Forget Crop Tops—Jennifer Lopez's Backless Going-Out Halter Shows Just as Much Skin

While Jennifer Lopez and I follow different work dress codes, she has always been my blueprint for day-to-night dressing. My biggest takeaway? With a neutral-led color palette, even going-out tops can work for my first meeting of the day, my last appointment, and dinner with friends hours after I slam my laptop shut. Case in point: the backless option she wore outside of her office on August 20.

Before a full day behind her Beverly Hills desk, paparazzi captured Lopez's outfit. She wore a racerback top from St. Agni, the Australian label beloved by Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, Jennifer Lawrence, and more. The on-sale, cream top took a "business in front, party in the back" approach to the timeless summer staple.

From the front, the sleeveless, high-neck design was surprisingly full-coverage for a tank top style. But as soon as Lopez turned, the majority of her back and shoulders were completely exposed, with a single waistband holding it in place. Its cut-outs perfectly showcased the low-rise waistband of her wide-leg, khaki-colored jeans, another hero item for Lopez.

The "Let's Get Loud" singer loves to keep her fans guessing, so she skipped past her extensive Hermès Birkin collection and carried Dior's Groove 25 Bag instead. The quilted top-handle tote, which elevated 2026's bowling bag trend, wasn't large enough to hold her laptop. However, it matched the shade of her platform pumps (and was a perfectly compact pick for an after-work happy hour).

Forget Crop Tops—Jennifer Lopez's Backless Going-Out Halter Shows Just as Much Skin

Lopez added St. Agni to her wardrobe two years ago. Much like Sofia Richie Grainge and Lawrence, the Office Romance actor must have been drawn to the brand's on-trend takes on wardrobe staples.

In June 2024, outside the same office in Beverly Hills, her summer whites outfit from St. Agni paired a bold split-sleeve blazer with the widest of wide-leg trousers. The next month, she dressed down the same tailored jacket with a Gucci bra top, drawstring Isabel Marant jeans, and sky-high Aquazzura sandals.

If I know J.Lo (and after years of covering her in-office outfits, I think I do), it's that St. Agni has a soft spot in her after-hours attire, too. But since the $130 going-out top is on sale (down from $270), it won't stick around for long, with some sizes already sold out at the time of publishing. If you're out of luck, shop similar pieces below.

Amal Clooney Wore Optical Illusion Jeans Cosigned by Jennifer Lopez—Fall-Ready Styles Start at $44

My list of must-try jean trends for 2026 is growing; it currently includes all the silhouettes one denim expert revealed to me as the must-watch of the year (save for baggy jeans, because I’ve been wearing those for years). That said, one style that didn’t land on said aforementioned list, but is clearly due for big, big things this year, is flare jeans. With a growing list of celebrity fans that includes Meghan Markle, Jennifer Lopez, Reese Witherspoon, Cindy Crawford, Kendrick Lamar (you know that moment), and, of course, Amal Clooney, there’s no denying the retro denim style that was popular in the early aughts is back—and bigger than ever.

The fact that Clooney wore flared jeans is noteworthy in and of itself. The human rights lawyer is known for her refined dressing approach, regularly opting for billowy trousers, trendy boho blouses, and comfy sweater dresses—all staples that read elegant and timeless. So, when I spotted her earlier this year in the laid-back blues while out to dinner with hubby George Clooney, I knew I had to write about it. Of course, the fact that she wore flare jeans, the style countless celebs have worn the last few weeks, is noteworthy, too, as it further cements the style’s ‘It’ status for 2026.