Ever since Jennifer Lopez burst onto the scene in the ’90s, she’s proven to be a formidable singer, dancer, and actor — a true triple threat. In recent months, however, Lopez proved that her latest finely-honed skill is of the sartorial variety, particularly: date-night dressing.
In the last month alone, the Hustlers star has showcased her signature saucy sensibilities nonstop during nights out with husband Ben Affleck, rocking revealing cut-outs and the exposed undies trend.
On Tuesday, the “I’m Real” singer wore another date-night look for the books. As an honoree at Elle’s Women in Hollywood Awards, Lopez turned up in an ensemble befitting an awardee. Because she was accompanied by her husband, however, you best believe that look was also hella racy.
J.Lo’s Breastplate Moment
A few days ago, Lopez graced the cover of Elle’s December 2023 Women In Hollywood issue. Looking like actual Hollywood royalty, Lopez positively sparkled in a gold lamé number. She was dubbed “The Icon” and joined the likes of America Ferrera, Taraji P. Henson, and Greta Lee, among others, who each got solo covers and corresponding labels.
To attend the publication’s corresponding soirée, Lopez leaned into her “Icon” label and looked every bit iconic in a sculptural masterpiece. She wore a shiny chrome breast plate by Grace Ling — a departure from her gilded magazine cover — and looked both futuristic and risqué.
The solid artifact was cropped and fully flaunted her belly and slivers of underboob. Save for a few strings keeping the piece in place, it also completely left her back exposed.
Meanwhile, on bottom, Lopez wore a floor-length skirt-dress hybrid. The fitted high-waist skirt had a semi-rounded waistline and was held up by slinky straps.
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Lopez is the latest to join the ranks of celebs who’ve taken to the fashion-forward breast plate look, including Rihanna, Beyoncé, and Julia Fox, among others. While the sculptural piece feels contemporary, especially its spicy iterations, EJ Briones, Bustle Digital Group’s Fashion Market Executive Editor, says “the idea of fashion as armor is nothing new.”
The Breast Plate, In Modern Times: “Over the last few years, designers have been going literal and creating pieces that look like something straight out of Joan of Arc’s wardrobe. Designers like Tom Ford and Jonathan Anderson of Loewe have incorporated this medium to create a look that feels both futuristic with subtle nods to its medieval roots.” — BrionesMatt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images
Honorable Mention: J.Lo’s Jewels
Lopez kept the rest of her look bare, save for shoulder dusters that positively sparkled with brilliance. Upon closer inspection, the intricate earrings were designed to look like a reptile was climbing atop some sort of branch — all encrusted with diamonds, of course. The kooky accessory perfectly framed her sleek bun.
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PDA Is Officially Back
The buzziest part of Lopez’s black carpet entrance, however, was her dapper-looking arm candy. Affleck supported his wife on her big night looking equally riveting in a classic black suit.
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While posing for the cameras, the pair shared a sweet moment and smooched on the carpet.
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Another date night for the books.
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