Rihanna's Best Maternity Looks: Style Moments That Redefined Pregnancy Fashion

No one redefined pregnancy fashion quite like Rihanna. From couture gowns to streetwear statements, her maternity style pushed boundaries and rewrote the rules with every look.

Rihanna's third pregnancy wasn't just a personal milestone — it became a runway in motion. Stepping out in everything from sculptural couture to elevated streetwear, she treated her bump not as something to conceal, but as a fashion centerpiece. Here are the standout looks that made this era one of her most fearless yet.

Rihanna at the premiere of "Smurfs" on July 13, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

May 5

On May 5 Rihanna turned the Met Gala into a full-day fashion spectacle. Before the carpet, she arrived at The Carlyle Hotel in a storm-ready ensemble that proved practicality and glamor aren’t mutually exclusive.

She layered a light, ribbed knit set — complete with a midriff-baring top and matching pencil skirt — over her baby bump, letting the subtle shimmer of the fabric catch flashes of light in the rain.

Rihanna at The Carlyle Hotel before the 2025 Met Gala on May 5 in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Once on the Met steps, she transformed the evening's "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" theme into a dramatic ode to vintage couture. Her black pinstripe Maison Margiela Artisanal gown, designed by John Galliano, featured exaggerated hip detailing and a deep center slit.

Rihanna at the 2025 Met Gala in New York on May 5. | Source: Getty Images

Hours later, Rihanna closed the night in true bad gal fashion, slipping into a sultry black satin look that combined edge with elegance.

Rihanna at the A$AP Rocky x Ray Ban Met Gala after-party on May 5, 2025, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

May 19

Just two weeks later, Rihanna brought her bold maternity style to the south of France, stepping onto the Cannes red carpet in a vibrant blue gown.

The one-shoulder silhouette, waist cutout, and thigh-high slit highlighted her bump with ease, while strappy heels and a sleek updo pulled the look together. Even in the rain, she delivered pure red-carpet poise.

Rihanna during the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2025, in France. | Source: Getty Images

June 27

By June 27, Rihanna had made the streets of Paris her personal runway. She was seen sporting an oversized blue striped button-down left open to reveal her belly, paired with a pleated black mini skirt and gray scrunched socks tucked into white pointed heels.

Rihanna and her son Riot at the AWGE Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 27, 2025, in France. | Source: Getty Images

That same day, the singer rocked a layered look that played with volume and structure. Over a white shirt stretched across her bump, she wore a pale green corseted blazer and tailored gray trousers.

A printed robe-coat tossed over her shoulders added drama, while yellow-tinted sunglasses and a pearl choker gave the outfit a quirky, luxe twist.

A$AP Rocky and Rihanna at the Dior Homme Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 27, 2025, in France. | Source: Getty Images

June 28

The following day, Rihanna delivered a fairy-tale fashion moment at the premiere of "Smurfs." Dressed in a pale blue custom gown with a sheer, embellished overlay, she leaned into whimsy with soft textures and delicate sparkle.

A floral appliqué at the bust and feathered hemline gave the mermaid silhouette a dreamy finish — the look felt ethereal without sacrificing her signature confidence.

Rihanna during the global premiere of the "Smurfs" on June 28, 2025, in Brussels, Belgium. | Source: Getty Images

July 13

On July 13, the musical star brought high drama to the Los Angeles premiere of "Smurfs" in a look that balanced edgy and romantic. She wore a sheer black lace slip top over her bump, paired with a voluminous chocolate brown ball skirt cinched with an olive ribbon.

A slouchy leather jacket thrown over her shoulders added cool contrast, making the outfit feel effortlessly powerful — not just red carpet-ready, but red carpet-dominating.

Rihanna at the premiere of "Smurfs" on July 13, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

July 14

On July 14, Rihanna embraced futuristic minimalism in a sculptural white look. She paired a cropped hooded tank with a textured maxi skirt rolled low to reveal her bump. Pointed white heels and angular sunglasses completed the look, keeping it sleek, sharp, and effortlessly bold.

Rihanna seen on July 14, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

August 6

September 9

Then, on September 9, Rihanna kept things relaxed yet fashion-forward in an oversized black tulle top layered over track pants and chunky white slides.

Gold jewelry and a tousled ponytail gave the look polish, proving once again that she could blend comfort and couture with ease — all while redefining the rules of pregnancy style.

Rihanna seen on September 9, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Rihanna's maternity style wasn't just about fashion — it was a statement of power, confidence, and creative freedom. Whether she was shutting down the Met Gala steps or strolling the streets of Paris, every look challenged expectations and redefined what pregnancy dressing could be.