Jennifer Lopez, 56, Denied Entry to Chanel Store in Istanbul, Igniting Buzz

The "Can't Get Enough" singer was seen strolling past high-end fashion retailers earlier this week when the incident occurred, and netizens think it has something to do with her choice of outfit.

Jennifer Lopez stepped out on Monday, August 4, for a casual shopping spree at Istinye Park, one of Istanbul's upscale malls. The sighting came one day before her performance at Yenikapi Festival Park during the Istanbul Festival.

For the outing, Lopez wore a relaxed light-pink two-piece set, featuring an oversized collared shirt paired with matching short shorts. She accessorized with oversized pink-tinted sunglasses, small hoop earrings, a small woven basket bag with a rope handle, and gold thong sandals.

In videos circulating online, the singer can be seen walking by several designer retailers, including Dolce & Gabbana, ZEGNA, and BOSS, while flanked by security personnel. She also stopped by Chanel, but was reportedly denied entry.

According to Patronlar Dünyası, a Turkish media outlet, the security guard at the fashion house told Lopez that the store was at full capacity. She reportedly replied, "Okay, no problem," and walked away unfazed.

The "I'm Into You" artist continued shopping at neighboring luxury boutiques, including Celine and Beymen stores, where she is said to have spent tens of thousands of dollars in purchases. The Chanel staff later re-invited Lopez inside, but she allegedly declined.

Word of the incident made its rounds on the internet and people shared their reactions. "Why is she wearing her pajamas out?" one person asked.

"Is it because she's in pyjamas?" another echoed the question. "Those clothes are not chanel worthy and she practically wore flip-flops or something of that sort.. I get it! [sic]," a third added.

"Bare legs are not expectable attire in a French boutique," someone else remarked. "She's not wearing appropriate clothes," another viewer observed.

Lopez is currently nearing the end of her "Up All Night: Live in 2025" summer tour, which she announced in April of this year and began in early July in Vigo, Spain.

Earlier in the tour, the Hollywood star rang in her 56th birthday with confetti, cake, and a shimmering backless gown — and the internet had plenty to say about it.

Jennifer Lopez turned 56 on July 24, 2025, and she wasn't about to let the day pass quietly. The singer/actress celebrated her big night in style, sharing a glimpse of the festivities on Instagram that same day.

The party took place in Antalya, Turkey, where Lopez was surrounded by dancers, flashing lights, and a towering pink birthday cake as she danced the night away in a jaw-dropping look.

The "Jenny from the Block" singer wore a glittering, silver halter-style gown with a plunging neckline and completely backless silhouette, accentuating her figure as she moved through the nightclub setting.

Her hair was styled down with soft waves, and her accessories included statement earrings and gleaming bracelets. She smiled, danced, and posed in front of the multi-tiered cake with "Happy Birthday" spelled out at the base.

Some fans cheered the singer's confidence and style, as one person added, "LOVE THE HAIR 🎈🎈🎈❤️❤️❤️🎉🎉🎉🎂🎂," while a second person shared, "The most perfect angel!! Every day is your Birthday!! 🦁🩵🎂."

As birthday messages and sweet wishes flowed, another fan penned, "Happy birthday to this legend!!! Looking fabulous, full of life and joyful! It's so important to celebrate each year of life regardless of age. The ageist comments gotta stop. It's a blessing to be alive healthy and still in her prime. 👏👏👏"

However, other netizens didn't hold back their criticism. One person bluntly called the party "Embarrassing." Another wrote, "Act your age. Be responsible for once. Have a purpose." "Time to 'GROW UP,'" another netizen typed.

Someone else remarked, "She really gives off pick me vibes and that is really not cute for a woman her age… leave that for high school kids."

Others responded to the birthday celebrations with humor, writing, "Flipping her hair around all those flames, I'm surprised she didn't catch fire." Someone else echoed the same sentiment, "That first hair flick was dangerous."

Despite the criticism that followed, Lopez made one thing clear — she's going to celebrate her way. Days before her 56th birthday bash, the award-winning singer was on her "Up All Night" World Tour, and a clip from one of her performances went viral.

In the viral clip, Lopez wore a striking nude and silver ensemble. The silver detailing was shaped like a bikini, while the rest of the outfit blended with her skin tone, creating a bold illusion.

She completed the look with silver boots, and her blonde hair flowed freely, moving with her as she danced to and performed "Love Don't Cost a Thing."

Reactions poured in across social media, with some praising her bold style and others not holding back. One fan, clearly taken aback, asked bluntly, "What is she wearing😲." Someone else chimed in, "I'm surprised she'd wear something like this."

The outfit drew an unflattering comparison from another viewer, "Her outfit looks like bejeweled compression garments 😬." A more blunt take came from a fan who simply said, "Tiny diaper."

One person cringing at the moment admitted, "I can't even watch these. I'M SO EMBARRASED FOR HER omg." Another critic didn't mince words, declaring, "It's look incredible cheap 😲 and definitely not flattering😅."

One netizen went so far as to call it, "The worst outfit I have seen🤔." And finally, a confused viewer questioned the look entirely, "Is it dirty😫."

As always, Jennifer Lopez continues to turn heads and keep fans talking, proving that after decades in the spotlight, she still knows how to make a statement.