The Jennifer Lopez Style Transformation: From Velour Tracksuits To Glittery Bodysuits And Every Kinda Suit In Between

I dare you to find a shot of Jennifer Lopez looking this dressed-down from 2014. Even in tracksuits, the performer is in full regalia, hair, makeup, and accessories included. This was the era of Chris Judd, when Lopez channeled a more relaxed vibe to match her husband’s.

Giant hoop earrings, a striped pageboy cap, and matching pastel pink hoodie? Ah, the early aughts.

Post-divorce from Chris Judd, J.Lo kicks her style up a notch with glossy, Shirley Temple ringlets, lit-from-within skin, and daring low-cut ensembles.

Though she received unmitigated criticism for the inexplicable volume of her hair, Lopez’s rose petal pink Versace mermaid gown at the 2002 Oscars was simply divine.

One part Bianca Jagger, one part Diana Ross, and several parts hip hop goddess, this is one statement ensemble. What the outfit is trying to say, however, is lost on me.

Ah, the era of Bennifer. In all fairness, Ben Affleck is still one half of a Bennifer couple, but this dashing duo just wasn’t meant to be. Still, Lopez’s circa-2003 ensembles are modern classics, this vintage-inspired Valentino stunner included.

Another red carpet event, another semi-color-coordinated ensemble for Bennifer. Lopez certainly rocked a lot of skin-baring gowns back in the day (though that particular facet of her personal style hasn’t changed very much in ten years).

The glamorous couple both rocked white satin at the Daredevil premiere in 2003, though Lopez’s is incorporated into the bodice of her incredibly streamlined gown.

This particular denim-accented getup was lost to history until now. Despite the fact that J.Lo is fit enough to rock a look like this, I’m relieved that the ensemble hasn’t resurfaced.

Post-Affleck, Lopez adopted a more pared-down look, though her glamour is still very much intact. Michael Kors certainly knew what he was doing when he created this grecian stunner.

A somewhat fluffy-looking dress and matching cream boots kept the singer chic and comfortable for a public appearance.

Lopez was all about sparkle and glitz in an embellished column gown at the premiere of her film Shall We Dance? in 2004.

For every fashion hit, there must be several misses, and this confused Kids Choice Awards ensemble is one of the latter.

During her first blissful wedded year with Marc Anthony, Lopez rocked a bias-cut satin gown at the Latina Billboard Awards.

Lopez was incredibly–and unusually–restrained in a grey turtleneck and silver satin maxi skirt at the premiere of An Unfinished Life.

Lopez was a vision in an embroidered red mini at the anniversary of The Los Angeles Free Clinic in 2006.

Lopez was golden from head to toe snapping up an MTV Video Music Award award in 2006.

A newly pregnant Jennifer Lopez greeted fans at a Good Morning America concert in 2007.

The singer demonstrated just how chic maternity style can be in an angelic single-shoulder gown alongside fellow performer John Legend.

Post-pregnancy at the premiere of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Lopez picked up her sultry style again.

There are no words for this glittering bodysuit. Only an internationally renowned pop icon could possibly wear this anywhere.

This gorgeous gilded Marchesa, worn by Lopez at the 2009 Golden Globes, is just shy of iconic.

The now-designer began to rock beautifully cut sheath dresses by day, to supplement her cheekier numbers by night.

The singer began her now-infamous obsession with nude platforms heels. In all fairness, she wears them well.

This jaw-dropping Zuhair Murad number, worn by Lopez to the 2010 Met Ball, put all other gowns to shame.

The singer bloomed at Glamour’s 2011 Women of the Year awards.

Lopez renewed her obsession with sparkle when donning this bedazzled silver jumpsuit/bikini/mesh bodysuit for a concert in 2012.

The multitalented Lopez was a vision in muted florals (and matching eyeshadow, of course), on the red carpet in 2013.

However, the fun isn’t over yet. The singer throws on this little number for a concert. She’s how old and looking like a 20-something?

At 45 years old, J.Lo is just as edgy, sultry, and chic as she was when she began performing two decades ago.