Jennifer Lopez is the definition of a modern-day style icon. From memorable looks in the ’90s to several of the most head-turning Met Gala outfits of all time, she has consistently been serving the best looks of the past few decades. Her bold fashion choices, made alongside her longtime stylists Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn, are an undeniable part of her appeal.
It’s not an exaggeration to say that the 53-year-old multihyphenate is one of the best-dressed celebrities at any red carpet event. Lopez wears every outfit with utter confidence, beauty, and grace — and inspires legions of fans in the process. Her series of magical Ralph Lauren wedding dresses and the Alexander McQueen bridal look she repurposed from 2004’s “Jersey Girl” come to mind. But probably, her most influential look is the green sheer Versace gown she wore to the 2000 Grammys that sparked the very creation of Google Images.
Whether she’s at the 2023 Met Gala in a Ralph Lauren halter gown paired with a fascinator and a flowing train, or she’s simply stepping out in Los Angeles in all-black activewear with her Birkin bag in hand, Jennifer Lopez continues to be one of the most impactful style icons of our generation. She has a signature style that inspires every outfit she wears, incorporating glamorous, sultry, and sophisticated elements into her wardrobe that all feel authentically her.
All of Lopez’s outfits are proof that this style icon could wear anything and still look stylish. Scroll ahead to see Lopez’s unparalleled sense of fashion on display.— Additional reporting by Lauren Harano
Jennifer Lopez at the 2023 LACMA Art+Film Gala, November 2023
Jennifer Lopez glowed in a Gucci gold gown with a lace skirt and a cutout bodice at the 2023 LACMA Art+Film Gala on Nov. 4.
Jennifer Lopez on Date Night, October 2023
Jennifer Lopez wowed on date night with husband Ben Affleck in a green plunging gown with a slit and a ruffle hem.
Jennifer Lopez at the Brunello Cucinelli Dinner in Los Angeles, October 2023
At the Brunello Cucinelli dinner on Oct. 19, Jennifer Lopez wore a sparkly vest as a top and paired it with a white maxi skirt and blazer thrown over her shoulders.
Jennifer Lopez in Los Angeles in October 2023
Jennifer Lopez stepped out in a R13 baggy denim jumpsuit, which she paired with Timberland boots and an Hermes Birkin bag, in Los Angeles on October 6.
Jennifer Lopez at the 5th Daytime Beauty Awards in 2023
JLo epitomizes glamour and romance in a Bach Mai dress with a plunging neckline and dramatic ruffle hem at the 5th Daytime Beauty Awards in Los Angeles on October 1.
Jennifer Lopez at the 17th Annual CFDA Awards in 1998
This sheer black dress was one of J Lo’s most iconic looks from the ’90s, for obvious reasons.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2019 Grammy Awards
J Lo gave everyone at the 2019 Grammy Awards a run for their money when she showed up in this head-to-toe white outfit.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2000 Grammy Awards
It’s not hard to see why this sexy Versace dress broke the internet.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2019 Met Gala
The Met Gala will never be the same, thanks to Jennifer Lopez’s glitzy 2019 look.
Jennifer Lopez Shopping in West Hollywood in 2023
Lopez went for a dramatic slitted Valentino denim dress while shopping for furniture on June 6, 2023. The swingy peekaboo flaps of her maxi revealed knee-high leather boots, which she complemented with a matching Gucci purse. Oversize hoops, aviator sunglasses with translucent lenses, and her engagement ring and wedding band rounded out the boho-inspired outfit.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2015 American Music Awards
The 2015 American Music Awards was blessed with one of J Lo’s sexiest dresses of them all.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards
White on white never looked quite so hot. A classic J Lo look!
Jennifer Lopez at the 2018 Met Gala
The Balmain dress that Jennifer Lopez wore to the 2018 Met Gala will go down in history as one of her most groundbreaking looks yet.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2015 Oscars
It’s a fact: no one looked more beautiful at the 2015 Academy Awards than Jennifer Lopez in this princess gown.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2017 Billboard Latin Music Awards
The killer cutouts on J Lo’s 2017 Billboard Latin Music Awards dress were the perfect mix of striking and sexy.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2002 “Enough” Premiere
Pretty in pink, J Lo was a vision at the 2002 “Enough” premiere.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2009 Oscars
J Lo looked good from every angle in this gold shimmering dress.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2018 American Music Awards
Pink and powerful, this dress made waves in 2018.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards
Sheer and sparkly, this dress worn by J Lo to the 2015 Billboard Music Awards was just as beautiful as it was intriguing.
Jennifer Lopez at the 1997 Oscars
The ’90s witnessed some of Jennifer Lopez’s best looks, including this chic dress.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2017 Met Gala
Baby blue never looked better than it did on Jennifer Lopez at the 2017 Met Gala.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2018 Time 100 Gala
It’s no surprise that J Lo turned heads when she wore this Zuhair Murad couture gown to the Time 100 Gala in 2018.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2017 Grammy Awards
Leave it to Jennifer Lopez to make this light pink dress look like a dream.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards
It would have been hard for J Lo to not stand out in this sequined ensemble.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2018 Billboard Latin Music Awards
Is there ever a time J Lo doesn’t shine? The answer to that question is, of course, no.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2006 Oscars
Jennifer Lopez looked gorgeous in green at the 78th Annual Academy Awards.
