Jenna Ortega Outfits That Completely Missed The Mark

As a celeb who takes method dressing to the next level while promoting movies, Jenna Ortega frequently stuns on the red carpet. The "Wednesday" star loves to wear over-the-top 'fits, with many of them showing off Ortega's goth glam queen style. "I've always respected goth culture. I've always had a darker sense of humor, but I never felt like I was able to express that. Now I feel like I can embrace those qualities in myself," she shared with Vogue. Unfortunately, not all of her looks served on a platter, and Ortega has been seen in some outfits that she should have thought twice about before leaving the house.

In 2023, Ortega admitted to not knowing too much about fashion. "I'm really bad at shopping, so a lot of my clothes are hand-me-downs or things that I've stolen from set," she told i-D. Still, with the help of her stylist Enrique Melendez, the "Scream" actor has slayed numerous looks over the years, such as the gorgeous bejeweled top she wore to the 2025 Emmy Awards. While that ensemble was clearly a winner, several others had us immediately put Ortega on the worst-dressed list.

Jenna Ortega took a break from playing goth characters while starring as an art dealer's assistant in the satirical dark comedy thriller, "The Gallerist." During the film's premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2026, Ortega came dressed in high fashion, and we expect no less from the sartorial queen. However, the structured fit of her Mugler shirt and skirt, combined with the all-beige color theme, made Ortega look awfully severe. A colorful pair of heels or some bright baubles would have softened things up and been more on-theme with her campy role.

Jenna Ortega's pinstriped vest and baggy pants combo was the perfect celebrity menswear outfit that will make you want to raid your boyfriend's closet — except for one detail. The "You" star decided to add a baggy gray sweatshirt underneath her vest, giving the otherwise fitted shape a sloppy feel. What's more, Ortega's sleeves were way too long and fell over her hands like a kid wearing a shirt two sizes too big. Perhaps she wanted to dress down her elevated outfit, but next time, she should leave the oversized sweatshirt for lounging around the house.

Jenna Ortega stunned at the 2025 Academy Museum Gala with her dark silver metal breastplate shaped like a leaf with the stem wrapping around her neck. It was literally a piece of art designed by Grace Ling that deserved an equally elegant pairing. Instead, Ortega donned a rust-colored satin skirt that showed obvious large wrinkles in the front, taking away from the high-fashion moment. Wearing satin to events is always a risk, especially if you don't have a stylist following you around with a steamer on hand.

Jenna Ortega has plenty of good menswear moments, but her 2025 SXSW look was not one of them. While attending the premiere of "Death of a Unicorn," she had on an oversized brown plaid suit with extremely high-waisted pants that had way too much material around the belly and thigh area. It looked like a relic from the early '50s when men gathered their pants high above their waistlines and wore them super baggy. The 'fit overtook Ortega's small frame, and the boxy cut was just not flattering at all.

There have been several times Jenna Ortega gets it almost right when it comes to menswear, but there's just one item that throws the look off. At a photo call for "Wednesday" in 2023, she showed up in a dark blue double-breasted pinstriped jacket and matching shorts, which was a nice enough outfit for a casual event, if a bit boring. Unfortunately, the striped orange turtleneck sweater Ortega had on underneath looked like she randomly selected it from a thrift store and called it a day. A plain mock turtleneck or a V-neck shirt would have served so much better.

The 2022 Met Gala theme was "Gilded Glamour," which referenced the glitz and opulence of the period between 1870 and 1900. Celebs were expected to show up in their most glamorous white tie attire, dripping in jewels. While Jenna Ortega was certainly sparkly in her neon pink mini dress, there was nothing about her look that sparked images of the Gilded Age. From the equally bright stockings and heels to her bubblegum accessories, Ortega looked more ready for a music festival. Additionally, her short dress was not white tie at all, with the requirement for ladies being a full, floor-length gown in an upscale material.