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Jennifer Lopez Bares Her Toned Arms in a Plunging Black Bodysuit With a Surprising Cutout for a Midday Gym Session

Jennifer Lopez Bares Her Toned Arms in a Plunging Black Bodysuit With a Surprising Cutout for a Midday Gym Session

Leo season is in full swing, and Jennifer Lopez continues to serve main-character energy.

On August 19, the “On the Floor” singer showed off her toned physique on her way to a midday gym session in Calabasas, California. Coffee in hand, Lopez strutted through the parking lot in a black bodysuit with a plunging halter-neckline. Her sculpted arms were on full display in the sleeveless design, which featured a faux waistband and subtle ruching along the bust.

Jennifer Lopez Bares Her Toned Arms in a Plunging Black Bodysuit With a Surprising Cutout for a Midday Gym Session

As she walked past paparazzi, Lopez shared a glimpse at the full outfit from behind, including a surprising, lower back cutout that created the illusion of a two-piece look. On her feet, the style icon also wore a pair of white sneakers and ribbed crew socks pulled over the hem of her leggings, giving the Gen-Z gym trend her stamp of approval. She completed the outfit with gold-rimmed, aviator sunglasses, mini gold earrings, and a high ponytail.

In October, Lopez commented on her strict workout regiment during an interview on CBS Mornings. “I lift heavy, I do a lot of weights now because as you get older you need to start doing that in your 30s,” she told Gayle King. “And you need to do that because, even if you’re like, into cardio and you want to be slim or drop weight or whatever, muscle is the thing that burns fat.”

Jennifer Lopez Bares Her Toned Arms in a Plunging Black Bodysuit With a Surprising Cutout for a Midday Gym Session

Recently, the mom of two showed off her hard work while enjoying a poolside afternoon with her twins at the end of May. Sunhat on, Lopez basked beside the pool in a white string bikini that showed off her abs and toned legs. Later in the summer, she brought the heat in a leopard print bikini during a boat trip in Sicily. Not forgetting the accessories, she paired the two-piece ensemble with a collection of layered gold necklaces and another pair of gold-rimmed sunglasses.

Lopez’s gym style moment comes just weeks after the Office Romance star celebrated her 57th birthday on July 24. For her birthday week, Lopez donned a parade of increasingly-sheer gowns adorned with jewels, including over 400 carats of diamonds.

Jennifer Lopez Bares Her Toned Arms in a Plunging Black Bodysuit With a Surprising Cutout for a Midday Gym Session

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

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. 

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

Clooney opted for a pair of medium-wash jeans with subtle fading (another Y2K reference, IMO). Her blues had an ultra-high waist—so high, in fact, that they appeared to hit at the ribcage. It’s the complete opposite of the controversial low-rise denim, so it’s a possible sign that the high-high waist is coming back, too. Not to mention, Clooney’s jeans had a slightly oversized fit from the thighs to the ankles, but it’s that flared hem that has all my attention; it’s taking me back to my middle school days when I’d wear my True Religion flares every single day. (No joke.)

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

It’s undeniable that Clooney’s jeans have that nostalgic flair (ahem, flare, wink, wink), but it’s also undeniable that celebs are clamoring to the style because it’s incredibly flattering. The blues basically act like an optical illusion, making legs look super long, especially when paired with a style that has an extra-long hemline and sky-high platforms á la Lopez; the singer is 5-feet-5-inches, but don’t you agree with me that she looks way taller in these jeans? Yeah, that’s thanks to the flares. The flare hem and longer inseams help create the look of legs for days, but add in a high-waisted cut, platform heels, and a crop top, and you’ll fool people into thinking you’re inches taller. 

Leg-elongating factor aside, there’s no denying that flares are fun and nostalgia-inducing—and that’s exactly what I need right now. So, shop some more fun, funky flares from Frame, NYDJ, and Mavi below.

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

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