Jenna Ortega has proven she’s a true expert in method dressing, and she couldn’t have found a better partner than stylist Enrique Meléndez to craft looks that make her stand out on the red carpet and far beyond it.
One of Ortega’s greatest strengths is how well she understands her own style. That doesn’t mean she won’t take risks, but rather, she always manages to stay coherent, making all her looks into a unified narrative.
What often goes underappreciated is just how iconic her street-style looks are, and how seamlessly she brings her fashion sensibility and signature drama into more casual, everyday outfits.
Ortega knows her figure well and isn’t afraid to show it off when the moment calls for it. The actress understands that fall is the perfect season to work oversized pieces into her daily rotation, playing with proportions to create youthful, fun looks, even while sticking to her muted palette.
When it comes to color, Ortega stays loyal to dark tones, including grey, black, and brown. However, her looks never feel flat. The 'Wednesday' star uses texture to keep her outfits visually compelling, adding that subtle but striking twist that ensures every ensemble has depth.
Recently, the actress wore a tailored two-piece, consisting of trousers and a vest, but gave it a casual spin by adding a hoodie as a third layer. Worn under the vest, the hoodie creates an unexpectedly interesting composition and adds a refreshing clash of elements.
In another look, the 'X' star was spotted on the streets of New York in an outfit that, while seemingly simple, still aligns perfectly with the personal style she has established through her red carpet and press-tour appearances.
She wore a long navy trench coat paired with wide-leg jeans, one of this year’s biggest trends, layered over a grey sweater. The finishing touch was a pair of chunky heels that elongated her silhouette and balanced the oversized proportions beautifully.