She collected the coveted Icon prize at Sunday night’s 2013 American Music Awards.

And Rihanna proved that she was an icon of the sartorial world as well as the music industry as she paraded her envy-inducing figure in a typically daring ensemble.

The 25-year-old singer looked positively jaw-dropping as she showcased her toned midriff in a plunging sequin-embellished bra top, which flashed a glimpse of one of her numerous tattoos.

She’s a fashion Icon, too! Rihanna proved that she was an icon of the sartorial world as well as the music industry as she paraded her envy-inducing figure in a typically daring ensemble at the American Music Awards on Sunday night

Sheer daring: The 25-year-old singer looked positively jaw-dropping as she showcased her toned midriff in a plunging sequin-embellished bra top, which flashed a glimpse of one of her numerous tattoos

Making sure to show off her shapely legs, the Bajan beauty teamed her skimpy crop top with a semi-sheer full-length skirt with crystal detailing and a flowing train as she strutted her stuff at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

She collected the coveted Icon prize at Sunday night’s 2013 American Music Awards.

And Rihanna proved that she was an icon of the sartorial world as well as the music industry as she paraded her envy-inducing figure in a typically daring ensemble.

The 25-year-old singer looked positively jaw-dropping as she showcased her toned midriff in a plunging sequin-embellished bra top, which flashed a glimpse of one of her numerous tattoos.

She’s a fashion Icon, too! Rihanna proved that she was an icon of the sartorial world as well as the music industry as she paraded her envy-inducing figure in a typically daring ensemble at the American Music Awards on Sunday night

Sheer daring: The 25-year-old singer looked positively jaw-dropping as she showcased her toned midriff in a plunging sequin-embellished bra top, which flashed a glimpse of one of her numerous tattoos

Making sure to show off her shapely legs, the Bajan beauty teamed her skimpy crop top with a semi-sheer full-length skirt with crystal detailing and a flowing train as she strutted her stuff at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

Body confident: Rihanna showcased her toned midriff and shapely thighs in a black bra-top

Dare to bare: Making sure to show off her shapely legs, the Bajan beauty teamed her skimpy crop top with a semi-sheer full-length skirt with crystal detailing and a flowing train

Sartorial hit: Wearing her raven locks slicked back to let her striking ensemble take centre stage, the Diamonds hitmaker accessorised with a dramatic cuff, a crystal choker-style necklace and pearl and spike earrings

Bajan beauty: Highlighting her stunning features with bronze make-up, Rihanna completed her look with a set of fluttering false lashes

Turning heads: Rihanna wore this eye-catching ensemble to the awards show and the after party

Dramatic: While Rihanna’s outfit turned hears, she also went for dramatic eye make-up to complete her look

Centre of attention: Rihanna ensured all eyes were on her in her risque outfit

‘Doobie wrap’: But it was actually the Barbadian beauty’s bed-head hairstyle which garnered the most buzz in the Twitterverse

Bed-head beauty: Riri smoothed her new black bob down with numerous bobby pins – a fuss-free updo the African-American community calls a ‘doobie wrap’

Winner:  Rihanna accepted the Favourite Soul/R&B Female Artist award from presenter Marc Anthony onstage during the 2013 American Music Awards

Thanks! The six-time Grammy winner looked gorgeous as she accepted her eighth statuette for Favourite R&B/Soul Artist from Zoe Saldana and Marc Anthony

Overjoyed: Rihanna looked as if she couldn’t believe her luck as she gazed down at her Icon Award

Revealing: Rihanna’s revealing dress left little to the imagination as she posed with her award

Tan lines! Rihanna’s bra top showed off the star’s tan lines from sunbathing in her bikini

Fierce: Rihanna looked amazing as she posed for pictures in the press room after being presented with her Icon Award

Overjoyed: Rihanna looked as if she couldn’t believe her luck as she gazed down at her Icon Award

Revealing: Rihanna’s revealing dress left little to the imagination as she posed with her award

Tan lines! Rihanna’s bra top showed off the star’s tan lines from sunbathing in her bikini

Fierce: Rihanna looked amazing as she posed for pictures in the press room after being presented with her Icon Award

‘You guys made this happen and I love you, thank you so much!’ The What Now hitmaker – who sat beside her BFF Melissa Forde – beat out Ciara and Alicia Keys for the honour

Happy days: The music megastar seemed to be in great spirits after collecting the coveted award

Dressed to impress: Rihanna later covered up in a full-length black dress as she took to the stage to perform

Mum’s the word: The star received the Icon award from her doting mother, Monica Briathwaite