Rihanna Goes Chic and Sophisticated for Chris Brown Court Appearance

by Maureen Dempsey (Subscribe to Maureen Dempsey's posts)
Posted Jun 23rd 2009 at 1:13PM

A courtroom sketch of the musician. By Mona Shafer Edwards, Getty Images

Rihanna is no stranger to big, bold fashion, but the 21-year-old pop star took it down several notches for her court appearance in Los Angeles yesterday (June 22).

The singer looked positively poised and polished despite attending a hearing to determine if ex-boyfriend Chris Brown should stand trial and face jail time for allegedly attacking her.

She opted for a chic, sophisticated and super stylish ensemble: A classic black dress, Proenza Schouler black python PS1 bag, vintage Van Cleef & Arpels yellow gold and diamond bracelet watch and vintage Buccelatti 18 karat yellow gold, ruby and diamond earrings, along with pearls on her neck. (The watch runs $8,500 and the earrings, $13,000; available at Platt Boutique Jewelry.)

A profile sketch of Rihanna in court. By Mona Shafer Edwards, Getty Images.

According to the mercurynews.com, Brown pleaded guilty to assault charges and entered a plea bargain. The judge accepted his plea and Brown was sentenced five years of probation and six months of hard labor.

He must also stay 50 yards away from Rihanna, except at industry events, where the distance was shortened to 10 yards.

Rihanna kept it sophisticated for the court appearance, but she's no stranger to wilder styles, and we love it. Check out some of her recent looks below.

Rihanna Over the Past Few

Yep, she wears her sunglasses at night. Rihanna rocks casual chic as she leave a Hollywood restaurant.

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Always the fashion-forward risk taker, Rihanna takes a tux and turns it into red carpet gold.

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Rihanna mixes ladylike lines with funkier fabrics to create her own look for the DKMS' 3rd Annual Star-Studded Gala.

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This girl makes camo cooler than it's ever been.

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This look is part party girl, part comfy and cool, but entirely Rihanna, making it perfect for a night on the town. Why dance in heels when you look this good in sneakers?

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Even if you're not going ape for this mini dress, you can't deny that girlfriend rocks this mini.

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Even for a day at the spa, Rihanna shows up looking youthful and fabulous. Hey, if we wore some of the shoes she wears, we'd need a good foot massage, too!

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