Jennifer Garner, long celebrated for her classic and conservative fashion sense, is making a striking style transformation. The 53-year-old actress, known for business suits and modest dresses, has recently been stepping out in noticeably more daring attire, sparking comments from fans and fashion watchers alike.
The Catalyst for a New Image
According to a source speaking to the Daily Mail, this sartorial shift is a calculated career move. The insider revealed that Garner desires more high-profile film roles and believes that showcasing a sexier, more contemporary image could help her cause. "Jennifer wants more high-profile film roles, she loves to work, so she figures dressing a little sexier and showing the world she still looks hot certainly can't hurt," the source explained. They added that she views it as a "low-risk move" that allows her to appear "more fetching" while maintaining a tasteful edge.
From Sheer Gowns to Leather Catsuits
The evidence of this new approach has been on full display at recent high-profile events. At the Golden Globe Awards, Garner wore a black sleeveless dress with a sheer top that revealed her bra. She also posed for Marie Claire UK wearing nothing under a sheer trench coat, flashing her midriff and backside in skimpy clothing inside the issue.
This isn't entirely new territory for the actress. On her hit series Alias (2001-2006), she frequently wore lingerie and bikinis as super-spy Sydney Bristow. More recently, she slipped back into a pleather costume to reprise her role as Elektra in the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine, proving her physique is as toned as ever thanks to daily gym workouts and boxing sessions.
Influences and a Supportive Circle
The insider suggested that Garner may be taking cues from peers like Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Hudson, and that her best friend, actress Judy Greer, has encouraged her to "live it up more." This new confident phase comes after a period where Garner was famously comfortable in sweatshirts, jeans, and UGGs, telling People in 2019 that she preferred to dress down.
Garner's personal life remains harmonious, with her famously amicable co-parenting relationship with ex-husband Ben Affleck continuing strongly. She hosted him and his mother for Thanksgiving at her Los Angeles home last year, and they also spent Christmas together. A source notes that her current boyfriend, John Miller, is "incredibly patient and understanding of her family focus."
Ultimately, Garner's style evolution appears to be a blend of professional strategy and personal reinvention. As the pal told the Daily Mail, "And it suits her."
