She’s a fashion icon, looked up to by millions of young women around the world, but Rihanna hasn’t always been so fashion-forward.
When she burst into the spotlight in 2005, Rihanna’s style was very different to the high-fashion looks she rocks today.
Baggy jeans were a staple, and were always paired with midriff-baring tops and sneakers and dresses were nowhere to be seen.
Now that she’s a style star, we’re sure Rihanna must look back on these looks and cringe.
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Some of Rihanna’s more unusual outfits.
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Looking very fresh-faced in July 2005.
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A singlet top, baggy men’s jeans and sneakers in July 2005.
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Some very baggy jeans and sneakers in 2005.
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One gold glove and a whole lot of midriff in 2005.
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A gold bikini, matching glove and embellished in November 2005.
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At the 2005 World Music Awards.
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Looking like a country star in August 2005.
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Colourful in December 2005.
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A teal bomber jacket and white and gold trousers in July 2005.
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At a radio station event in May 2006.
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In October 2005.
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At the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards.
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At the 2006 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards.
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Watching the Knicks at Madison Square Garden in 2006.
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In an army green dress in September 2005.
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At a pre-Grammy party in 2008.
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At KissFM’s Jingle Bell Ball in 2005.
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Rihanna out in London in July 2013.
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In London in November 2012.
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In November 2012.
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At the Echo Awards in March 2010.
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Exposed red underwear in September 2005.
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At the Nickelodean Kids’ Choice Awards in 2008.
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An unusual body suit in February 2010.
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Looking like Madonna in May 2007.
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At Paris Fashion Week in 2009.
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At the NRJ Music Awards in 2010.
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At the 2007 Grammy Awards.
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The 2007 MET Gala.
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