Keri Hilson’s Revealing Blazer — What Not To Wear: Church Edition

By ABS Contributor | Published on May 2, 2012

Singer-songwriter Keri Hilsonhas her now celebrity status ensembles in full gear. Every time the “Knock You Down” singer uploads an image to Instagram she looks fashionably pulled together, albeit stylist enhanced, yet quite fashion forward. As much as everyday people like to insist they aren’t swayed by a celebrity’s choice of clothing, Sunday morning church selections suggests otherwise. I see Beyonce and Basketball Wives inspired looks coming in droves around the offering table.

While club options like any on-stage getup that Barbados bred Rihanna wears is full game—to the club, place-of-worship wear shouldn’t be difficult to spot once the doors of the church are open.

This isn’t preachy talk about what’s fashionable or not, but what’s uncouth. I’ve come to understand some women just do not know what attire is appropriate. And in the words of talk show host Wendy Williams, ‘this is just one woman’s opinion.’

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