Dress codes exist for the purpose of agreeing on the right set of clothes for a certain type of place, as well as for the social perception that we are normally exposed to. These rules have been agreed upon in advance and are passed from generation to generation, although they also change according to the advancement of fashion and the cultural context.
However, no one is spared from being criticized for not abiding by these social norms and it even gets worse for some, as in the case of celebrities, who cannot take a false step because they are already world news. As happened to Jennifer Lopez, on October 8, due to the outfit that the 53-year-old actress chose for the funeral of her friend, businessman JR Ridinger, who died of a pulmonary embolism on August 30. .
The funeral was attended by a large number of celebrities, such as Kim Kardashian, Jamie Foxx and Ben Affleck, JLo’s husband. The couple stole all eyes, not only for their status as world stars, but for the outfits of the “diva of the Bronx”, since it was a dress with a deep neckline that revealed more skin than is commonly shown in an event of this nature.
The images of the interpreter of on the floor They have been filled with criticism on social networks, in which most users point to the singer for the audacity with which she failed the dress code that is used when in mourning. In addition, they highlight the cheerful and lively attitude that she showed, since, according to the norm, these types of events are of a discouraged and gloomy nature.
Another action that Internet users were quick to point out is the fact that Jennifer took advantage of the moment to sing and take photos with the widow of the deceased, Loren Ridinger. In general, her entire intervention was disliked by many people, who do not fail to describe her appearance at the funeral event as inappropriate.
‘Totally inappropriate and out of dress code’; ‘Someone tell her that the protagonist is the dead man, not her’; ‘Is it necessary to show so much skin at a funeral?’
OMFG ALICIA KEYS AND JLO pic.twitter.com/slEGVHeZEi
— valerie (@jlosbitch) October 9, 2022
Although Jennifer López has not declared anything about it, her fans did not remain silent in the face of criticism and came out in her defense, arguing that the event was an act in memory of the businessman, so the happy and musical overtones were part of the farewell of who was a good friend, husband and father.