However, for the youthfully exhuberant People's Choice Awards, Aniston, 43, decided to opt for something altogether funkier... and it backfired.
For while Aniston popped herself into a leather skater dress by Dior, the bright young actresses at the awards glowed in demure embellished numbers featuring sequins and beading.
A new direction? Jennifer Aniston sported this
leather skater dress by Dior at the 39th Annual People's Choice Awards
at Nokia Theatre L.A. on Wednesday
It left the stunningly attractive actress looking like a fortysomething divorcee trying to be down with the kids, while Kaley Cuoco, Julianne Hough and Rumer Willis seemed prepared to glide into an elegant ball.
Aniston, who desperately needs a style re-vamp, would have looked great in any of their dresses... particularly Cuoco's pink lace confection.
But the Noughties princess has not perhaps grasped (or at least her stylist hasn't) that to look young in the current fashion climate, modest clothes are the order of the day.
Tearful: Jennifer was moved to tears by her award
Honoured: Aniston was delighted to pick up the award for Favourite Comedic Movie Actress
Showbiz buddies: Aniston larked around with her friend Ellen DeGeneres backstage, they both avoided the red carpet
All blacks: Aniston with DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi
Interestingly, given the persistent pregnancy rumours surrounding Aniston and fiance Justin Theroux, 41, the leather dress did cover her stomach.
She wasn't showing any hint of a bump during her Mexican trip for the holidays but last night on Jimmy Kimmel's show she sported a black peplum dress that also covered this area.
And she was certainly glowing as she picked up her award, although that could also be down to the Cabo San Lucas tan.
Favourite: We love Aniston for her comic timing and not for her fashion nous... thankfully, as she's out of touch
Hugs all round: Ellen DeGeneres hugged her friend as her award was announced
What she should've worn: Aniston should have
opted for a more grown up look like this Tony Ward couture dress worn by
24-year-old Julianne Hough