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Yea, Nay, Or Eh: Rihanna’s Fourth of July Pasties

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Rihanna celebrated the Fourth of July with some strategically placed sparklers—namely, sequined nipple covers that, in lieu of a real top, peaked out from under her black tuxedo blazer. While we appreciate the patriotic sentiment—and the singer certainly carried off the look with aplomb—we think a more subtle homage to the flag (a stars-and-stripes bustier, perhaps?) could have been just as sexy. What do you think? Was Rihanna’s lack of underwear an exercise in fashion independence, a fashion-forward nod in the direction of Fall’s lingerie trend (see Balenciaga, Alexander Wang, Givenchy, et al.), or does it infringe on the laws of good taste?

Previously: Yea, Nay, Or Eh: Pasties Beyond the Boudoir? The Burlesque Club?





By Alison Baenen

Photo: Flynet Pictures

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  • Doktor Eevol's Avatar
    Posted by Doktor Eevol Mon Jul 6, 2009 2:02pm PDT

    I hope this doesn't become a trend. That's all I can say.

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  • Hope's Avatar
    Posted by Hope Mon Jul 6, 2009 2:07pm PDT

    SHE KILLED IT, HER CLASSYNESS JUST WENT TO THE TRASH!!!

    HOW BAD DOES SHE WANT ATTENTION??????????????????

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  • Monique's Avatar
    Posted by Monique Mon Jul 6, 2009 2:53pm PDT

    Um.... Nay. I think it looks trashy and it makes her boobs look saggier.

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  • Gizmo1's Avatar
    Posted by Gizmo1 Mon Jul 6, 2009 3:19pm PDT

    She couldn't possibly be that needy for attention!

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  • Rebecca's Avatar
    Posted by Rebecca Mon Jul 6, 2009 3:44pm PDT

    What? I think its kinda cute...if she going for classy striper. lol

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  • Rebecca's Avatar
    Posted by Rebecca Mon Jul 6, 2009 3:46pm PDT

    On the other hand I do Love pasties!

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  • loritapaints's Avatar
    Posted by loritapaints Mon Jul 6, 2009 4:44pm PDT

    she would look a lot better if she was smiling, but the look on her face really brings the whole outfit to another level. mainly like someone who doesn't want to be there...add the outfit and it looks way too uncomfortable to be stylish...whatever i thin about it, SHE didn't pull it off...pun intended.

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  • wengski's Avatar
    Posted by wengski Mon Jul 6, 2009 5:15pm PDT

    Well, for sure, that is INSECURITY!

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  • Milla.'s Avatar
    Posted by Milla. Mon Jul 6, 2009 5:42pm PDT

    Pretty skanky.

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  • Sam's Avatar
    Posted by Sam Mon Jul 6, 2009 6:29pm PDT

    I love rihannah dnt get me wrong, but i think she could have covered up a lot more and looked justas good

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