She has just been honored for her ‘risk-taking’ style at the annual Council of Fashion Designers of America awards.

However, it looks as though the gong was awarded to Rihanna on the one day she decided to step out looking normal.

Rihanna chose a rather unremarkable ensemble on the same day as the fashion awards in New York on Monday, wearing a plain pair of jeans, a black top and a gold necklace.

Nothing spec-tacular! Rihanna wears plain outfit and glasses… as she is honored for her ‘risk-taking’ style at fashion awards on Monday in New York

Rihanna sports conservative look for her visit to the dentist

But the singer was the big draw Monday at the fashion awards bash, which also honor the year’s top designers.

The singer and pop culture star was being handed the group’s 2014 Fashion Icon Award. Previous honorees have been Lady Gaga, Kate Moss, Nicole Kidman and Johnny Depp.

Also being honored at the glamorous ceremony at New York’s Lincoln Center was designer Tom Ford, who was getting the CFDA’s lifetime achievement award. The prestigious Founder’s Award was going to Bethann Hardison, a former model and modeling agent who has been a vocal champion for diversity on runways.

What happened to her risk-taking? Rihanna steps out in an unremarkable outfit as she is honored for her style the same day in New York

Speaking of Rihanna before the show, designer Zac Posen called the pop star a fashion risk-taker, who skillfully melds red-carpet glamour with a rebellious streak.

‘She takes risks and she marches to her own drum and she knows what she likes,’ Posen told The Associated Press in an interview.

‘It’s been an incredible journey,’ He recalled meeting the singer at his studio before she launched her first album.

Big hit: Speaking of Rihanna – seen here last month at a Dior show in Brooklyn – before the show, designer Zac Posen called the pop star a fashion risk-taker, who skillfully melds red-carpet glamour with a rebellious streak

‘She was a fashion world novice then,’ he said, ‘but obviously she had looks and confidence and little-girl charm.’

‘All the ingredients were there for her to be a huge superstar: ambition, strength, and also vulnerability.’

Rihanna’s occasional use of shock value, he said, ‘has kept her current, and balanced how classically beautiful she is.’

Rihanna also has a great appreciation for designers, Posen added: ‘That’s why people love to dress her.’

That’s more like it! Rihanna is known for outlandish outfit choices, like this pink-themed ensemble she wore late last month while out and about in Los Angeles