike sneakers. She accessorized with sunglasses and a Dior tote.

April 2019

April 2019

In 2019, Rihanna was seen leaving a photo shoot rocking a lime green satin shirt with jeans and Off-White x Nike sneakers in NYC.

April 2019

April 2019

In 2019, Rihanna was seen at JFK airport wearing Balenciaga sunglasses, matching Balenciaga sweats, and a a custom Christian Dior handbag that had her name written on it.

February 2019

February 2019

In 2019, Rihanna arrived for a dinner in Santa Monica wearing an all-white Louis Vuitton outfit with fuzzy white Olgana Paris heels.

February 2019

For her birthday in February, Rihanna wore a birthday hoodie by Vetements.

January 2019

January 2019

Rihanna wore a black Trapstar hoodie, Ugg boots, and a Christian Dior bag while at JFK in 2019.

August 2018

While on vacation in Cuba in 2018, Rihanna wore a floaty pleated set with a straw hat.

May 2018

May 2018

Rihanna wore white head to toe when visiting an art studio in 2018. The style icon debuted her Savage x Fenty lingerie line as a lacy bodysuit peeked out from under an all-denim look.

May 2018

May 2018

At the airport, Rihanna wore an oversize denim jacket with sweats and fuzzy slides from her Puma collection in 2018.

May 2018

May 2018

Is Rihanna a genius? We 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 new "Savagex" necklace.

April 2018

In April 2018, Rihanna wore a pair of Fenty x Puma sneakers with a denim jacket and skinny jeans.

January 2018

January 2018

While at JFK in January 2018, Rihanna styled her red and white puffer coat with a pair of baggy sweatpants, a black baseball cap, a Dior logo bag, Warby Parker x Off-White sunglasses, and a pair of beige UGG boots.

November 2017

November 2017

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

October 2017

October 2017

Rihanna wore an all white sweatsuit with boots while catching a flight out of JFK in October 2017.

September 2017

September 2017

Rihanna attended the afterparty for the Fenty x Puma Spring 2018 collection in 2017 wearing the brightest pink tracksuit ensemble from her own collection.

September 2017

September 2017

The attention was on Rihanna's Gucci fanny pack in 2017 as she stepped out in a simple black tank dress and sneakers.

May 2016

May 2016

While in New York in 2016, Rihanna wore an off-the-shoulder striped top with ripped jeans and white boots.

January 2016

January 2016

While leaving LAX in 2016, Rihanna was seen wearing a full Puma look with a backwards baseball hat.

January 2016

January 2016

At LAX, Rihanna was seen wearing a long white tee, bomber jacket, sweatpants, and Puma sneakers.

September 2015

September 2015

In 2015, Rihanna styled a Trasher tee with a sweatshirt, sweatpants, and big sunglasses.

September 2015

September 2015

In 2015, Rihanna was seen styling a hat with a black tank top, sweatpants, and fuzzy slides.

July 2015

July 2015

While in New York in 2015, Rihanna styled a graphic tee with baggy jeans, Puma sneakers, and a baseball hat.

July 2015

July 2015

Whlie in New York in 2015, Rihanna styled an open button-down blouse with ripped jeans and pink fluffy heels.

June 2015

June 2015

While at LAX in 2015, Rihanna styled a graphic tee with camouflage-print pants and a leather jacket.

May 2015
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May 2015

While in New York in 2015, Rihanna styled a sports jersey with ripped jeans and chunky heels.

May 2015
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May 2015

While in London in 2015, Rihanna styled printed jeans with a bomber jacket and red flats.

December 2014
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December 2014

While in London in 2014, Rihanna opted for ripped jeans, a gray sweater, and a simple black trench coat.

September 2014
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September 2014

While at LAX in 2014, Rihanna styled a gray tank top and baggy jeans.

July 2014
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July 2014

While at LAX in 2014, Rihanna styled a striped top and black joggers.

November 2013
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November 2013

While at LAX in 2013, Rihanna wore a gray DKNY jumpsuit and black sunglasses.

