Jennifer Garner’s Sophisticated Valentino Look at the Beat the Odds Awards

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Jennifer Garner has morphed from the ridiculously toned crime-fighting ‘Alias’ chick to a full-time blissful mother.

Nowadays, the 13 Going on 30 actress is more often seen slapping on some comfortable plain Jane clothes and running errands with her kids instead of glamming up for the red carpet like most Hollywood A-listers prefer to do. She’s no small fry, however, because when she does walk the carpet, she does so with style … and a $2,890 casual dress.

Jennifer Garner at the Beat the Odds Awards hosted by the Children's Defense Fund, looking stunning in a Valentino lace dressJennifer Garner at the Beat the Odds Awards hosted by the Children’s Defense Fund, looking stunning in a Valentino lace dress (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

Jennifer appeared at the Beat the Odds Awards hosted by the Children’s Defense Fund, where she wore a combination lace dress by Valentino.

Jennifer Garner's hair styled in loose waves with fun fringes perfectly complements her elegant makeup, creating a youthful and sophisticated look at the Beat the Odds AwardsJennifer Garner’s hair styled in loose waves with fun fringes perfectly complements her elegant makeup, creating a youthful and sophisticated look at the Beat the Odds Awards (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

The 41-year-old kept a youthful but age-appropriate look by adorning some heavy-duty gems on her ears and keeping the rest of her jewelry to a bare minimum.

Jennifer Garner kept her look youthful and elegant with heavy-duty gems and minimal jewelryJennifer Garner kept her look youthful and elegant with heavy-duty gems and minimal jewelry (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

The Miracles From Heaven actress let her shoulder-length hair down in loose waves while sporting fun fringes.

Jennifer Garner's shoulder-length hair in loose waves with fun fringes complemented her Valentino dressJennifer Garner’s shoulder-length hair in loose waves with fun fringes complemented her Valentino dress (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

Jennifer secured her position in the sophistication department by finishing the look with black patent pointed-toe pumps.

Jennifer Garner completed her sophisticated look with black patent pointed-toe pumpsJennifer Garner completed her sophisticated look with black patent pointed-toe pumps (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

We rarely have anything new to say about Valentino because they always manage to churn out gorgeous romantic pieces.

Jennifer Garner's Valentino dress featured a beautiful lace bodice and a scalloped neckline, perfect for the Beat the Odds AwardsJennifer Garner’s Valentino dress featured a beautiful lace bodice and a scalloped neckline, perfect for the Beat the Odds Awards (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

While the design is not groundbreaking, Valentino can always create a polished-looking piece while inserting a touch of femininity into it.

Jennifer Garner's subtle eye makeup highlights her natural beauty, while her soft pink lip color adds a touch of elegance to her overall look at the Beat the Odds AwardsJennifer Garner’s subtle eye makeup highlights her natural beauty, while her soft pink lip color adds a touch of elegance to her overall look at the Beat the Odds Awards hosted by the Children’s Defense Fund at The Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on December 5, 2013 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

We love the beautiful lace bodice with the scalloped neckline and hem, smoothly layered over a darted pencil skirt dress — truly a classic Valentino that you can pass down for generations. Her effortlessly classy dress is no longer available online:

Valentino Lace Bodice Shift DressValentino Lace Bodice Shift Dress, $2,890