Jennifer Lopez Is Hell-Bent on Bringing Back a Polarizing Denim Trend
- Kendall Jenner and Katie Holmes offer different takes on styling blazers and jeans, showcasing the versatility of the classic combination.
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Regardless of your career field, age, social class, or aesthetic, there's one combination that almost everyone has worn at some point or another: the classic blazer and jeans.
The two items make up a timeless uniform that fits nearly any occasion and has endless opportunities for personalization. Kendall Jenner, for example, likes styling straight-leg denim with vintage-inspired fitted blazers . Katie Holmes, on the other hand, often pairs baggy styles with brightly-colored suit jackets . Meanwhile, I am currently fixated on wearing these studded Reformation jeans with my favorite oversized black blazer.
On Dec. 15, Jennifer Lopez offered yet another interpretation of the age-old pairing, when she attended a screening of her new film Unstoppable. She embodied the groovy aesthetic of the '70s, wearing powder blue (one of the era's biggest color trends ) from head to toe.
Jennifer Lopez goes full-on retro, in a powder blue blazer and flare jeans. (Image credit: Backgrid)
She chose a cornflower blazer with contrasting velvet trim on its wide-notch lapels—another relic of the disco era. Her chiffon blouse was of the same time period, featuring buttons down the front and a flouncy bow at the neck. Lopez kept the retro vibes consistent throughout her whole 'fit, with a pair of low-rise flare jeans in a similar light blue wash. The tighter-fitting style stands in opposition of today's denim trends , which mostly center a baggier fit—making them a hot topic for debate.
The actor—smartly, I might add—used accessories to break up the cloud-like color story. Lopez chose velvet platform pumps in dusty rose and finished with the holy grail of handbags . Her ivory croc Birkin offered a touch of modernity that made the old-school outfit feel much more appropriate for the modern day.
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