Rihanna Makes the Case for Winter White

Rihanna has never been one to adhere to old-school fashion rules. She will pair a maxi sweater with a maxi dress and somehow not look like she’s wearing a potato sack. She will rock a concert tee with slinky red evening wear and slay. She can even elevate athleisure to the red carpet. (It’s straight from the runway, y’all.) And you’d better believe she can wear white after Labor Day.

Rihanna rocked a sleek yet edgy all-white winter look in New York City on Tuesday, stepping out in a pair of dramatically flared trousers and knit sweater. A pair of yellow crushed velvet heels and luxurious tan suede and shearling coat added the smallest accent of neutral color to the ensemble, while a simple pair of oversize gold hoop earrings and shimmering pink lip completed the fresh look.

Essentially, it’s a plush white minimalist dream of an outfit whose sleek sophistication proves that this simple non-color color can be just as much of a staple in your winter wardrobe as that ol’ reliable go-to of black on black. (For once, it’s a Rihanna look you can try at home!) Just maybe try to follow the rules of RiRi when you next don that winter white: Make sure the hues of everything you’re wearing are the same, keep your accessories simple, and don’t be afraid of mixing textures.

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