If You Want to Look Rich in a Maxi Dress at 50, J.Lo Just Wore the Shoe Trend That Works Every Time
J.Lo just proved that the ageless way to style a maxi dress in 2026 is to pair it with this heeled-shoe trend.
Jennifer Lopez is a celebrity who has long argued that age is just a number, especially when it comes to personal style. At 56, the actress, singer, and mother of two continues to challenge expectations of what women are "supposed" to wear at her age—and does it tastefully. Take her recent outfit, for example.
While grabbing lunch with her family in L.A. over the weekend, J.Lo was spotted wearing an elegant summer ensemble. The look consisted of a white, plunging V-neck maxi halter dress paired with raffia platform heels. To complete the look and add her signature boho-chic flair, J.Lo accessorized with oversize sunglasses, long layered necklaces, and a printed tote bag.
Sky-high heels can easily feel over-the-top, but Lopez proves they can look tasteful when styled with intention. The key to her look relies on balance: Despite the V-neck cut of her white dress, the design comes off sophisticated, so adding the platforms reads as chic rather than flashy.
If you're inspired to channel J.Lo's polished approach to summer dressing and want to elevate your maxi dress outfits from now through fall, keep scrolling. Ahead, I've curated an edit of the best pieces to help you recreate her look, plus more floor-length frocks and platform heels to consider.
How J.Lo Styles Them
On Jennifer Lopez: Sasha Therese Posey Maxi Dress ($185); Isabel Marant sunglasses; Christian Louboutin Greekaba Small Cotton Multicolor Tote Bag ($1195); Bottega Veneta Intreccio Small Earrings ($500)
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Nikki Chwatt is an associate fashion editor based in New York City. She joined Who What Wear in 2024 after writing fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content for WWD, Well+Good, Editorialist, and more. With a passion for personal style and the creativity that comes with it, one of Chwatt's goals is to help others understand that there is no such thing as a “good” or “bad” style; it’s just about putting an outfit together that makes you feel confident in yourself.