It's her second skin! Jennifer Lopez accentuates her famous curves in a tight, metallic blue gown at the amfAR Gala

By HANNA FLINT

When she was in the UK, Jennifer Lopez shocked Britain's Got Talent viewers with her revealing outfit and provocative routine.

But at the fourth annual amfAR Inspiration Gala in New York, Jennifer was far more covered up, but her famous curves were still on beautiful display.

Wearing an oriental-inspired, metallic blue gown from Tom Ford's collection, the 43-year old looked both elegant and sexy at the event on Thursday night.

Shimmering: Jennifer Lopez wears a metallic blue Tom Ford gown to the fourth annual amfAR Inspiration Gala

To complement the outfit, JLo wore black mesh, open-toe heels and carried a black box clutch bag, keeping her jewellery to a minimum with just a few Harry Winston rings and small earrings to match.

Her nude make-up design allowed the dress to speak volumes for her style, with her caramel blonde hair scraped back into a sophisticated pony-tail.

Upon arrival at The Plaza Hotel, Jennifer was joined by designer Kenneth Cole, who is on the board of directors of the organisation fighting against AIDS and HIV.

Fitted to perfection: JLo accentuated her curvy figure in all the right ways thanks to the clinging quality of her gown

Elegant: Her outfit was a far-cry from the exposing get-up she wore on Britain's Got Talent a few weeks ago

Minimal: With nude make-up, Jennifer allowed her dress to pop and enhance her golden skin tones

The former American Idol judge tweeted before the event: 'Change can happen when we come together. Looking forward to tonight’s #amfARInspiration NY Gala to benefit #HIV #AIDS research!!!'

Jennifer was joined by a wealth of Hollywood names including Uma Thurman, Alan Cummings and Liza Minnelli.

But the fashion pack was out in force too, with the likes of Iman, Candice Swanepoel, Ireland Baldwin and Leigh Lezark arriving in runway style.

Catching up: Kenneth Cole joins Jennifer Lopez on the red carpet at The Plaza Hotel

Winner: Jennifer received the Humanitarian award at the fourth annual inspiration gala

Celebration: JLo raised her arms with happiness as she arrives on stage following her AmFAR win

Stylish friends: Jen poses with Dean and Dan Caten of Dsquared2 and model Lindsey Wixson

After the event, Jennifer tweeted: 'Beautiful evening #amfARInspiration! So humbled to be honored by these agents of change.'

The American Foundation for Aids Research puts on a variety of events throughout the year, fromsmall cocktail receptions and store openings to art auctions and international galas like the one held in New York on Thursday night

Bringing together famous faces from the world of fashion, music, cinema and more, amfAR hope to build AIDS awareness throughout the world.

Woman amongst men: Jennifer Lopez oozes sex appeal as she poses with her award with Josh Wood, amfAR Chief Executive Officer Kevin Robert Frost, Jennifer Lopez, Nikom Wongtee and Andre Leon Talley.