Jennifer Lopez’s 'Office Romance' wardrobe means business

Jennifer Lopez has always been synonymous with impeccable fashion. Whether it is a red-carpet appearance, an airport paparazzi moment, or a rom-com wardrobe, there is an unmistakable polish to the way she dresses on- and off-screen. But in her newly released movie, Office Romance, her style feels especially considered. As Jackie Cruz, the commanding CEO of Air Cruz, a New Jersey-based aviation company, Lopez steps into a role that swaps exaggerated rom-com styling for something far more interesting: quiet authority.

Yes, the film delivers on charm and nostalgia, but its real standout is Jackie’s wardrobe. Designed by costume designer Caroline Duncan, the fashion in Office Romance moves beyond surface-level glamour into the realm of storytelling. Inspired by Katharine Hepburn’s sharp old Hollywood tailoring and understated elegance, Duncan builds a wardrobe that communicates power without ever resorting to cliché. Jackie does not dress to impress the room. She dresses like she already owns it.

What makes the styling so compelling is the careful consideration. Nothing feels overworked. There are no obvious “girlboss” signifiers or trend-heavy distractions. Instead, Jackie’s wardrobe relies on tailoring, luxurious fabrics, and silhouettes that feel classic and modern. Every look tells the audience exactly who she is long.

It's all in the tailoring 

The film’s strongest fashion moments arrive in the boardroom, where Jackie’s wardrobe becomes an extension of her authority. One standout look features a gleaming white Gabriella Hearst ensemble composed of a sharply tailored double-breasted wool vest paired with flared white trousers from the same label. The silhouette is clean and architectural, softened only slightly by layered Gucci gold jewellery.

It is the kind of outfit that feels commanding without relying on severity. The crisp monochrome palette signals confidence, while the flared trousers introduce movement and ease. In another era, the look might have read aggressively corporate. Here, it feels elegant, contemporary, and entirely self-assured.

Duncan’s references to Katharine Hepburn are especially visible in these moments. Jackie’s tailoring borrows from the actress’s famously relaxed yet authoritative approach to suiting, where sharp lines coexist with fluidity.

The Blouse That Softens the Sharp Edges

Equally memorable is Jackie’s workwear offshoot: a romantic Tom Ford ruffled silk georgette blouse that appears during one of her office scenes. With its cascading ruffles, soft ivory tone, and fluid silhouette, the blouse introduces a gentler energy into her otherwise structured wardrobe. But softness, here, is never mistaken for weakness. Instead, the look reinforces one of the film’s most interesting style narratives: femininity and authority are not mutually exclusive. 

When Jackie Leaves the Office

Even outside the office, Jackie’s wardrobe remains deeply intentional. In the film’s beach scenes, she trades tailoring for a red floral Zimmermann midi dress complete with delicate spaghetti straps and a slim gold belt cinching the waist. Styled with gold hoop earrings and a Mar Y Sol raffia tote, the look captures a softer, more relaxed side of Jackie without abandoning sophistication.

The dress moves beautifully on screen, balancing romance with practicality. Unlike many off-duty rom-com wardrobes that lean overly casual, Jackie’s still feels elevated.

Another standout off-duty moment comes in the form of a more pared-back combination of denim, a casual T-shirt, and a Saint Laurent bomber jacket. It is understated and cool, the kind of effortless styling that fashion is constantly trying to recreate. The addition of a Giants cap subtly grounds the look, making Jackie feel less like an untouchable executive and more like a fully realised woman with a life beyond the boardroom.

There are quieter moments too, a cream boucle knit worn on the terrace when Jackie finally begins to let her guard down, and those softer looks become just as important as the tailoring. They reveal the woman behind the title without ever compromising the character’s sense of self.

Why Jackie Cruz’s Wardrobe Works

What makes Jackie Cruz’s wardrobe resonate is not simply that the clothes are beautiful, though they undoubtedly are. It is that every outfit feels rooted in character. Jackie is not styled as someone attempting to project power; she is styled as someone who already possesses it. That distinction changes everything.

Through labels like Gabriella Hearst, Tom Ford, Zimmermann, and Saint Laurent, Office Romance delivers a wardrobe that feels aspirational without becoming inaccessible fantasy. It understands that modern power dressing is no longer about intimidating silhouettes or excessive polish. Today, authority lies in confidence, precision, and knowing exactly who you are.

Caroline Duncan’s costume design gives Jennifer Lopez one of her strongest fashion roles in years, and Lopez wears every look with complete conviction.

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