Rihanna Costume
Shine bright in Rihanna's iconic all-red Super Bowl halftime show look.
Rihanna is a global music and fashion icon celebrated for her boundary-pushing style and legendary performances. Her most famous recent look is the striking, monochromatic red ensemble from her 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show. This costume consists of a bold red flight suit layered over a matching glossy breastplate, finished with sporty red accessories.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $60–150
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What you need for a Rihanna costume
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Red flight suit or utility jumpsuit
A cotton or canvas long-sleeve red jumpsuit, worn unzipped and folded down to the waist.
DIY: Use a pair of red scrub pants and a matching red long-sleeve shirt if you cannot find a full jumpsuit.
Glossy red breastplate or bustier
A structured, molded red corset or crop top with a high-shine, metallic, or patent finish.
DIY: Take a plastic costume chest plate or a firm foam corset and paint it with high-gloss red spray paint.
Red long-sleeve turtleneck
A fitted, lightweight red turtleneck shirt worn as the base layer beneath the breastplate.
Red leather-look gloves
Bright red, wrist-length gloves in a faux-leather or matte finish.
DIY: Use red winter gloves or red dishwashing gloves trimmed to the wrist in a pinch.
Red high-top sneakers
Sporty red high-top sneakers with red laces to maintain the monochromatic theme.
DIY: Wear any comfortable red shoes or wrap black sneakers in red duct tape.
Silver toy microphone
A classic handheld silver microphone prop to complete the performer aesthetic.
DIY: Wrap a cardboard tube in aluminum foil and top it with a crumpled ball of foil.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the fitted red long-sleeve turtleneck shirt as your base layer.
- 2
Secure the glossy red breastplate or bustier over the turtleneck shirt.
- 3
Step into the red flight suit, pulling it up to your waist but leaving the top half unzipped and folded down to showcase the breastplate.
- 4
Fasten the flight suit's belt or tie the sleeves around your waist to secure it in place.
- 5
Put on the red high-top sneakers and pull on the red leather-look gloves.
- 6
Style your hair, apply your makeup, and pick up the silver microphone prop to complete the look.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair into a high, sleek braided ponytail with two long, face-framing tendrils. Apply a flawless matte complexion base paired with a classic, vibrant red lipstick and subtle winged eyeliner.
Rihanna for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with a partner dressed as ASAP Rocky in an oversized streetwear jacket, baggy jeans, and a colorful beanie.
- group
- Have friends dress in oversized white puffer suits, white trousers, and white beanies to look like her Super Bowl backup dancers.
- kids
- A mini red utility jumpsuit zipped halfway down over a red t-shirt, paired with red sneakers.
- Plus size
- Look for a stretch-canvas red utility jumpsuit and a flexible red corset or metallic red crop top for a comfortable, adjustable fit.
- pet
- A simple red dog hoodie or puffer vest to match your monochromatic theme.
Tips
- Keep the jumpsuit unzipped and folded down to mid-torso to properly display the molded breastplate.
- Opt for comfortable red sneakers, as this outfit is designed for high-energy stage presence.
- Use a matte, transfer-proof red lipstick so it stays flawless while talking or singing along to her hits.
Rihanna costume FAQ
- What did Rihanna wear for her Super Bowl performance?
- She wore a custom all-red outfit featuring a glossy molded breastplate, a matching silk jersey catsuit, and an unzipped cotton canvas flight suit.
- How do I make a DIY Rihanna breastplate?
- You can spray-paint a plastic costume armor piece or a structured foam corset with high-gloss red spray paint to get the shiny, futuristic look.
- What accessories do I need for this costume?
- You will need red leather-look gloves, a silver handheld microphone prop, and a pair of sporty red high-top sneakers.
Did you know? Rihanna's 2023 Super Bowl performance was her first live stage show in over five years, during which she also revealed her second pregnancy.