Rihanna's groundbreaking pregnancy style is second to none. While making history as the first Barbadian entertainer, billionaire, and expectant mom to rock the Super Bowl Halftime stage [1], she wore a red Loewe utility jumpsuit and vinyl bra plate [2] — making for one of her most iconic fashion moments to date [3]. Since her entrance into the music industry over two decades ago, the 35-year-old musician has become a living icon, having championed many barriers — from inclusivity with her Savage x Fenty line [4] to unmatched diversity with Fenty Beauty [5]. As the singer continues to leave the world in awe, her effortless fashion sense [6] only adds to her lasting imprint.
"I'm not gonna buy maternity pants, jeans, dresses, or [do] whatever society told me to do before."
Having worked with stylist Jahleel Weaver [7], she's produced many trendsetting street looks and jaw-dropping red carpet moments, including that vintage pink Chanel puffer coat [8] and low-rise jeans combo that broke the internet as she unveiled her first baby bump with partner A$AP Rocky [9]. Moving forward, the entrepreneur established an unconventional pregnancy wardrobe that changed the narrative of what to wear while expecting. "It's been me personally saying, I'm not going to buy maternity clothes. I'm not gonna buy maternity pants, jeans, dresses, or [do] whatever society told me to do before," she told Bustle [10]. "So, I challenged myself to push it further and really just have fun with [maternity style]. Because there's nothing more fun than a challenge for me."
At this point, Rihanna has more than succeeded at rewriting dress codes, trading in loose-fitting maxi dresses and leggings for bump-baring silhouettes like crop tops [11], leather dresses [12], and shredded sets [13], inspiring stars such as Shay Mitchell to do the same [14]. During her Fashion Month tour, the "Diamonds" singer wore a head-to-toe Gucci ensemble [15] that featured a lace crop top, purple faux-fur jacket, and metallic hair piece. At the Dior show, she donned a sheer lace slip [16], nailing the goth aesthetic. She also cemented herself as the champion of Y2K style, rocking a pink bra with low-rise jeans [17] and a crystal Miu-Miu set [18] for dinner dates with Rocky.
In line with the approach to her first pregnancy, the multihyphenate continues to "enjoy not having to worry about her tummy," as she put it to People [19], with baby number two. The beauty mogul turned heads at the 2023 Oscars in a custom Alaïa dress with butt-baring cutouts [20], and later changed into an embellished Maison Margiela by John Galliano outfit [21] while performing "Lift Me Up." [22]
Most recently, she rocked her new Sheer X collection for Savage X Fenty in campaign imagery released this July. The mom-to-be sported the red-pink version of her demi spacer bra and thong panty, showing off her bump in front of rolls of fabric. The look was accessorized with hot-pink pumps with an ankle strap, a chunky gold bracelet, diamond tennis necklace, and an anklet. The star's long, black hair was pin-straight and she flaunted thick, cascading bangs, a lined glossy lip, and soft black eye makeup. In another shot, Rihanna turned around to reveal the cheeky cut of her underwear.
Image Source: Courtesy of Savage X Fenty [23]
Ahead, take a moment to bask in Rihanna's all-time, unfailing pregnancy style — starting with another look at the Savage X Fenty shoot.
— Additional reporting by Victoria Messina
Rihanna Wearing Her Savage X Fenty Sheer X Collection
To promote her new Sheer X collection for Savage X Fenty that launched in July 2023, Rihanna [25] was pictured in the red-pink demi spacer bra and thong panty, styled with hot-pink ankle-strap pumps for campaign imagery taken in front of rolls of fabric.
Rihanna Wearing a JW Anderson Furry Tube Top
For a night out in Paris with friend Melissa Forde, Rihanna [26] stepped out in a look fresh off JW Anderson's Fall 2023 runway. The look featured a fuzzy, brown kangaroo-pouch pocket tube top, streamlined blue trousers with a frayed hem, and a brown faux-fur coat, accessorized with nude heels and gold jewelry.
Rihanna Wearing a Maison Margiela By John Galliano Crystal Outfit
For her unforgettable performance at the Oscars, the "Lift Me Up" singer wore a black and silver embellished Maison Margiela by John Galliano outfit [27], complete with a sheer, empire-waist blouse, floral trousers, and leather elbow-length gloves that amounted to 142 carats.
