Denise Richards Unapologetic About Divorce Court Fashion

Denise Richards is not about to look bad in front of the press!

The actress is brushing off the criticism surrounding her courtroom fashion choice, insisting that she simply wore what she had in her wardrobe and would not want her estranged husband to make her look bad.

Denise Richards has been in the fashion department for a while now, as she famously rocked a lace romper with a detachable tulle skirt during her wedding to estranged husband Aaron Phypers.

The media personality, in a recent Instagram video, shared with her teeming followers a glimpse into her early-morning preparation routine ahead of another appearance in her ongoing divorce proceedings with Phypers.

Starting her day before sunrise, Richards joked about her appearance before explaining that media attention surrounding the case has influenced how she dresses for court. It is no thanks to her estranged husband, who always makes sure the press are present in court, making her super conscious.

Richards said planning outfits for court has unexpectedly become a stressful experience, as she admitted that the whole topic of her leather outfits has come up.

She defended a later outfit that featured a fitted Gucci leather pencil skirt. The famous TV host said the leather pencil skirt isn’t out of the ordinary or intimidating to her.

The actress also added that she does not have many formal suits, and so it is tough to style her for court, as compared to what others think.

To look the part, Richards wore the leather skirt, which also features Gucci’s signature horsebit detailing, with a fitted long-sleeved black bodysuit, all in her trademark sleek style.

Fans Applauded The TV Personality’s Bold Style Choice

Richards’ Instagram followers and online admirers commended her choice of outfit and decision to take a risk that turned out very classy and stunning. This fan wrote, “You just show up. You are a blessing in this world. You are the most reliable, real deal. Love you to the moon and back.”

Another commenter reassured the actress of her striking natural beauty while wishing her good luck with the divorce process and everything in between. Richards can take solace in the words of this fan who declared that, despite the backlash, she ended up looking fabulous for her day in court.

“You could wear a garbage bag and still look stunning. Good luck, Bella,” this fan noted in the comment section. Regardless of the time or space, the consensus from the fans is that the actress never fails to steal looks.

Denise Richards Previously Defended Her Unconventional 2018 Wedding Outfit

When the media personality got married in 2018, she did it in grand style, sparking conversations with her choice of outfit, which was a huge detour away from the traditional wedding dress.

She opened up in an interview with PEOPLE that her choice was deliberate, and since she already wore a dress for her first wedding, she opted for a unique and personal option for the second.

She consulted designer Mark Zunino to bring her lace romper vision to life in less than 24 hours, and alongside the unconventional lace romper, she also added a detachable tulle skirt, which she removed during a motorcycle ride with Phypers.

Reacting to the attention that followed Richards’ dress online, Zunino insisted that it was the actress’s vision that they create something she genuinely loved rather than satisfy outside opinions.

Richards, however, remained unfazed by the criticism, noting that she stopped paying attention to online commentary years ago. She insisted that her outfit captured exactly the energy she wanted to showcase a playful, confident, and fitting look for a beach wedding in Malibu.

The Actress Opened Up About Unexpected Facelift Reveal

In March, The Blast reported that the reality TV star set the record straight following the rumors of a significant shift in her appearance.

In a subsequent interview with writer and editor Elizabeth Siegel for Allure, Richards admitted she had undergone a complete facelift eight months ago but wanted to keep it a secret until her ex-husband, Phypers, maliciously publicized it.

According to Richards, she had been focused on healing and recently visited an appointment for microneedling to help improve the appearance of her scars when things took a turn.

She stated that a photographer showed up outside the appointment and that her ex told them about the surgery, but that got botched; she vehemently disagreed with this.

Richards said she had been agonizing over whether to talk about the procedure at length, and she had believed that she might have kept it to herself. She then joked that people might have eventually figured it out anyway since the results are so good.

Denise Richards Embraced Renewed Confidence After Corrective Surgery

Prior to her facelift story, Richards initially revealed that she experienced a scary yet very painful incident on set while competing on the third season of “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.”

Richards shared that during the shoot, one of her breast implants ruptured, forcing her to undergo corrective surgery once again, as she had dealt with ruptured implants in the past.

Richards did not forget to recognize those who stood by her during such a tough time, like her surgeon and her friend Camille Grammer, who linked her up with the surgeon and also supported her throughout the process.

She also shared parts of her recovery journey with fans, celebrating the results and expressing anticipation to take on the bikini season with renewed confidence. Richards added that she was happy to finally speak honestly about living with implants and document that journey publicly alongside Grammer. 

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