Who Says Sweatshirts-and-Jeans Are Too Laid-Back? This Jennifer Lopez Layering Hack Gives The Look a Chic Makeover

The constant stream of heatwaves this summer forced me to neglect my favorite sweatshirts. So, to make up for lost street style looks, I'm incorporating casual crewnecks into my fall outfits. And who is my blueprint? Jennifer Lopez, and the layering hack that twisted her sweatshirt and statement jeans into an office-proof pairing on September 1.

As soon as Lopez switched her calendar from August to September, she started delivering style inspiration for the new season. After an outdoor brunch in New York City's West Village, she showed off her sweatshirt-polishing skills in a white button-down stacked beneath an oversized cool blue crewneck. By revealing the Oxford shirt's collar, the fleece-lined pullover looked less like loungewear and more like a crewneck knit.

To finish her perfect-for-fall 'fit, the Maid In Manhattan actor tucked both tops into the belted high-rise jeans. She then accessorized with an oversized black leather clutch by Bottega Veneta, brown peep-toe heels, and aviator sunglasses from the Miami-based brand Past Midnight.

Because she's J.Lo, she couldn't step-and-repeat without an assortment of sparklers. So, she frosted herself in diamond stud earrings, tennis bracelets, and a classic silver watch.

It's been a minute since a stylesetter gave the straight-from-middle-school styling hack another chance. Back in 2020, Dua Lipa's wore an argyle knit from Burberry over a white collar. In 2023, Uma Thurman paired a sky blue Prada sweater with a white button-down, its collar and cuffs visible beyond its ribbed trim.

Even rarer to see? A celebrity trading traditional knitwear for comfort-first sweats. Even if other A-listers don't follow Lopez's lead, you certainly should. Shop similar sweatshirts, button-downs, and jeans below.

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