From Latex to Rhinestones: Jennifer Lopez’s 7 Most Controversial Dresses of the Year
Jennifer Lopez at the Golden Globes
Every woman enjoys receiving compliments. As Jennifer Lopez prepared for the Golden Globes ceremony on January 11th, she likely anticipated dazzling the crowd and capturing admiring glances. However, her experience turned out quite differently. The moment the star stepped onto the red carpet, her outfit was swiftly labeled as one of the worst of the evening. Even the mermaid-style dress, which perfectly accentuated her toned figure, couldn’t save her from the criticism.
Jennifer Lopez at the Grammy Awards
Jennifer Lopez works out six days a week, which is why she often opts for form-fitting outfits. However, this time, the godet silhouette played a cruel trick on her. The star chose a Jean-Louis Scherrer dress that was almost sheer, but the internet quickly criticized her ‘beige madness.’ The issue wasn’t the dress’s revealing nature—J.Lo has long accustomed us to her daring style—but rather the unflattering shade of the mesh. The fabrics on the torso and the hem differed in color, the mesh gathered in places, and overall, the outfit didn’t look luxurious, making an awkward pair with the artist’s diamond earrings and rings. Nevertheless, style has never been Jennifer Lopez’s strong suit—but no one can outshine her on stage!
Jennifer Lopez at Benny Medina’s Birthday
Jennifer Lopez’s debut album, which brought her worldwide fame, was released in 1999. With her love for glamour, she perfectly fit into the 2000s. In 2000, the star appeared at the Grammy Awards in a cult Versace dress with a tropical print, setting a high bar for herself that has been challenging to surpass. Among J.Lo’s best looks are the green Jean Dessès dress from the 2006 Oscars, the silver Marchesa dress from the 2007 Met Gala, and several other outfits. However, her fashion journey has seen many more misses than hits.
Jennifer Lopez at the ‘Othello’ Musical Premiere
The singer frequently tops the lists of stars with questionable taste, mainly because she loves to wear everything luxurious at once. In a single outfit, she can combine feathers and rhinestones, hats and thigh-high boots, fur and beads—the concept of minimalism is foreign to her. Meanwhile, Hollywood has at least one relevant example of how a star can completely change her style with age—Pamela Anderson.
Jennifer Lopez at the Grammy Pre-Party
After turning 50, Pamela Anderson embraced simplicity and thrives in it. In contrast, Jennifer Lopez, after 50, has grown even more fond of body-hugging tops, skinny jeans, and platform sandals. For red carpet events, she prefers deep necklines, daring slits, and shiny fabrics. However, many of her street-style looks can serve as examples for those interested in current trends: a chiffon skirt paired with a chunky knit sweater, an oversized suit with wide-leg trousers—and these are just a few of her many successful fashion formulas.
Jennifer Lopez at Alba Restaurant in Los Angeles
The fact that one of Jennifer Lopez’s first appearances in 2026 turned out to be a failure was just another link in a chain of events. In 2025, the singer was also heavily criticized for her unsuccessful outfits, one of the worst being her ‘spider’ dress. In January, the star attended the premiere of her film ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ at the Sundance Film Festival, wearing a black Valdrin Sahiti dress topped with a silver web by Hassanzadeh. At the premiere, J.Lo was accompanied by Ben Affleck, and internet users dubbed the ‘spider’ outfit the ‘revenge dress,’ seeing it as an attempt to make her ex-husband regretful. However, Affleck appeared unimpressed and maintained a composed expression.
Jennifer Lopez at the ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ Premiere
The star’s look for the 2025 Grammy pre-party was also unsuccessful—a latex burgundy dress with a gold sheen. However, J.Lo sometimes opts for elegance, which turns out to be a more winning choice. Nevertheless, no matter how much Jennifer Lopez loves bold and revealing outfits, with her figure, she can pull off anything—and the rest is a matter of taste. Which of the star’s looks from the past year do you think was the least successful? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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