The annual CFDA Fashion Awards take place this Monday and while it’s always interesting to see which stars wear which designers, we’re looking forward to the ceremony for another reason. (And no, it’s not because we can’t wait to see if Barbie shows up to accept the Board of Directors’ Tribute award.) We’re super excited to see Jennifer Lopez receive her Fashion Icon Award.
If you’re wondering why the council is bestowing this honor on J.Lo, we have one word for you: Versace. Yes, her revealing Grammy gown belongs in the fashion hall of fame, but she didn’t stop there. The singer/actress/dancer actually has a history of memorable red carpet looks. From sexy strappy dresses in the 90s to haute couture scene-stealers the past few years, J.Lo’s style is legendary.
So we put together a slideshow of her most stunning looks to remind you why she is a certified icon.
Best Jennifer Lopez Looks
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1997
Jennifer Lopez’s embellished Badgley Mischka really shined at the Oscars.
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1997
The 90s are back in style and we think the slinky black gown with open back Jennifer wore to the 1997 APLA Fashion Benefit deserves a reissue.
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2000
The Versace gown that made Jennifer a legend. The singer certainly was the center of attention at the Grammys thanks to this plunging patterned number.
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2000
Jennifer rocked a sparkling crop top with matching pants to the MTV Video Music Awards. But her accessories, namely that flashy belt and bandana, really stole the spotlight.
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2003
This minty one-shoulder Valentino gown at the Oscars was pretty breathtaking.
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2007
Jennifer flaunting some sideboob at the Golden Globes before sideboob was a thing.
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2007
The ornate collar on Jennifer’s Marchesa gown at the Oscars made the look. As did her Old Hollywood curls.
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2011
Jennifer’s colorful Gucci gown and matching bolero made her the star of the Met Gala.
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2011
Jennifer showed off her famous legs at Glamour's Women of the Year Awards thanks to this nude Versace.
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2015
Jennifer had a princess moment at the Oscars decked out in a gorgeous Elie Saab ballgown.
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2016
She literally lit up the red carpet at the Golden Globes in this yellow Giambattista Valli gown complete with cape.
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2017
OK, Jennifer played it pretty safe at the Met Gala celebrating Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between, but her sky blue Valentino haute couture gown was still stunning.
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2018
Proving she’s one of the queens of the Met Gala, Jennifer’s cross-emblazoned Balmain creation with feathered skirt slayed.
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2018
Because icons require epic trains. Jennifer’s pink tulle Giambattista Valli haute couture gown at the New York premiere of Second Act put all other trains to shame.
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