Rihanna Wearing a Leather Alaïa Gown
Rihanna [28] stunned at the 2023 Oscars in a custom Alaïa gown with butt-baring cutouts and a leather bralette [29]. She finished the gown with satin Giuseppe Zanotti heeled sandals, emerald-and-gold drop earrings by Moussaieff Jewellers, and assorted statement rings.
Rihanna Wearing a Loewe Striped Cropped Polo
While on a lunch date with boyfriend A$AP Rocky, the Fenty mogul channeled the '90s in a Loewe striped, cropped polo [30] with low-rise baggy jeans and Timberland boots. She accessorized with a box bag from Louis Vuitton's Fall 2022 menswear line, a middle-finger earring from Y/Project, and black sunglasses. Rocky also went casual with loose-fitting jeans, a trucker hat, and a red-and-blue plaid shirt layered underneath a Bottega Veneta vest.
Rihanna Wearing a Chanel Halter Dress on British Vogue
Rihanna [31], Rocky, and their then 10-month-old baby boy graced British Vogue's March 2023 cover [32]. Unknowingly pregnant at the time, the superstar wore a black Chanel halter-style gown with high slits and a bedazzled neckline, along with a diamond bangle. Rocky wore an all-leather vest and pants set with a chunky diamond necklace, and the baby stole hearts in a Chrome Hearts diaper cover.
Rihanna Wearing a Red Loewe Utility Jumpsuit
For her long-awaited Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show performance [33], Rihanna [34] rocked her 13-minute set in a red Loewe utility jumpsuit [35], layered over a vinyl breastplate and MM6 Maison Margiela x Salomon sneakers. She also wore an Alaïa coat as a tribute to André Leon Talley.
Rihanna Wearing a Sparkly Attico Set
While attending a Fenty Beauty event in February 2022, Rihanna [36] commanded attention in a shredded sequin Attico halter top and pants [37] paired with purple Chopard earrings, a floral Verdura bracelet, and Manolo Blahnik sandals.
Rihanna Wearing a Crop Top and a Patchwork Fur Coat
Rihanna [38] gave us Y2K flashbacks when she paired a brown tie-front babydoll top with a patchwork animal-print-and-fur coat [39], a tie-dye Dior saddle bag, a camo hat, a vintage Briony Raymond ring, and Tom Ford sandals worn strapped over her low-slung jeans.
Rihanna Wearing All-Leather in Santa Monica, CA
The "Work" singer put her bump on full display while heading to dinner in a leather jacket, a microskirt, and a crystal bra top. She accessorized with Coperni sunglasses, over-the-knee Amina Muaddi boots, Eéra and Repossi earrings, and silver necklaces by Nikos Koulis and Neil Lane.
Rihanna Wearing a Red Leather Alaïa Coat Dress
Two days before Valentine's Day, Rihanna [40] stepped out for date night with A$AP Rocky [41] in a custom Alaïa coat dress, matching red Amina Muaddi heels, and Chopard hoops.
Rihanna Wearing a Purple Gucci Fur Coat and a Latex Top
Rihanna [42] hit up Gucci's fall 2022 runway show at Milan Fashion Week wearing several items by the luxury fashion house [43]: a black latex crop top, dragon-motif pants, a purple faux-fur coat, and an intricate metallic headpiece. She completed the look with a Briony Raymond cross-pendant necklace and pumps by Amina Muaddi.
Rihanna Wearing a Purple Gucci Fur Coat and Crystal-Embellished Dress
Following Gucci's Milan Fashion Week presentation, she attended an afterparty in the same fuzzy purple coat but changed into a vintage dress with a keyhole cutout and crystal Gucci-logo embellishments. Lace-up sandals, Lang Antique necklaces, and a sparkly Gucci purse were the finishing touches.
Rihanna Wearing a Sheer Dior Dress and a Leather Jacket
The soon-to-be mom wore one of her boldest looks at Dior's Paris Fashion Week show, pairing a sheer lace dress [45] with a black leather coat, patent-leather Amina Muaddi boots, a Jacquie Aiche diamond bra, a diamond Neil Lane necklace, and cross and fleur-de-lis pendants by Chrome Hearts.
Rihanna Wearing a Bulls Jersey and a Saint Laurent Heart Coat
Rihanna [46] resurrected her iconic heart-shaped Saint Laurent coat [47] for a Nobu date night in February, layering it over a Chicago Bulls jersey, patch-covered Vetements pants, and zebra-print thong sandals by Amina Muaddi.
