Jennifer Lopez is not only garnering attention for potentially rekindling her romance with Office Romance co-star Brett Goldstein, but also for a divisive outfit she recently wore on the red carpet.
The 57-year-old Kiss of the Spider Woman actress turned heads – but not necessarily for the right reasons – when she attended the LA Opera’s opening night of Carmen at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Saturday, October 17th.
The multihyphenate stepped out in a dramatic black dress and an extravagant, colorful cloak, which sparked mixed reactions on social media. While some fans praised the glamorous ensemble, others described it as “horrible” and questioned whether it was appropriate for the occasion…
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Jennifer Lopez Wears A Plunging Black Dress And Colorful Cloak To The Opera
The "Love Don't Cost a Thing" singer wore a black Maria Lucia Hohan gown featuring a dramatic, super-plunging neckline, a fitted bodice, and a daring sheer skirt.
She teamed it with an eye-catching, heavily embellished Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda cloak, which featured colorful floral detailing, a vibrant turquoise lining that was visible as she posed for pictures, and oversized brown fur trim around the collar and sleeves. The trim is believed to be faux fur, as Dolce & Gabbana officially announced it was going fur-free in January 2022.
The mom-of-two accessorized with simple black peep-toe heels and a small black clutch, allowing the statement cloak to take center stage. For jewelry, she opted for a striking statement necklace that sat perfectly against the plunging neckline of her dress. She completed the look with an elegant updo and soft, face-framing pieces, keeping the majority of her hair away from the intricate detailing of the ensemble.
Social Media Users Call Jennifer Lopez's Opera Outfit 'Horrible' And 'Tasteless'
Although the outfit certainly made a statement, it wasn't a unanimous hit with social media users. Some felt there was simply too much going on, while others thought it was matronly. Others criticized the revealing neckline, suggesting the overall look lacked the elegance and class expected at such an event.
"Yup, tasteless. Looked like she took it off someone's grandmother," slammed one Instagram user. "Just proves money doesn't buy class," commented a second, while a third echoed: "Always looks cheap to me." "Cover up. Look classy," suggested a fourth.
"Looks like an eccentric old lady who thrifts everything," quipped a fifth. "This looks like when Joey put on all of Chandler's clothes because he wouldn't get out of his chair!" joked a sixth, referencing a memorable scene from Friends.
"Horrible outfit," declared a seventh, while an eighth agreed: "That dress is awful. The whole thing is awful." "OMG... pajamas?" asked a ninth. "Yas Miss Hannigan," wrote a tenth, comparing Lopez to the character from Annie, portrayed by Carol Burnett in the 1982 film and Kathy Bates in the 1999 television adaptation.
"Real life Cruella de Vil," remarked an eleventh, referencing the famously extravagant Disney villain. "I love Jennifer. This is glam but it's too old style glam. Not the fashion for her," wrote a twelfth. "She is an incredibly beautiful woman. I want to know who is styling her now, because I'm disappointed in this look," confessed a thirteenth.
Not everyone felt the same way, however, as several fans thought the vintage-inspired ensemble was perfectly suited to an evening at the opera.
"She's going to the opera so a vintage inspired look it's a perfect choice," defended one fan. "Love this look," praised a second. "Beautiful & Ultra Stunning!" exclaimed a third. "Stunning," agreed a fourth, followed by three hand-clapping emojis.
