Jessica Simpson Doesn't Want To 'Embarrass' Her Children But No Longer Dresses For Attention Amid Singlehood

Jessica Simpson is not letting singlehood cramp her fashion style. 

The actress recently revealed that her sense of style has evolved to the point where she no longer dresses for attention, but rather for herself. 

Simpson got married to former NFL player Eric Johnson in 2014, but the two called it quits ten years later, separating in 2024. However, they are yet to file for divorce

Simpson recently discussed the evolution of her style choices over the years. 

During the interview, the fashion mogul revealed that in the past, she used to dress to gain attention or compliments from people. However, she now wears what she likes and finds more confidence in wearing clothes that truly reflect her style.

“I definitely dress for myself. Whereas my younger self used to dress for guys, or for other girls to compliment me, or for attention. I think I'm more confident now in just a white tank top and shorts or leather pants,” she shared with People Magazine.

The 45-year-old star noted that while she’s doing her thing when it comes to fashion, she also keeps her kids, Maxwell, 13, Ace, 12, and Birdie, 6, at the back of her mind. 

“I wear life with more confidence. I feel better now than I ever did in my twenties. I think going through life and having all the opinions thrown at you, I’m at the place where only my opinion matters. And of course, my kids. I don’t want to embarrass my children!” she added. 

Still breaking down her newfound style, Simpson shared that she’s also more confident when she wears something as simple as “a white tank top and shorts or leather pants.” 

While she still embraces her maximalist style, she also leans towards wearing men’s suit coats because she thinks there’s just “something sexy” about them. 

Simpson’s statements come shortly after she celebrated the 20th anniversary of her widely successful fashion brand, “The Jessica Simpson Collection.” 

The brand’s anniversary celebration came with the launch of a capsule collection called “Jessica Simpson 2.0.” 

When asked about what she would pull from the collection, she pointed to a leopard-print dress and a pair of red, strappy platform heels, according to The Blast.

The American singer fondly spoke about the drop, saying, “The collection is a celebration of my life and every single thing that happened to me.” 

She also revealed that the brand's purpose is to continue expanding while remaining relatable and affordable. She added that it’s "beautiful" to see the progress the brand has made over the years and acknowledged that she "definitely" wouldn’t be where she is without it. 

Before Simpson launched her anniversary capsule collection, she performed at the 2025 Women Who Rock Benefit Concert in Pittsburgh. 

During the concert, she recalled getting contacted by her ex-boyfriend, Tony Romo, who had an unusual request. 

Romo had initially reached out to Simpson’s mother, saying that he wanted to sell the $100,000 boat the singer had gifted to him in 2009 on his 28th birthday. Her mother then reached out to her, and she received the paperwork and signed over the boat to him to sell. 

As a thank-you gift, Romo sent Simpson plastic cups, which she didn’t appreciate. 

“So, then I get paperwork, and I have to sign over this boat for him to sell. And guess what he gave me as a thank you? Plastic cups! I'm like, 'Wow, I'm glad we didn't work out,’” she exclaimed, according to The Blast.

Simpson and Romo dated from 2007 to 2009, following her divorce from Nick Lachey. After many other relationships, she tied the knot with Johnson, but their marriage ended after 10 years. 

Despite a string of disappointments in her romantic life, the businesswoman remains open to finding love.

As reported by The Blast, she recently opened up about experiencing a “rough road” in her singlehood while still on the search for someone new. 

However, she doesn’t want to find another partner through the dating apps, but would prefer to be set up by her friends.  “I would love for a friend to set me up," she said.

After Simpson opened up about finding singleness rough, she was spotted going on vacation with her estranged husband, Johnson. 

The duo was seen boarding a Southwest Airlines flight from Burbank to Las Vegas in August, which sparked rumors of a reconciliation. 

As reported by The Blast, the former couple sat next to each other on the flight and were on their way to Vegas to support Simpson’s sister, Ashlee Simpson, during her residency opening night.