Rihanna Wearing a Mets Shirt and an R13 Bomber Jacket
While grabbing dinner in New York City with A$AP Rocky and her brother, Rihanna [48] went for sporty vibes with a vintage Mets T-shirt, a brown R13 bomber jacket, rhinestone-covered Martine Rose jeans, a Dior choker, lace-up Amina Muaddi heels, a vintage Briony Raymond ring, and a chunky belt.
Rihanna Wearing a Peach Leather Off-White Dress
Rihanna [49] stopped by Off-White's Paris Fashion Week show in a body-con leather dress by the label [50] paired with a shearling-lined Diesel coat, a vintage Dior saddle bag, strappy Manolo Blahnik sandals, and a pendant necklace.
Rihanna Wearing a Silver Coperni Halter Top and Skirt
To celebrate the launch of Fenty Beauty at Ulta stores, the multihyphenate stepped out in a crisscrossed Coperni halter top and an embellished low-rise column skirt [51]. She accessorized her bump with a diamond Messika body chain and added even more sparkle with Repossi hoops, a giant pearl ring, and several chunky bracelets.
Rihanna Wearing a Sheer Jetpack Hom(m)e Blouse and Balenciaga Bomber
Rihanna [53] showed her support for the Los Angeles Rams on Super Bowl Sunday with a navy-and-yellow Balenciaga bomber jacket, a tulle Jetpack Hom(m)e top, baggy Maison Margiela jeans, white Prada sunglasses, Attico slingback pumps, and necklaces by Briony Raymond and Fernando Jorge.
Rihanna Wearing a Graphic Hoodie and a Silver Skirt
Rihanna [54] tucked away her bump in a graphic hoodie sweatshirt, a shearling-lined Walter Van Beirendonck jacket, a silver Attico miniskirt, a multicolor Fendi bag, Amina Muaddi sandals, and fringed Alessandra Rich earrings.
Rihanna Wearing a Tulle Simone Rocha Dress
A Hollywood shopping date with A$AP Rocky called for this breezy tulle-overlay Simone Rocha dress, which Rihanna [55] paired with retro Air Jordan sneakers, a Gucci bag, and jewelry by Briony Raymond, Bulgari, Lang Antiques, and Patcharavipa.
Rihanna Wearing a Sheer Valentino Dress
Rihanna [56] attended JAY-Z's Oscars party in LA wearing a shimmering Valentino gown [57] with a sheer top and a flowing skirt. The mom-to-be paired the look with patent-leather heels, massive hoop earrings, rhinestone evening gloves, and long waves that stretched almost all the way down to her knees.
Rihanna Wearing an Alaïa Top and Boxers
Rihanna [58] put comfort first when she paired a vintage floor-length Alaïa top with striped boxer shorts, bedazzled Nike sneakers, and a crystal-embellished Balenciaga bag.
Rihanna Wearing a Pink Bottega Veneta Bra Top and Vetements Jeans
Rihanna [59] looked pretty in pink for a dinner outing in April. She wore a terry-cloth Bottega Veneta bralette [60], a tan R13 bomber jacket, a John Galliano vintage fox-fur stole, distressed Vetements jeans, and snakeskin Amina Muaddi pumps.
Rihanna Wearing a Crystal-Embellished Alexander Wang Button-Down
Another sweet blush-pink getup, this outfit combined a crystal-embellished Alexander Wang shirt worn unbuttoned with white drawstring shorts, a shiny Balenciaga bag, crystal-lined Miu Miu stockings, and fuzzy YSL mules.
Rihanna Wearing a Crystal-Embellished Miu Miu Set
One of her most striking maternity looks, this outfit layered a completely sheer Miu Miu skirt set [61] over silky blue separates and included a leather belt, a gray faux-fur shawl, and crystal-adorned sandals.
Rihanna Wearing a Sequin Bikini and Skirt
Rihanna [62] brought some serious glamour to the beaches of Barbados in this sequin Oséree bikini set [63] and side-tie wrap skirt.
Rihanna Wearing a Navy-Blue Alaïa Skirt Set
Rihanna [64] put her growing bump front and center again when she stepped out in a ribbed Alaïa bralette and a matching skirt [65], Adidas sneakers, a trucker hat, pearl necklaces, and a Dior saddle bag.
Rihanna Wearing a Sheer YSL Bra Top and Shorts
The singer attended her baby-shower dinner in a studded-logo YSL bra top and crystal-striped shorts. She completed the look by layering a black Wardrobe NYC bomber jacket over a long white crystal-embellished button-down, adding even more glitz with a Balenciaga bag and Alexandre Vauthier heels.