Ask A Stylist: How to Dress Up Sweats Like Rihanna!

This week we master the casual chic effect

By Melissa Garcia Jun 06, 2014 8:37 PMTags
Ask A Stylist, RihannaSplash News

After this week's CFDA Fashion Awards I think it's safe to say that Rihanna certainly isn't afraid to take a fashion risk and bare it all!  She definitely has an insane sense of style but bold moves—like the Adam Selman dress—should be left to the badass pop stars, right?! 

Well, yes but there are still plenty of cool looks from the 26 year-old that we can mimic. Like, for example, her casual yet fabulously chic Venue nightclub look. Leave it to her to rock sweatpants with Louboutins and kill it!  RiRi paired her $295 Venus x Mars Spock Sweatshirt with her $369 Buck Rodgers Sweats and finished off the look with $625 glitter Christian Louboutins and an $1,100 Dylanlex necklace.

OK, so here's why this outfit works: A monochromatic look, even sweatpants, always looks sleek and polished. The sweats here have a great silhouette which allows you to pair them with a heel to glam it up and lastly, the piece de resistance, this ridiculously amazing statement necklace which really makes the entire outfit.

Now, the best part, let's recreate this on the cheap!  These H&M sweatpants for $35 have the same silhouette, quilted details and ankle zipper embellishment for a fraction of the price. This basic $20 Mango T-shirt will do the trick, just make sure when recreating this look you only tuck the shirt in the front and leave the back out; it makes the outfit seem effortless and casual. You don't want to look like you are trying too hard. 

Next up, accessories. These crystal-embellished pumps from Chinese Laundry, $90, give the same effect as the glitter Louboutins and this Xevana statement necklace for $160 is almost an exact match to the Dylanlex necklace Rihanna wore!

Can't wait to see how you guys rock this look! I mean, who wouldn't want to wear sweats for a night out! Tweet me @mgarciastyling if there's a celeb look you are crazy about. Your questions and suggestions could be the trend I select for the next Ask a Stylist!