From the moment Rihanna announced she was expecting her first baby, all eyes have been on her. It's exciting when a beloved celebrity enters the world of parenting; it helps us relate to them even more. And while Rihanna's motherhood journey is fun to witness, her second pregnancy is something to watch, too — more specifically, her style choices. She's always been a trendsetter willing to take some big fashion risks, and her sexy, unconventional maternity outfits are proving very true to form.
But we still can't predict just how amazing her maternity looks would be
It's not easy to dress a growing baby bump. Our body can look different from morning to night, and daily and weekly those changes keep coming. It can be difficult to find something to wear that helps us both look good and feel comfortable — which is something Rihanna admitted to struggling with, too. While the Fenty creator said getting to dress her pregnant body has been "fun," it's not always easy. She admitted it's been a "challenge," but when has Rihanna not been up for a challenge?
She is meeting this one head-on and influencing maternity trends because of it
Whether she's strolling the streets of New York, stepping out of a car in a parking lot, or walking the red carpet at one of her Fenty events, Rihanna's maternity wear has been on point. Instead of doing the typical maternity wear — which often leans heavily on flowy, looser-fitting looks to accommodate an ever-expanding belly — Rihanna has gone in the opposite direction.
She previously showed off her bump, which she said has been a welcome change. "I'm enjoying not having to worry about covering up my tummy," she told People. Instead, she's using her changing shape as a fashion statement in itself, making her bump the main focal point by accessorizing it with jewelry and even leaving it bare. And people are loving it!
Rihanna isn't the first celebrity to highlight her journey into parenthood — she just comes with a different energy
There are a few celebrities who are able to go against norms and start trends with their own unique approach to fashion. Rihanna is one of them, and her own version of what works for maternity wear has been a major hit with people on social media.
"Rihanna is def giving me flower child with an edge by walking around with pregnant stomach exposed, and I love it," one person wrote on Twitter. "I am sure it feels very liberating for her."
Another fan wrote, "Rihanna is legit redefining maternity wear."
"One thing about Rihanna — she's GOING to show that bump. And I love it," someone else tweeted.
Rihanna has always been one to celebrate all body shapes and sizes, and her maternity style is no different
The singer turned beauty and fashion mogul isn't new to supporting and celebrating all bodies, so it's not surprising she's approaching her pregnancy wardrobe the same way. She's always done her career in an inclusive way, and her maternity fashion is just an extension of that — and it's not all that different from the outfits she chooses to rock when she's not pregnant. And fans are praising her for that, too.
"Rihanna inspiring women to embrace their bodies in ALL stages is a beautiful thing," one fan tweeted. "That being said, everyone does not have to do it. If you don't want to then don't. It's that simple."
"I feel like Rihanna has been dressing like this, y'all just view maternity wear a specific way," another social media user wrote. "Like you're looking at the bump and not the actual clothes."
Rihanna is continuing to shift trends
Rihanna has always been a fashion icon, and she always will be. So it's not shocking that her pregnancy style is having a big impact on maternity trends — for fellow celebrities, too.
Shay Mitchell was previously bump-forward with her maternity wear during her second pregnancy. Dubbed "the Rihanna effect" by Glamour, we have a feeling we're going to see a lot more of these kinds of unconventional looks, and we're totally excited for that.
