Jennifer Lopez Costume
Channel the ultimate pop icon in her most legendary red carpet look.
Jennifer Lopez is a global pop icon, dancer, and actress celebrated for her boundary-pushing fashion. Her most famous look is the sheer green tropical-print dress worn to the 2000 Grammy Awards, which famously inspired the creation of Google Images. This costume guide helps you recreate that historic red carpet moment with a flowing printed dress, matching briefs, and bronzed glam.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Jennifer Lopez costume
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Green tropical print maxi dress
A sheer chiffon maxi dress featuring a green jungle leaf print, long sleeves, and an ultra-deep plunging V-neckline.
DIY: Use a green tropical print sarong or fabric pinned over a matching green bodysuit.
Green high-waisted briefs
High-waisted swim bottoms or briefs in a matching emerald or forest green shade to wear under the sheer dress.
DIY: Use a solid green one-piece swimsuit or bodysuit instead.
Double-sided fashion tape
Heavy-duty body tape to secure the deep plunging neckline of the dress to your skin.
Rhinestone hoop earrings
Large, sparkly silver hoop earrings to capture the early 2000s red carpet glam.
Silver strappy heels
Metallic silver high-heeled sandals with thin straps.
DIY: Any metallic or nude strappy sandals you already own.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the green high-waisted briefs or a seamless green bodysuit to wear underneath the sheer dress.
- 2
Slip on the green tropical print maxi dress, aligning the deep plunge neckline down the center.
- 3
Apply double-sided fashion tape along the inner edges of the dress neckline and press firmly to clean, dry skin to secure the fabric.
- 4
Put on the large silver rhinestone hoop earrings.
- 5
Step into the silver strappy high heels.
- 6
Style your hair and apply bronzed makeup to complete the red carpet look.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in a voluminous, half-up, half-down blowout with soft waves. For makeup, go for a bronzed, glowing complexion, a smoky brown eye, and a glossy nude lip.
Jennifer Lopez for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with a partner dressed as a 2000s-era backup dancer or in a sharp black suit as her red-carpet date.
- group
- Gather friends to dress as J.Lo through the decades, including her 'Jenny from the Block' cargo pants look and her Super Bowl halftime outfit.
- kids
- A mini version of her iconic pink velour tracksuit from her early music videos.
- Plus size
- Look for a stretch-knit tropical print wrap dress with a deep V-neck for a comfortable, secure, and flattering fit.
- pet
- A tiny green tropical print dog shirt or bandana.
Tips
- Fashion tape is non-negotiable for this dress; apply it to clean, dry skin before putting on lotion or body oil.
- If the sheer fabric feels too revealing, wear a nude or green seamless bodysuit underneath instead of just briefs.
- Walk with confidence—the flowing fabric of the dress looks best when you are moving.
Jennifer Lopez costume FAQ
- What dress did J.Lo wear that inspired Google Images?
- She wore a green tropical-print silk chiffon Versace dress to the 42nd Grammy Awards in 2000, which generated so many search queries it led to the creation of Google Image Search.
- How do you keep the J.Lo green dress from falling open?
- Use high-quality double-sided fashion tape or fabric adhesive along the entire plunge line to secure the dress directly to your skin.
- What makeup goes best with this costume?
- A classic 2000s bronzed glow, featuring heavy bronzer, a smoky eye, and ultra-glossy nude lips.
Did you know? Jennifer Lopez's green Versace dress at the 2000 Grammys was so widely searched online that it directly inspired Google to create Google Images.