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  3. 13 Times Birthday Girl Rihanna Looked Like a Real-Life Princess

13 Times Birthday Girl Rihanna Looked Like a Real-Life Princess

By Olivia Bahou
Updated Feb 20, 2016 @ 7:15 am
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Credit: 2015 Jon Kopaloff

Rihanna may be known as “Bad Girl RiRi,” but she certainly knows her way around girly style. The star, who turns 28 today, can look edgy in a ripped tee and biker boots one day, and be pretty in pink the next.

2016 is shaping up to be a big year for the singer, from the surprise release of her album ANTI to her highly-anticipated performance at the 2016 Grammys. In honor of this red-hot star’s big day, we pulled together all of the times that Princess RiRi looked like royalty IRL.

From her massive train at last year’s Met Gala to her princess gown at the 2015 Grammys, this star can pull off a regal gown like no other. Scroll through all of the gorgeous looks to relive Rihanna’s best style moments from this year.

RELATED: Rihanna and George Clooney Play a Revealing Game of Never Have I Ever on Ellen

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She glittered in Dior.

She glittered in Dior.
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RiRi shined in a gold Christian Dior gown at the second annual Diamond Ball for Clara Lionel Foundation.

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She rocked a crown-like 'do.

She rocked a crown-like 'do.
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At the artwork reveal for her new album ANTI, the singer rocked a half-up hairstyle reminiscent of a tiara.

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Even Her Outerwear Is Elegant.

Even Her Outerwear Is Elegant.
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Just like Kate Middleton, Rihanna knows the power of a topper and let her printed coat take center stage.

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Her cape was fit for royalty.

Her cape was fit for royalty.
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At the Christian Dior show in Paris Fashion Week, Rihanna looked royal in a pink Dior haute couture cape and a stunning updo.

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She can pull off puff sleeves.

She can pull off puff sleeves.
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At the launch of her fragrance RiRi by Rihanna, the star proved she could wear off-the-shoulder gowns as well as any Disney princess.

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She turns gowns into street style.

She turns gowns into street style.
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Just like we'd do if we were royalty, Rihanna rocks a floor-length gown for dinner out.

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Her Met Gala gown was truly regal.

Her Met Gala gown was truly regal.
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Rihanna attended the Met Gala in a stunning Guo Pei gown with an extravagant train.

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She can rock a princess cut.

She can rock a princess cut.
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At the premiere of her animated film Home, Rihanna worked a princess-cut gown and a topknot like a true royal.

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She wears jackets over her shoulders like a pro.

She wears jackets over her shoulders like a pro.
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Bad girl RiRi proves she has a girly side with this bow-covered two-piece set.

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She knows her way around white.

She knows her way around white.
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Rihanna proved that white can make as much of an impact as any bold color.

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She can pull off a monochrome pastel.

She can pull off a monochrome pastel.
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Rihanna mastered the art of the monochrome look with this pastel pink suit and fur topper.

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She can pull off full-length fur

She can pull off full-length fur
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At a Fendi after party, RiRi rocked princess-pink coat.

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She embraces tulle.

She embraces tulle.
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Rihanna stole the show at the 2015 Grammy Awards when she wore an extravagant off-the-runway gown straight from Giambattista Valli Haute Couture's spring 2015 show. 

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