News Awards & Events Met Gala Jennifer Lopez Wore a Cowboy Hat With a Low-Cut, Thigh-Slit Gown at the Met Gala Can someone make a movie around this look, please? By Samantha Sutton Samantha Sutton Instagram Samantha has been working in media for over a decade and joined InStyle's team as the Senior Fashion Editor in 2019. She previously held roles at Coveteur, POPSUGAR, Refinery29, and Men's Fitness, covering both fashion and celebrity/entertainment. In her spare time, she enjoys performing sketch comedy with her friends, watching Love Island, and endlessly scrolling through social media. She is originally from Staten Island, but currently resides in Brooklyn (and sometimes, Schenectady!) with her fiancé J.T., their dog Poppy, and way too many clothes. Samantha graduated with a B.A. in journalism from Rider University. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on September 13, 2021 Pin Share Tweet Email Well, it looks like Jennifer Lopez just added another history-making fashion moment to her résumé, because there's no way we'll ever forget what she wore to the 2021 Met Gala. A low-cut, high-slit leather-look dress, complete with a cowboy hat, cuffs, and western-inspired jewelry? Yeah, we'll be thinking about this one to years to come. Theo Wargo/Getty Images Clearly, Lopez and her stylists, Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn, nailed the American Independence theme with this Ralph Lauren look. Just taking it all in, with the singer and actress' power stance, as she drags her faux-fur jacket along the ground, we're tempted to scream, "What movie is this and when can we see it?!" (Please, someone, anyone — use this as a prompt.) Jennifer Lopez Has Been Following These 20 Genius Style Rules For Over 30 Years Theo Wargo/Getty Images Just like years past, there were many different ways to interpret the Met Gala's theme. Some went with political statements. Others opted for nostalgia. And while J.Lo's ensemble was definitely on the creative side, there were still elements that kept it in line with her signature style, which is always statement-making and sexy. John Shearer/WireImage Of course, we can't mention Lopez these days without wondering where her other half, Ben Affleck, is. The actor was actually in attendance, too, and the two shared a sweet masked moment kissing for the cameras. To be honest, we'd argue that this iconic American couple is right on theme, too. Jamie McCarthy/MG21/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit