Our favourite gothic goddess Jenna Ortega has a wardrobe as rebelliously brilliant as the character that catapulted her to global fame, Wednesday Addams.
In fact, you can’t fail to see that Jenna Ortega has continued to morph gothic and preppy touches into her outfits ever since her iconic Wednesday press tour, when she dressed in black lace gowns on rotation and even wore a black lace veil at the LA world premiere, styled by Enrique Melendez.
One of her best style highlights so far was when she wore that cut out Gucci gown to the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards, bringing ultimate goddess energy to the red carpet.
Then, there was the sensational Versace leather bandeau gown she wore to the 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, twisting Wednesday’s love for everything dark and tempestuous with the added drama and glam of a Hollywood star.
What are the lessons that us mere mortals can learn from the queen of goth-glam Jenna Ortega? It turns out, there are quite a few.
We’ll never stop trying to re-create Wednesday’s style, but there’s room to move beyond Halloween, just as Jenna Ortega is beginning to find a style language away from Wednesday.
Gothic glam is not just for Halloween
Jenna gives us a lesson in wearing black lace throughout the year, proving that gothic style is definitely not just for Halloween. Layer with a trench coat like Jenna if it’s cold, or if you’re going on holiday, pack a sexy lace slip dress for wearing in the evenings (find out what we’d suggest wearing under anything sheer next).
Sheer drama
If you’re attending a black-tie event, but are looking for outfit inspiration that’s more daring than your classic ball gown, let Jenna be your muse. This sheer dress is sheer glamour, bringing a touch of drama, while remaining elevated and appropriate for a formal occasion.
Satin suits
Jenna makes a strong case for a satin suit – another outfit contender that’s sophisticated but sexy for a black tie or cocktail party outfit. Just pair with a lace bra like Jenna or a simple satin cami.
Pinstripes for summer
Nodding to Wednesday Addams’ preppy style, Jenna Ortega has worn pinstripe suits on more than one occasion, showing us how easy it would be to wear them in summer, either as a blazer and shorts set or a blazer and wide leg trousers.
Preppy accessories
A recurring feature in Jenna’s outfits is a preppy tie. From the classic Wednesday Addams look – pairing a black tie with an oversized white collar – to, more recently, a green polka dot tie with a bright red waist coat and 70s flares, she’s making this unusual accessory a signature. Will it catch on? The jury’s out. The high street is yet to step up, so for now we’ll be heading to the menswear department.
Monochrome vs colour pops
Whether she’s wearing bright pops of neon yellow and pink or dramatic black and white, Jenna Ortega sticks to a monochromatic colour palette, steering away from print and sticking to sculptural shapes and silhouettes instead. In outfits as bright and bold as these, there’s no denying who is the star of the moment.
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