No one else but Rihanna can make a cardigan look so sexy.
At the Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture Show on July 2, 2013, Rihanna showcased a luxurious ensemble featuring Jennifer Fisher’s pave white diamond marquis ring, Chanel Resort 2014 knot heels, and a Chanel Resort 2014 box bag (Credit: WENN)
At Chanel’s Fall/Winter show for Paris Fashion Week, the singer donned a long cardigan dress with buttons parted, revealing a braless torso and long legs and leaving little to the imagination of onlookers.
Rihanna with Melissa Forde, dressed in a revealing Chanel cardigan dress at the Haute Couture Fall/Winter show, Paris Fashion Week 2013 (Credit: WENN) (Credit: WENN)
Rihanna wore a sheer maxi shirtdress with pearls, Chanel pumps, and a quilted Chanel handbag. The dress was nothing special, but how she wore it garnered attention — unbuttoned to the hilt to showcase lots of cleavage (note: she had no bra!) and lots of legs.
You could say Rihanna turned the Chanel dress into something almost equivalent to lingerie.
The elegant detail of Rihanna’s layered Chanel pearl necklaces added a touch of luxury to her ensemble at Paris Fashion Week 2013 (Credit: WENN)
RiRi spruced up her oversized cardigan dress with layers and layers of beyond-gorgeous Chanel pearl necklaces to pay homage to the couture show, which undoubtedly cost an arm and a leg.
Rihanna’s pearl necklaces have very long strands and different diameters. Additionally, a couple of silver-toned Chanel logos are incorporated into the design.
Detailed view of Rihanna’s Chanel quilted handbag showcased at Paris Fashion Week 2013 (Credit: WENN)
The great thing about pearls is that they go with any outfit, from your favorite LBDs to even your most casual dresses — and, apparently, with ultra-revealing cardigans.
While we disagree with Rihanna’s outfit choice for the event, we think her floor-length Chanel shirtdress has excellent potential. It’s not a showstopper, but a maxi shirtdress is generally a versatile piece. Depending on the occasion, Rihanna’s silky number can be dressed up or down. She might have earned more nods if she had worn it belted and a little more buttoned. Would you agree?