Jennifer Lopez did not just attend the 2026 Golden Globes. She turned the night into a full fashion moment, one that unfolded well after the final award was handed out. While her sheer vintage gown dominated headlines early in the evening, it was her afterparty transformation that quietly cemented her status as the night’s enduring style force.
After stepping off the Golden Globes stage at the Beverly Hilton, Lopez made a swift wardrobe change before heading to the evening’s post-ceremony celebrations. Gone was the archival, nearly naked red carpet look.
© Axelle/Bauer-GriffinIn its place was a strapless corset dress by Tamara Ralph Couture, a fully embellished silhouette that shimmered under the lights as she arrived at Nikki Glaser’s Golden Globes afterparty. Covered in sequins and swaying fringe, the dress moved with her, designed clearly for dancing rather than standing still for photographs.
© Backgrid/The Grosby GroupThe look featured intricate beadwork and a slit up the back, adding drama from every angle. Lopez paired the gown with nude slingback platform heels by Elie Saab and a bold light pink statement necklace that stood out against the gold tones of the dress.
She carried a crystal-covered clutch and wore her hair down in loose curls, a noticeable shift from the polished updo she debuted earlier in the evening.
© Backgrid/The Grosby GroupIn true Jennifer Lopez fashion, the afterparty look rivaled, and for some surpassed, many of the gowns seen on the official Golden Globes red carpet.
Earlier in the evening, Lopez arrived at the Golden Globes wearing a sheer vintage Jean Louis Scherrer haute couture gown by Stephane Rolland, a piece she revealed came straight from her own wardrobe. The nude-toned look featured delicate crystal-encrusted lace embroidery that traced her bodice and skirt, flowing into a dramatic tulle mermaid train.
© Backgrid/The Grosby GroupShe accessorized with diamond earrings and a brown bedazzled clutch, completing the look with makeup that highlighted her sculpted features. "I got it from LILY et Cie," Lopez told Entertainment Tonight on the red carpet. "It's my own." "It's a vintage gown," she added, "from early 2000s."
The fashion moment drew praise not only from fans but also from the boutique that sourced the piece. LILY et Cie reacted on Instagram, writing, "A legend at the pinnacle of her power," and continued, "swathed in a french couture fantasy of baroque embroidery that becomes a second skin crafted from hundreds of yards of silk tulle, exquisitely appliquéd with lace and hand-ornamented with stones. This is a level of workmanship possible only from a venerable grand couture house."
© Monica SchipperLopez, who served as a presenter during the Nikki Glaser-hosted ceremony, paired the archival gown with Sabyasachi jewelry and a sleek updo by longtime hairstylist Chris Appleton. Appleton later shared details of the inspiration behind the look, writing on Instagram, "2000s inspired super model glam," and adding, "snatched shiny and sculpted."
The Golden Globes also marked Lopez’s return to the event following her divorce from Ben Affleck. The last time she attended was in 2024, when she arrived alongside Affleck. After a highly publicized early-2000s engagement, the pair married in 2022, separated in the spring of 2024, and finalized their divorce in January 2025.
© CBS Photo ArchiveDespite the personal changes, Lopez appears focused and grounded. Reporting by People notes that the singer and actress is prioritizing her family and career over dating.
Speaking to E! News last month, Lopez shared insight into how her children view her career. "They're fans, they're sweet," she said. "They're proud of their mama." She added that their priorities remain refreshingly simple. "They're like, 'Work, come home, be home for dinner,'" she explained. "That's more what they're concerned about."
From a sheer couture statement to a corseted afterparty showstopper, Jennifer Lopez’s Golden Globes night unfolded as a reminder that her star power does not end when the cameras stop flashing.
