Rihanna opened up about how motherhood has subtly shifted her fashion sense and, for the first time in a while, shared her struggle to rediscover the fun she once found in dressing up. Known for her bold, boundary pushing fashion choices and iconic status in the style world, Rihanna has always turned heads with her looks. Yet, as her role as a mother to her son with A$AP Rocky has flourished, she admits that fashion has taken a back seat. “Getting dressed feels like a fight now,” Rihanna confessed. “Everything is so… logical. What makes sense? What’s easy? What’s fast?” For the pop star turned business mogul, the pre-mom days were filled with effortless fashion choices.

Now, every trip to the closet is a challenge. The excitement that once came from pairing bold pieces together has been replaced with a fog of practicality. The energy required to put together an outfit, balance makeup and hair, and make sure everything aligns is a process Rihanna no longer takes lightly. While we’ve still seen glimpses of her undeniable style on the red carpet and in her daily life, Rihanna admitted that motherhood has shifted her focus. And who can blame her? After all, being a mom is a full-time job in itself.

However, Rihanna’s recent reflections point to a gradual return of that playful spirit as she carves out time for herself, making space for her inner fashionista to return. In the interview, she reminisced about the days when fashion was purely fun, and it’s clear that she misses that spark. But as with everything else in her life, she’s approaching it with a careful, thought out approach no longer rushing through it but savoring the moments of joy fashion brings. Rihanna is slowly finding her way back into the fashion world.