Sophisticated lady
The fashions at music events can be transfixing — more compelling, at times, than those at the Oscars. The attendees seem a little less stuffy, the dresses and personalities sometimes border on outrageous, and there never seems to be a shortage of moments where I find myself wondering, “What was she thinking?”
The May 22 Billboard Music Awards were no exception. Model Nayer draped herself in men’s neck ties, Sinbad attempted to rock a bejeweled pirate blouse, and Fergie went dominatrix in a Herve Leger by Max Azria Atelier mini. On stage, shades of pure white popped up in a military trench for Mary J. Blige, a Michael Jackson-ish suit for Far East Movement front man Kev Nish and a futuristic “Tron”-inspired number for Nicki Minaj.
Fire-haired songstress Rihanna, who took home awards for radio artist of the year and best female artist, stole the show in white leather lingerie for a steamy performance of “S&M.”
But before Rihanna saddled up for some hip thrusting, pole dancing and a pillow fight with Britney Spears, viewers got to see a very different, much sleeker side of the artist when she walked the red carpet in a tailored men’s Max Azria white suit, super-low V-neck blouse, a gold tassel necklace and nude Christian Louboutin heels.
Rihanna’s menswear look was sexy and sophisticated — and would be perfect for a summer soiree. For a similar style jacket, try the Linen boyfriend blazer by Armani Exchange for $130, linen blend blazer from Forever21.com for $27.80 or the Epaulet blazer by Calvin Klein for $99.
For the trousers, you might try a pair that is high-waisted for more of a feminine touch. Armani Exchange offers a style, called the 20th pleated trouser, for $88, or try the Nic + Zoe cotton side-zip pants for $88.20 on Zappos.com. This look would also work with a pair of wide-leg trousers like the Bebe sailor pant for $54.99.
Rihanna’s shirt features an extremely low V-cut neckline, and you can go as low or as high as you want with these frugal finds: The Sheer pocket shirt from the Gap for $59.95, the Bellatrix pleated blouse from Nordstrom.com for $78 or the Sparkle & Fade Dolman blouse from Urbanoutfitters.com for $29.99.
Tassels have come back in a big way this season, adding a fun and frilly touch of Art Deco style. For a silver option, wear the Twisted dropped-chain necklace from Charlotte Russe for $7.50 or for gold, the mesh loop tassel necklace from Topshop.com for $30.
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