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Jennifer Lopez with lip liner, halter top, and visible bralette© Getty Images

Top 5 Jennifer Lopez style trends from the ‘90s to inspire you


MAY 20, 2020 9:09 AM EDT

Trends from the nineties are making a big come back on the runways and in street style snaps. Fashion is constantly picking out details from the end-of-the-century era to incorporate into today’s styles in renewed and adapted ways. Taking a look back at images from that decade, which was dominated by minimalism, neutral colors and the slip dress, we can find one particular celeb who rocked the red carpet back then and still is today.  Jennifer Lopez  has given us style-inspiration for years with her working-girl looks and sexy dresses, with their plunging necklines like that iconic Versace garment that helped her make her mark in the fashion world.

Let’s look back at JLo’s best ‘90s looks to give us style inspiration in this new decade.

Jennifer Lopez with dark lip liner© GettyImages

High time for lip liner

Darker lip liner was a big trend back in the nineties and was pulled off perfectly by Jennifer. Kylie Jenner ’s line of cosmetics includes lip liners that give dimension to lips instead of enhancing the outline, something that the likes of Rosalia and Elsa Hosk have also been seen wearing. Celebs like Kim Kardashian and Bella Hadid have loyally followed what JLo and other celebrities of that decade wore. Nineties lip liner is one of 2020’s hottest makeup trends.

Jennifer Lopez with blue eyeshadow© GettyImages

Blue eyeshadow

Back in the ‘90s, light-colored eyeshadows often carried a hint of glimmer, and nowadays celebrities like Millie Bobby Brown , Katy Perry and Selena Gomez are also opting for blues and pinks, but in much more intense tones . The return of this bold trend isn’t just because of the nineties are coming back into our lives. Classic blue is also the color of the year, according to Pantone. For the company, the color represents “calm, connection, and confidence,” three qualities that make it perfect in today’s world.

Jennifer Lopez with beige high-waisted pants and jacket, visible bra, and cowboy hat© GettyImages

Bra and attitude out

The boudoir aesthetic is making a strong comeback, with carefree looks featuring jackets or transparent garments that have already been spotted on several stars in recent months . The singer made her debut at the MTV VMA’s in 1998 with a cowboy-esque suit and a clearly visible sports bra. Its strong presence in outfits on the runways of labels like Givenchy and Loewe confirm that this year undergarments can actually be worn as clothes.

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Jennifer Lopez with square-toed, minimalist sandals, dress with thin straps, and pashmina© GettyImages

Square-toed sandals

This year, square-toed shoes are making their mark after making a comeback in the summer 2019. This style of footwear is becoming a great option to add to your closet thanks to brands like By Far and Loq. The sandals, worn by the actress and singer in this picture, reflect the minimalism of the time with its short, thin straps. What’s more, the comfortable and practical heels are easy to wear over the next few months because they go with everything. They’ll be sharing the spotlight with thong sandals and flatforms (flat platform sandals).

Jennifer Lopez with a pink halter-top dress© GettyImages

Halter tops

The 1990s were the years when Rachel Green from Friends and Cher Horowitz from Clueless became TV fashion icons and saw the return of high necklines like the ones that JLo wore at the beginning of 2000. This neckline enhances curves and makes your neck and shoulders look slimmer.