J.Lo Wore the Denim Trend That Makes Outfits Look Expensive

If there’s anyone who knows how to look classy no matter what she’s doing, whether it’s after a workout or on the red carpet, it’s Jennifer Lopez. Always with a Birkin in hand and wearing blazers and coats from the stunning Ralph Lauren collection, she’s the epitome of energy. So when someone asks me how to look more expensive, I always point them to J.Lo’s Street Style Archive, a treasure trove of high-value clothing inspiration. But her best outfits, at least in my opinion, are the ones with denim. She has a knack for making jeans outfits look sophisticated and elegant, which is a skill in itself, and her latest look is no exception.

Earlier this week, the singer and actress was spotted having lunch with her longtime manager Benny Medina outside Italian restaurant Nerano in Beverly Hills. For the daytime scene, Lopez wore mid-wash wide-leg jeans with the perfect subtle fade on the front, and styled a very academic combination of black ankle boots and a striped button-down shirt layered under a brown V-neck sweater and plaid blazer. She completed her outfit with her signature oversized sunglasses, hoop earrings, and Dior black Large D Journey bag.

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Why this denim wash and cut has a processing effect What makes jeans outfits look more expensive is their casual yet sophisticated finish. Unlike more tailored dark-wash jeans, J.Lo’s combination has an effortless look that feels more thrown in rather than perfectly ironed. The subtle distressing on her pair further enhances this relaxed vibe and effortless luxury.

Are you convinced to invest in a pair? You’re in luck. Keep scrolling to recreate Lopez’s lunchtime denim look and shop the mid-wash wide-leg jeans for 2026.