Rihanna's Top 6 Best Looks in Celebration of Her 26th Birthday

Rihanna is a fashion risk taker, which means she has her fair share of questionable looks. But she manages to shine, more often than not, when she makes an appearance. In honor of her 26th birthday, here are 6 of her best looks.

Sept. 10, 2013
Rihanna arrives to the launch of her River Island capsule collection in London. She wears a letterman's jacket, a sheer top and jeans. This look makes the cut because, unlike some of her other street style, it doesn't go overboard. She also has blue lips, which have been featured in Fall 2014 runway collections, such as Ann Yee.

Feb. 11, 2013
After the Grammys implemented strict dress rules, this was Rihanna's response: a beautiful, bright red Azzedine Alaïa dress that was such a surprising choice for the singer. She likes to show more skin, and doesn't favor these ballgown-esque silhouettes, usually opting to show off her figure.

Nov. 19, 2012
To switch on the Christmas lights at Westfield shopping centre in London, Rihanna chose to go for an androgynous look. The striped top and pants were actually from the Spring 2013 Acne collection, and the coat was by Raf Simons. This is an incredibly hard look to wear. It helps that Rihanna thinks confidently and is on the taller side.

Sept. 6, 2012
This was another show-stopping moment for Rihanna. She debuted a new bob, and many went on to call this describe this look as very Audrey Hepburn. This was her chosen look for the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards.

May 8, 2012
For the 2012 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit, she chose a textured Tom Ford dress. The crocodile printed dress had a low-cut back, and it proved that Rihanna was gifted enough to make hard-to-wear looks work.

Feb. 13, 2012
The Grammys are Rihanna's turn to shine. For the 2012 ceremony, she wore a Giorgio Armani gown that had a plunging neckline, thigh-high slit and an open back. She paired the dress with that season's hottest shoe, the Christian Louboutin Bis Un Bout pump. Most people can't get away with showing that much skin, but it just makes sense in this look.