Jennifer Lopez in 1997's Selena
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Fashion

Private Icon: Jennifer Lopez In Selena

How to get the quintessential Selena Quintanilla style.

by Erika Harwood

Jennifer Lopez is now a superstar, but back in 1997 she was a relatively unknown actor as Selena Quintanilla-Pérez in the biopic on the “Queen of Tajeno.” Decades later, the film’s fashion (by costume designer Elisabetta Beraldo) still holds up. Ahead, take a look back at Selena’s best outfits.

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Even off the stage, J.Lo as Selena still had A+ style.

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Including Selena’s iconic jumpsuit was a no-brainer for the film.

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A show-stopping rhinestoned bra and baker cap.

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