Is it Wednesday yet? Because Jenna Ortega just gave us the fashion moment of the season.
The reigning queen of eerie elegance turned heads—and dropped jaws—at the global premiere of Wednesday Season 2, Part One, held at Central Hall Westminster in London on July 30. Dressed in a serpentine, body-hugging couture masterpiece, Ortega didn’t just serve a look—she shed every expectation of red carpet fashion.
The Dress That Stole the Night
Let’s start with the gown: Ortega rocked a surreal Ashi Studio Fall/Winter 2025 Couture piece that was basically reptilian royalty in fabric form.
From its high neckline to the dramatic peplum hem, the nude-toned gown featured a snakeskin-inspired texture that gave it the illusion of shedding skin—an eerie but beautiful nod to transformation and rebirth. It was fitted to perfection, hugging every curve in all the right places and exuding power, mystery, and unapologetic glam.
Styled by her go-to fashion wizard Enrique Melendez, Ortega looked like she slithered straight out of the Addams Family crypt—and onto a Vogue cover.
The Beauty That Bit Back
Jenna didn’t stop with just the dress—her glam tied the entire look together in haunting harmony. She rocked:
- Slicked-back ponytail to emphasize those snatched cheekbones
- Bleached brows for that otherworldly edge
- Berry red lips that felt vintage and vampy
- Spider lashes + purple mascara for a goth-girl-meets-high-fashion twist
- Nude stiletto nails to keep it sleek and modern
And let’s not forget the silver Rainbow K jewelry, which added just the right dose of icy sparkle without competing with the dramatic gown.
Shoes? Jimmy Choo, darling. Because when you look like a gothic goddess, you deserve to walk on luxury.
Channeling Wednesday Even Offscreen
Jenna’s been serving up spooky chic for a while now—and it’s no accident.
During her Wednesday Season 1 press tour, she famously adopted her character’s aesthetic, telling The Cut in a 2023 interview:
“When I was working on Wednesday, I suddenly only ever wore black… My closet just lost all its color.”
It wasn’t just a phase—Ortega has carried that darkly divine energy onto red carpets ever since.
At the 2023 SAG Awards, she wore a jet-black, corset-style Versace gown that screamed Morticia-approved elegance.
At Saint Laurent’s Menswear Fall/Winter 2023 show, she stepped out in a backless, hooded gown that gave pure goth girl meets high priestess vibes.
In her own words to Harper’s Bazaar:
“I definitely feel like I have a bit more Gothic taste than I did when I was a teenager.”
Mood.
What to Expect in Wednesday Season 2
While Jenna’s style continues to evolve with her character, so does the plot of Wednesday.
Netflix is rolling out Season 2 in two parts:
- Part 1 drops August 6
- Part 2 arrives September 3
In this new chapter, Wednesday Addams faces her most chilling mystery yet—complete with cryptic visions, a growing list of frenemies, and some dark family drama that even Morticia might side-eye.
According to the official Netflix synopsis:
“Armed with her signature razor-sharp wit and deadpan charm, Wednesday is also plunged into a new bone-chilling supernatural mystery.”
And yes—there are whispers that Lady Gaga will make a guest-starring appearance. Could this be any more iconic?
Why Jenna Ortega’s Style Evolution Matters
Jenna isn’t just playing a goth teen on TV—she’s reinventing what gothic glam looks like in modern pop culture.
Her recent red carpet moments prove that dark fashion doesn’t have to be costume-y or Halloween-coded. Instead, it can be high-fashion, feminine, and deeply expressive.
Here’s how she’s changing the game:
1. She embraces character method dressing.
Jenna brings a bit of Wednesday Addams with her everywhere she goes, giving us fashion with storytelling.
2. She leans into theatrical couture.
Her Ashi Studio gown was basically wearable art—proving she’s not afraid to take bold risks.
3. She makes goth girl aesthetic cool, not cliché.
With edgy makeup choices and strong silhouettes, Jenna’s showing Gen Z and beyond that moody fashion is chic AF.
What’s Next for Jenna Ortega?
Outside of her now-iconic role in Wednesday, Ortega has been busy stacking her résumé with some serious projects:
- Starring in Tim Burton’s upcoming horror-comedy film (yes, more Burton magic!)
- Producing her own projects to bring more Latine voices into horror and genre storytelling
- Potential fashion collabs? Don’t be shocked if you see a “Wednesday x YSL” drop next year 👀
Whether she’s solving paranormal puzzles at Nevermore Academy or owning the fashion scene IRL, one thing’s clear: Jenna Ortega isn’t just a scream queen—she’s a style icon in the making.
Final Thoughts: The Snake Dress That Slayed
From her gothic-glam makeup to that now-iconic serpentine couture gown, Jenna Ortega just proved she’s the moment—and the whole mood board.
If Wednesday Addams went to Paris Fashion Week, this is exactly what she’d wear.
Which part of Jenna’s slithery look are you copying first—the bleached brows or those killer spider lashes? Let us know on Instagram @thepopradar and tag your most goth-glam fits! 🖤
