Is Denise Richards really trying to convince us that a full-on leather ensemble is appropriate courtroom attire, or are we living in an alternate fashion universe? Because honey, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum just served us a piping hot take on her questionable wardrobe choice, and we are LIVING for the defensive energy.
The actress recently made headlines when she showed up to court looking like she was about to perform a leather-clad rock ballad rather than handle serious legal matters. But instead of quietly accepting the fashion roasting she received from literally everyone with eyes, Denise decided to go full mama bear and defend her sartorial selection. According to the star, she doesn’t exactly have a closet overflowing with traditional suits, so she did what any red carpet veteran would do: improvised with what she had. Sure, Jan.
“I don’t have a lot of suits,” Denise explained, as if that somehow justifies looking like a backup dancer at a 1980s Bon Jovi concert. But here’s the thing—most of us don’t have a lot of suits either, and we manage to find something more appropriate than leather when the occasion calls for it. Just saying!
The internet, predictably, had THOUGHTS. Twitter exploded with commentary ranging from fashion critiques to full-blown character assassinations. Some fans sympathized with Denise, arguing that she was simply doing her best. Others? Well, they were not so kind, suggesting that maybe a quick trip to a department store would have been a solid investment before appearing in front of a judge.
What really gets us is Denise’s casual attitude about the whole thing. She’s not apologizing, she’s not cringing in retrospective interviews, and she’s certainly not rushing to hire a stylist for future court dates. She’s just standing there in her leather moment, telling us to deal with it. Honestly? The audacity is almost respectable.
This isn’t the first time Denise has made headlines for questionable fashion choices, but it IS the first time she’s so boldly defended one. Whether you think she’s a fashion icon or a fashion disaster, you’ve gotta admit—the woman knows how to keep people talking.
What do you think? A) Denise was doing the best with what she had and we should respect the effort B) She should have absolutely gone shopping before her court appearance