Jennifer Lopez at Her 2018 MTV VMAs Vanguard Award Celebration
Complete with a fashion-forward belt and head-turning shades, this look puts every other outfit to shame.
Jennifer Lopez at Nickelodeon’s 2004 Kids’ Choice Awards
In a knit beret, cropped pants, and a sequined cardigan, J Lo looked too cute at the Annual Kids’ Choice Awards in 2004.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2015 Golden Globe Awards
J Lo looked fiercely fashionable at the 2015 Golden Globe Awards.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2019 CFDA Fashion Awards
The two-piece set that Jennifer Lopez wore to the 2019 CFDA Fashion Awards was complete with a sparkly crop top and flowy skirt.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2019 Oscars
The shimmering Tom Ford dress that J Lo wore to the 2019 Academy Awards show was the epitome of head-turning fashion.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards
Only Jennifer Lopez could make a red-hot outfit like this look effortlessly tasteful.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2010 Met Gala
Jennifer Lopez’s 2010 Met Gala dress embodied style, grace, and sophisticated fashion.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2012 Oscars
J Lo looked like a vision in silver in her 2012 Academy Awards dress.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2016 Golden Globe Awards
Jennifer Lopez looked bright and beautiful on the red carpet of the 2016 Golden Globe Awards in this yellow gown.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards
Jennifer Lopez’s silver cutout dress brightened up the entire red carpet at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards
No shirt, no problem. Jennifer Lopez’s 2018 Billboard Music Awards look proved that less is in fact more.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Sheer, sparkly, and complete with a fur shawl, this 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party dress stole the show.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2018 “Second Act” World Premiere
Jennifer Lopez looked like a class act in this bright pink dress that was complete with a long train at the 2018 “Second Act” premiere.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2011 BAFTA Brits to Watch Event
Complete with cutouts and abs, this 2011 look will never not be hot.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2013 Golden Globe Awards
Sexy and sheer, J Lo’s 2013 Golden Globe Awards dress was hard not to stare at.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2013 Met Gala
This cheetah print dress accentuated all of J Lo’s killer curves.
Jennifer Lopez at the 1998 MTV Movie Awards
J Lo shimmered even back in 1998.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards
Jennifer Lopez brought the heat to the MTV Video Music Awards in 2018 when she wore this sexy silver dress.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2004 Golden Globe Awards
The yellow dress that J Lo wore to the 2004 Annual Golden Globe Awards was effortlessly glamorous.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscars Party
The deep blue hues on J Lo’s 2019 Vanity Fair Oscars party dress made it sexy and romantic.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2002 Oscars
This 2002 outfit worn by J Lo to the 74th Annual Academy Awards was subtly sexy.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards
High boots and a sun hat went hand in hand to make this look head-turning.
Jennifer Lopez at the 1998 MTV VMAs
A cowboy hat, but make it fashion. Jennifer Lopez rocked a stylish hat with a cropped shirt and tan pants at the 1998 MTV VMAs.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2015 Met Gala
J Lo knows how to show off her curves, and this 2015 Met Gala dress highlighted each and every one of them.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2015 Tony Awards
This off-the-shoulder dress that Jennifer Lopez wore to the 2015 Tony Awards was both elegant and sophisticated.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2011 Met Gala
The term “red-hot” took on a whole new meaning after Jennifer Lopez wore this to the 2011 Met Gala.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2007 Us Weekly Presents Us Hot Hollywood Event
Jennifer Lopez was all business in this bold blazer and flared pants.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2007 Oscars
We loved the retro look Jennifer Lopez rocked at the 2007 Academy Awards.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2003 Oscars
No one can pull off pastel green quite as well as J Lo can.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2014 American Music Awards
The 2014 American Music Awards were in for a treat when Jennifer Lopez arrived on the red carpet wearing this light pink wrap-around Reem Acra dress.
Jennifer Lopez Performing at the American Airlines Arena in 2012
Every one of J Lo’s performance outfits are striking, but this one deserves a round of applause.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2010 Oscars
This whimsical dress made Jennifer Lopez look like royalty at the 2010 Academy Award show.
Jennifer Lopez at the 1998 Golden Globe Awards
J Lo showed off her toned body in this outfit that she wore to the 55th Annual Golden Globe Awards in 1998.
Jennifer Lopez at “The Flash” Los Angeles Premiere, June 2023
Jennifer Lopez wowed in a plunging Gucci gown with a black bodice and a peach skirt with a flowing train. The singer, who accessorized with Le Vian and Anabela Chan jewelry, matched with her husband, Ben Affleck, who wore a classic black suit.
Jennifer Lopez at the Guess Spring 2018 Campaign Reveal
The dreamy blue ensemble that J Lo wore at the 2018 Guess Spring Campaign Reveal was nothing short of glamorous.
Jennifer Lopez in New York City in 2012
J Lo’s street style is so good that it puts everyone else’s to shame.
Jennifer Lopez Shopping in LA in 2023
Lopez wore the La Double J Artemis shirt dress with her bedazzled logofied Gucci platforms and Foundrae jewelry while furniture shopping in LA in June 2023.
Jennifer Lopez Promoting Delola on Instagram
Lopez styled a strapless red Cult Gaia dress with an asymmetrical feathered hemline with pointed-toe stiletto heels and geometric chain-link jewelry for “Sunday Funday” Delola drinks on June 11, 2023.