September 2013
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September 2013

Rihanna was the definition of goth-glamour while touching down in Australia in September 2013.

June 2013
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June 2013

Leave it to Rihanna to breathe new life into distressed denim. In June 2013, the star styled her boyfriend bottoms with a hologram top and coordinating clutch, both by Stella McCartney.

June 2013
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June 2013

Why mess with a good thing? During a 2013 Parisian adventure, Rihanna topped her distressed boyfriend jeans with a white crop top and chain-link accessories — two necklaces, a bracelet, and anklet.

June 2013
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June 2013

Rihanna was game-day-ready — well, she looked the part at least — styling a cropped Joyrich jersey with animal-print Trukfit shorts and high-top Converse in June 2012.

May 2013
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May 2013

While the main elements of this 2013 NYC look are pretty basic, there is something about this ensemble as a whole that we really love.

August 2012
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August 2012

Rihanna was snapped heading out of an LA restaurant in 2012 wearing a sassy sex kittens tee by Corner Shop with black shorts, chain-strap sandals, and a Gucci satchel.

August 2012
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August 2012

We love the urban-cool vibe of Rihanna's emerald Kenzo ball cap, denim cutoffs, and leopard Chloë Sevigny for Opening Ceremony boots.

June 2012
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June 2012

Printed Christian Louboutin oxfords added extra flair to Rihanna's monochrome look in June 2012.

April 2012
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April 2012

Her studded shorts made another appearance, this time styled with a peace crop top and chain-link-print Chanel jacket, for the Coachella Music Festival in April 2012.

November 2012
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November 2012

After her 777 tour Stockholm performance, Rihanna strolled to the afterparty in an oversize denim jacket, a camouflage tank, and padlock Tom Ford pumps in 2012.

December 2012
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December 2012

While at LAX in 2012, Rihanna wore a black sweatshirt, dark jeans, and Timberlands.

November 2012
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November 2012

Topping her sporty-chic sweats with a charcoal-trim sweater, Rihanna chose this get-up-and-go combo for a New York night in 2012.

November 2012
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November 2012

The singer sported a regal quilted Proenza Schouler jacket and celeb-approved Timberlands in November 2012.

November 2012
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November 2012

Rihanna got a jump-start on the plaid fad donning a printed Joyrich varsity jacket in November 2012.

September 2012
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September 2012

While at Heathrow airport in 2012, Rihanna styled a cropped sweatshirt with gray joggers and black heels.

August 2012
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August 2012

While in Tokyo in 2012, Rihanna styled a Versace top, cuffed jeans, and black sneakers.

June 2012
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June 2012

While departing London's Corinthia Hotel, Rihanna married rival sporting brands with an Adidas jacket, a Joyrich jersey, and Nike Air Jordans.

March 2012
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March 2012

While in Japan in 2012, Rihanna wore a Rodarte sweatshirt, gray skirt, and sneakers.

February 2012
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February 2012

The singer commanded West Hollywood's attention donning a tummy-tied tee, camouflage pants, a matching hat, and Adidas sneakers. We see you Rihanna, and we salute you.

February 2012
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February 2012

Rihanna kick-started the varsity-jacket trend with this prep-school-gone-punk combo she wore in February 2012.

July 2011
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July 2011

The usually daring star toned things down pairing a men's striped button-down with stacked Prada oxfords in 2011.

July 2011
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July 2011

The singer funked up her angelic Cushnie Et Ochs t-shirt dress with a side-turned army-green baseball cap, black Vans, and oversize aviators while leaving her NYC hotel in July 2011.

August 2009
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August 2009

Nothing pairs better with a trendy black jumpsuit than leopard sandals and layers of gold necklaces.

July 2009
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July 2009

After logging some sun time at an NYC rooftop lounge, Rihanna headed into the Tom Ford flagship store styling a purple printed playsuit with jeweled sandals and a white fedora.

May 2009
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May 2009

The brunette stunner proved the power of a statement shoe rocking purple suede Nikes with her swirled black and white jacket in NYC.