FASHION FACE-OFF | RIHANA & SONAM KAPOOR

If range in fashion is a parameter then Sonam Kapoor and Rihanna rank high. Sonam, a designer’s dream blessed with lanky legs, is known to make elegant sartorial choices on the red carpet. While Badgalriri a.k.a Rihanna infuses glamour in the most unconventional ways; those wacky hairdos and risqué outfits are just a few from her wardrobe arsenal. Here are three fashion parameters which align Sonam and Rihanna at the opposite ends of the fashion scale.

Timeless vs Experimental | Sonam’s style is timeless. Her choices range from voluminous Ralph and Russo, Elie Saab and Naeem Khan couture gowns to interesting sari drapes by Anamika Khanna. Her knack of wearing labels and introducing them to the Indian red carpet is often appreciated. Rihanna, on the other hand, is a hell raiser. Though labels are at her disposal, her red carpet choices often make eyeballs pop. Be it her Met Gala’s mustard Guo Pei dress or her nude CFDA dress, her fashion choices often tread the path between risky and uber glam.

Long legs vs Midriff | Sonam’s caution on the red carpet is often visible. Her efforts are towards accentuating her shape, long legs and a small upper body. All those corset dresses and off shoulder gowns work in her favour. Rihanna doesn’t seem to resort to any such rules. Those oversized t-shirts with heels, high waisted denims with tops and coat dresses often reflect her confidence in varied styles. She bares her midriff and gives a peak of her cleavage with panache.

Sophisticated vs Cool | Sonam and Rihanna both enjoy experimenting. Rihanna seems to be more spontaneous while Sonam certainly has a few boundaries. Sonam likes to be ladylike, but at times we have seen her having fun with her hairdo and makeup. The smoky eyes always work in her favour. Be it sporting a bun or letting her locks loose and straightened, variety does find a significant place in her style vocabulary. Rihanna goes an extra mile. All those funky tattoos, coloured hair, sharp nails, gothic jewels define the wild child she is. Those skimpy bandeau tops with denims, sexy coat dresses, short shorts, thigh-high boots with hoodies and off course, denims are a few key elements of Rihanna’s style.