Featured on Shine:

Fashion + Beauty

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Related Topics:

Yea, Nay, Or Eh: Rihanna’s Fourth of July Pasties

partner

Rihanna celebrated the Fourth of July with some strategically placed sparklers—namely, sequined nipple covers that, in lieu of a real top, peaked out from under her black tuxedo blazer. While we appreciate the patriotic sentiment—and the singer certainly carried off the look with aplomb—we think a more subtle homage to the flag (a stars-and-stripes bustier, perhaps?) could have been just as sexy. What do you think? Was Rihanna’s lack of underwear an exercise in fashion independence, a fashion-forward nod in the direction of Fall’s lingerie trend (see Balenciaga, Alexander Wang, Givenchy, et al.), or does it infringe on the laws of good taste?

Previously: Yea, Nay, Or Eh: Pasties Beyond the Boudoir? The Burlesque Club?





By Alison Baenen

Photo: Flynet Pictures

MORE FROM STYLE.COM

See How  Four Fashionable Women Raid the Men’s Collections for Inspiration

Kate Moss, Simon Cowell, and Kelly Osbourne Help Beth Ditto Launch Her Plus-Size Line

Fashion’s Favorite Summer Sports, From Surfing to Tennis and More

The Look of Statement Nails and How to Get Them

Nothing Says Summer Like These 24 Cool Classics for Hot Days

Related: yea, style.com, rihanna, pasties, nay or eh, lingerie, independence day, fourth of july, boudoir

Syndication:

From the Community…

Comments 1-10 of 98
  • Phoenix's Avatar
    Posted by Phoenix Mon Jul 6, 2009 12:01pm PDT

    Why did she do it? I refer you all to the post about making your ex jealous:

    http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/sex/have-you-ever-tried-to-make-your-ex-jealous-483330/

    Fashionably, she looks like a stripper. Sorry, girl. Whatever she needs to do to get her head back above water, she can do and I won't fault her for it.

    Report Abuse
  • victoria's Avatar
    Posted by victoria Mon Jul 6, 2009 12:07pm PDT

    Nay, does she want Hefs attention? She could have just called...

    Report Abuse
  • Sandi's Avatar
    Posted by Sandi Mon Jul 6, 2009 12:20pm PDT

    Not in very good taste. Its an overshot if youre tryna make Chris B. jealous. And a bit of an undershot, if she was going for different, unique and creative (a'la the scene from the awards where Lil Kim and Diana Ross...the purple pasty).

    Report Abuse
  • will's Avatar
    Posted by will Mon Jul 6, 2009 12:32pm PDT

    Very sexy

    Report Abuse
  • karen w's Avatar
    Posted by karen w Mon Jul 6, 2009 12:42pm PDT

    um nay because of how un needed it was but of course yay because she is the bomb

    Report Abuse
  • Sandy's Avatar
    Posted by Sandy Mon Jul 6, 2009 12:43pm PDT

    I would do it too if I looked like her.

    Report Abuse
  • Mrs. P's Avatar
    Posted by Mrs. P Mon Jul 6, 2009 12:48pm PDT

    NAY!! Nothing is classy about this outfit. This is not flattering at all!

    Report Abuse
  • Ahleah G's Avatar
    Posted by Ahleah G Mon Jul 6, 2009 1:13pm PDT

    This is not classy and not appropriate for a public outing. Now if you want something sexy for your honey to come home to maybe it would work (even without the pasties). But for a club or party, while she has the body for it, it comes across as trashy.

    Report Abuse
  • TaraM's Avatar
    Posted by TaraM Mon Jul 6, 2009 1:30pm PDT

    it's ugly and nothing is left to the imagination. that is just too much boob for public!

    Report Abuse
  • Lucky's Avatar
    Posted by Lucky Mon Jul 6, 2009 1:50pm PDT

    Maybe all the blows to her head left her impaired.

    Report Abuse
Comments 1-10 of 98

leave your comment

You must sign in to post a comment

Sign In for personalized information

New User? Sign Up

Let’s talk: Manage My Stuff Write a Post

Remove More Dirt and Make-up

Olay Deep Cleansers get dirt that some basic cleansers leave behind.

Learn more »

Sponsored Links