Jennifer Lopez made quite a statement at Elle’s 2023 Women in Hollywood event with her bold and daring outfit. A stunning ensemble that seamlessly blended elegance with a touch of edginess, turned heads and sparked conversations. Lopez continues to redefine red carpet fashion, effortlessly pushing boundaries and leaving a lasting impression on the audience with her fearless style choices.

Jennifer Lopez sported a special shiny silver-blue chest plate created by Grace Ling, an artist from Singapore who mixes fashion and 3D tech to make sustainable designs. The piece was made to fit Lopez’s chest, shoulders, and upper body, showing off her toned abs from the front, and it has a completely open back. Lopez paired it with a tight, long, black skirt that highlighted her classic hourglass shape.

The eye-catching breastplate trend has been embraced by numerous celebrities, like Zendaya, Rihanna, and many others (pictures below), leading some to view it as a powerful symbol on the red carpet. This style not only provides coverage for cleavage, but also embodies a modern interpretation of graceful femininity and strength.

JLo went on to receive her fifth Elle’s Icon Award, emphasizing, “Of all the things I thought I would grow up to be when I was a little girl, the last thing on my list was icon.”

Lopez took the opportunity to talk about breaking boundaries and celebrating women’s strengths in Hollywood, sharing, “The things that women are usually criticized for and kept out of rooms for, things like changing our minds, things like being emotional, and having our attention in several different places at once, are actually our superpowers and the essence of who we are. That is what it is to actually be a woman.”

Despite Jennifer Lopez’s fabulous figure, her outfit stirred up some criticism. While many admire her bold fashion choice, some found reasons to critique a star. Fashion is subjective, and not everyone agreed with the daring elements of her outfit.

• This dress is horrible!!! Sorry Jen, I’m sincere. © la_degiu / Instagram
• She is a beautiful woman, but at 50 something — don’t think she needs to dress like a 20 yr old. Uncool. © ckatz25 / Instagram
• Horrible, horrible top! Have more respect for yourself. We all know you have a wonderful body — now show us some class in the old Hollywood style with your clothes. © lboobala / Instagram

Jennifer Lopez is no stranger to fashion critiques, and her recent outfit choice is just the latest addition to the list. Recently, followers tried to catch Jennifer Lopez retouching her photo in a bikini. But no matter what JLo is stunning and looks incredibly young without a drop of botox.