Rita Ora channels a French vibe in a beret as she chooses an uncharacteristically frumpy burgundy ensemble in Paris

Rita Ora's wardrobe certainly has shock factor but her big surprise on Thursday was covering up some of her sensational figure with a somewhat frumpy ensemble.

Though the burgundy skirt and blazer combination wasn't exactly wow-worthy, it was certainly a departure from her usual flesh-flashing performances as she returned to Paris from London.

Rita, 24, got into the spirit by wearing a beret and cat eye sunglasses, having crossed the Channel again to France for Paris Fashion Week.

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Covered up: Rita Ora wore a burgundy ensemble to leave her Paris hotel for a photoshoot with Chanel on Thursday

Covered up: Rita Ora wore a burgundy ensemble to leave her Paris hotel for a photoshoot with Chanel on Thursday

It was a calf length hem and a neckline that signalled a demure update to her daytime wardrobe as she exited her hotel.

Rita had jetted back to Paris where earlier in the week she had made quite impact as she walked for Chanel at their extraordinary AW16 haute couture show. 

She'd worn an open silver blazer without a top beneath, instead using a corset to push up her ample assets for an eyeful. 

She's back: Rita headed back across the channel after a fleeting appearance in Manchester for the start of X Factor

She's back: Rita headed back across the channel after a fleeting appearance in Manchester for the start of X Factor

French vibes: Having returned to Paris for yet more fashion week, Rita was channeling a French vibe in a beret

French vibes: Having returned to Paris for yet more fashion week, Rita was channeling a French vibe in a beret

High neck: She concealed her assets with a high neckline
Low leg: Rita also covered up her legs with a low hemline cut on her skirt

Demure: It was a real departure from her usual flesh-flashing ensembles from other events

The musician was again headed for a visit with the French fashion house when she returned on Thursday, and left her hotel for Chanel's headquarters for a photoshoot in Paris. 

Only the previous day, Rita had rocked up to the opening auditions of X Factor - where she joins the new look panel - wearing a thigh-skimming red dress and matching snakeskin boots. 

She misses the second day of filming for a schedule clash this week, since Monday's filming was postponed to allow Simon Cowell to grieve the loss of his mother Julie on Sunday.

Busy bee: The musician has been all over Europe in recent weeks but made two separate trips to Paris in one week

Busy bee: The musician has been all over Europe in recent weeks but made two separate trips to Paris in one week

Frumpy: The blonde looked older than her years
Playful: She looked excitable during the first day of auditions

What a difference a day makes: On Wednesday (right) Rita was sexy in a red number for Manchester's opening X Factor auditions, while on Thursday (left) she was demure

Racy: Just days ago, Rita was putting on a very daring display as she walked for Chanel at Paris Fashion Week

Racy: Just days ago, Rita was putting on a very daring display as she walked for Chanel at Paris Fashion Week

Daring: Rita wore her tuxedo jacket open with a corset beneath to push up her chest

Daring: Rita wore her tuxedo jacket open with a corset beneath to push up her chest

A source told The Mirror: 'Rita worked her schedule around the X Factor auditions, so when those dates changed, there was a diary clash.

'The project was originally planned to take place at the start of the week but then it was fitted in to coincide with a break in recording The X Factor.'

'When the new dates were arranged, it was hoped she would get back in time for Thursday’s ­auditions. But logistically, it just can’t work.' 

It's not a great start for the former The Voice coach, who was poached from the BBC One program as a new addition to Simon's line-up alongside pal Nick Grimshaw. 

In demand: The starlet was forced to miss the second day of X Factor filming

In demand: The starlet was forced to miss the second day of X Factor filming

Busy: She had filming commitments with Chanel that just couldn't wait

Busy: She had filming commitments with Chanel that just couldn't wait

Non-stop: Rita was due to join her fellow judges for more auditions of the ITV program

Non-stop: Rita was due to join her fellow judges for more auditions of the ITV program

Awkward: She was already letting down Simon Cowell, who poached her from the BBC's The Voice

Awkward: She was already letting down Simon Cowell, who poached her from the BBC's The Voice

 

 

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