Gather around for a lesson in style, courtesy of Jennifer Lopez!
The "Booty" singer, 45, knows a thing or two when it comes to fashion. It's nearly impossible to pinpoint a style flub in all of her 20 years in the spotlight. (Okay, some of those In Living Color "Fly Girl" spandex getups were somewhat questionable. She slayed the scene in a number of hot pant looks for her True Love press tour this week, and for the American Idol auditions in October. In each case, Lopez was successful in maintaining her feminine appeal, and saving us all from predictable body-conscious dresses.
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Show Off Curves in Sailor Pants
J. Lo wore sailor pants with gold-finished buttons by Zuhair Murad for an appearance on Thursday, Nov. 6, in New York City. The key to this look? The American Idol judge tucked her sheer long-sleeved top into the high-waisted bottoms for a promising hourglass effect.
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Exercise Elegance in Wide Leg Pants
The Bronx-born beauty looked runway-ready in black wide leg pants by Paula Ka at the Late Show with David Letterman on Wednesday, Nov. 5. She paired the roomy silhouette with a sexy crisscross crop top by Milly and a tuxedo cape blazer from Noon by Noor.
Stand Out in Gauchos
Such a difficult look to pull off, but the songstress did it with ease. The gorgeous mom looked effortless in basic gauchos from Alice + Olivia, teamed with a gold chain top by Naeem Khan on Oct. 29, in Los Angeles.
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Steal the Show In a Bright Cropped Pant Suit
The only lady at the judges table for American Idol, took all the attention in a vibrant green ICB suit featuring slouchy green harem-style slacks with a matching cropped blazer.
This article originally appeared on Usmagazine.com: Jennifer Lopez Kills It in Sailor Pants, Gauchos, and Loose Slacks: See Her Lesson in Sexing Up Pants