Then and now: How Jennifer Lopez reinvents her go-to fashion trends

Jennifer Lopez has made a name for herself as a dancer, singer and actress. Through it all she’s also established herself as a bona fide style star, whose glamorous taste shines both on stage and off. <p>The mother of two – who celebrates her 47th birthday this month – always followed her instincts when it comes to defining her signature style and has effortlessly mastered the key to reinvention. From oversized sunglasses to hoop earrings, we’re breaking down the key elements of Jennifer’s look.</p>
<h2>GOT THE BLUES</h2> It’s in her jeans! J.Lo opted for head-to-toe denim to perform on <i>Today</i> in 2001. She still steps out in a Canadian tuxedo today (here, with son Max in New York). <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<h2>THE BIG REVEAL</h2> The barely there Versace gown Jennifer wore to the 2000 GRAMMY Awards is still one of her most unforgettable outfits. Throughout her career, the “I’m Real” singer has continued to show skin, including as host of the 2015 American Music Awards. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<h2>LATIN FLAIR</h3> In 2001, Jennifer wore this off-the-shoulder top and black skirt to the red carpet premiere of <i>The Wedding Planner</i> in Century City, Calif. Fourteen years later, the actress who got her big break playing Selena wore ruffles again to perform a tribute to the late singer at the Billboard Latin Music Awards. <p>Photo: Getty Images</p>
<h2>HALF TIME</h2> In 1998, Jennifer stepped out for the MTV Movie Awards in LA wearing a sequined crop top. The super-fit star repeated the look this year during a rehearsal for her <i>Today</i> performance alongside Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<h2>UNDER THE SUN</h2> Oversized sunglasses have always been one of the key elements to Jennifer’s glamorous look. The <i>Shades of Blue</i> actress wore shades to a press conference for her movie <i>The Cell</i> in Tokyo in 2001. Over the years, she’s continued to complement her stylish outfits with sunglasses, including during a recent appearance in New York. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<h2>NEARLY NAKED</h2> While she’s always been known for her glow, Jennifer’s neutral lipstick has also been part of her go-to beauty look for years. Here, she wears nude lips in 1998, and again in 2016. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<h2>ALWAYS IN ROTATION</h2> We couldn’t talk about Jennifer’s style without including her hoop earrings. These ever-present accessories were part of her classic 2000 MTV Video Music Awards look. She rocked them again more recently at a photo call in Rabat, Morocco. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<h2>SHINE ON</h2> The stage isn’t the only place where Jennifer sparkles. She wore a plunging sequined dress to the VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards in 1999, and a glittering gown with a high-low hem in 2016 at the <i>American Idol</i> series finale in Hollywood. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<h2>FLASHBACK</h2> Let’s get loud! Jennifer gets plenty of sartorial inspiration from the past. Here, we put the spotlight on the colourful looks she’s worn that were influenced by the ‘70s. The triple threat smiles at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards in New York, and busts a move backstage at a 2015 taping of <i>American Idol</i>. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<h2>BLANK SLATE</h2> The “On the Floor” singer knows you can’t go wrong when wearing white from head to toe. She wore white (including long overcoats) at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards in LA, and again sixteen years later while stepping out in New York. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
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