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If you’re obsessed with Jenna Ortega’s stellar outfits in Wednesday, you are not alone. Throughout the show, we picked up major goth-style inspiration from the leading misanthrope, Wednesday Addams. Her love for all-black outfits quickly turned her into a fashion icon, inspiring plenty of Wednesday Addams costume ideas that are perfect for Halloween.
Wednesday has a penchant for dark monochrome looks, though duochrome still has a space in her wardrobe with whites and grays. Her outfits mainly consist of long-sleeved dresses, tights, and Mary Jane shoes, but you’ll also spot her occasionally sporting cute skirts and pullover sweaters. Unlike mom Morticia, who is never seen without her vampy lip and Shaun Leane spiky earrings, Wednesday keeps her makeup and accessories to a minimum, remaining faithful to her two long pigtail braids (try out this cool wig to recreate her hairdo), black satchel-style backpack (which also doubles as Thing’s humble abode) for the most part. Her footwear du jour tends to favor stompers, and she loves to mix luxury and high-street fashion.
The clothes of the show, which many fans are praising online and ready to make their entire new personality, are thanks to Academy Award-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood, a long-time collaborator of Tim Burton. Speaking to Tudum, Atwood described Wednesday’s style in the show as a turbulent mix of Morticia and Gomez’s signature staples. She also shared that her style showed that she was “trying to conform but not quite fit in” until she gets to Nevermore Academy, where she taps into more playful looks, hence her preference for white collars and black dresses.
So, if you’ve been scouring the internet trying to find the best matches (or dupes), we’ve got you covered with the best Wednesday Addams Halloween costume ideas, below!
1. The Custom Uniform
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Once she arrives in Nevermore, Wednesday pretty much wears her uniform most of the time. Much like in the series’s storyline, the custom suit was created by Atwood and her team for Jenna. Speaking to Harper’s Bazaar, Atwood revealed the gray and black uniform was created using a silkscreen process to ensure the stripes were intentionally not even, containing more than one color so they would look less flat on camera. Though the piece is custom for the show, you can shop the exact costume set on Amazon or easily recreate it at home with separate pieces — a long pleated skirt, a blazer, a tie, a knitted vest, some tights or long socks, and a structured white shirt should do it. If you take things even more seriously, you could also go the cosplay route and get one custom-made for your size for Halloween — or daily use… we won’t judge.
Clothes aside, inarguably, one of the most striking details about Wednesday’s uniform look is her shoes: the infamous Prada monolith loafers. The silhouette, which debuted in 2019 and is available in various styles, is a favorite among celebs — and myself, not going to lie. We have seen everyone from Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid to Avril Lavigne rocking them, and now Wednesday is bringing them back into the spotlight. Of course, they are very $$$, but there are plenty of similar options available to recreate the look. Or, you can always go for Docs — wearing a pair of patent leather platform loafers like the 1461s or Marc Fisher's Latika platform loafer is always a good way of adding some texture to an all-black 'fit.
2. The Intro 'Fit
When we first meet Wednesday, she’s clad in a very familiar ‘fit. The black dress is probably the first image that comes to mind for most people when the character is mentioned. Atwood wanted to honor that. “We made the collar a little more pointed, but the idea was to do an homage everyone would be familiar with,” she told Harper’s Bazaar. “The series is set against the unusual backdrop of a bright, colorful American school, so she was immediately set apart from that by that look. So when we see her at school, that’s her uniform.”
Again, this look is custom for Jenna, but you could easily recreate it for Halloween with this long-sleeved costume dress and a pair of strappy Mary Jane shoes. If you already have a polka-dot dress in your closet, layer a structured white collared top underneath it.
3. The Explorer Attire
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In her down (and exploring) time, Wednesday's clothes are much more accessible. In fact, most come from high street shops, Zara to be exact, so finding the exact matches or similar options should not be a problem. You can opt for a comfy black and white sweater paired with a puffy vest (like the below). Of course, she also has the holiest grail of emo folks: the Dr. Martens Jadon boots.
4. The Ball Dress
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Now, this is where things get interesting. In the series, the dress Wednesday wears to the Rave'N dance is secured by Thing with a "five-finger discount" at the local antique shop. In real life, however, Atwood stumbled upon it serendipitously on a mannequin in London's luxurious Bond Street. The dress is by Alaïa, from the brand's Fall 2020 ready-to-wear collection, so it is no longer available to purchase. However, we do know its price was likely well into the four figures, something very few of us (let alone a regular teenager) could afford.
The choice is perfect on-screen, though. "[The] fabric moves and does its job in such a great way that you usually see on dance costumes," Atwood told Harper's Bazaar. "It has these sheer layers that have so much life, so it doesn't just hang there like a chiffon dress. It moves really beautifully." Recreating this at home is trickier, given its quality, but a tulle skirt and a sheer button-up shirt with a cinching leather belt might do the trick. You can also opt for the cute vintage black costume dress, too!
6. The Lounging Favorite
When she’s lounging around, Wednesday favors much more casual styles while sticking to her signature color palette. Stripes and oversized fits are combined with statement shoes and socks to make sure she always stands out, even in the shadows. Peep the oversized hoodie with pockets below. It's so comfy you'll want to live in it. And the Naked Wolfe platform sneakers are just too cool to pass up.
7. The Stylish Séance
During the earlier episodes of the series, when she’s holding a seánce to contact Goody Addams and even attending Jericho’s Harvest Festival plotting her escape, we see Wednesday donning a stripped button-up cardigan with a small sailor-style cape. The perfect preppy meets goth style is courtesy of Miu Miu and is currently sold out. But, we did find some pretty affordable spot-on selects to rock below from J.Crew and Neiman Marcus.
8. The Cozy Monochrome
Wednesday clearly loves a check print, and this cozy mismatched number is also from Zara. Since it probably came out around the time the series was being filmed in Romania last year, it is no longer available to buy, though there have been some spotting on secondhand sites like Poshmark. That said, there are plenty of similar styles available at different price points to craft your own look — just don't forget to add the black turtleneck underneath! If you prefer something that you can take off easily, go for the oversized button-up cardigan. We also adore the Zescia pullover sweater with batwing sleeves or the jacquard knit Aggie sweater (which would look so cute with a black pleated midi skirt).
9. The Business Casual
Everyone needs a uniform that means business when cutting to the chase, and Wednesday's is a classic leather jacket. Her choice is sourced from the luxury British brand LK Bennett and features a cropped fit, four-pocket detail, and round, large buttons. She layers it over the aforementioned black turtleneck (we love a versatile piece!) and what appeared to be a cashmere crewneck gingham sweater from J.Crew. Much like the Zara vest mentioned above, this piece is also from late 2021 and is no longer available. However, we found some cute backup options to get a similar look. The AQUA cashmere cardigan features a crewneck design, drop shoulders, and front button closures. For a leather jacket option, go for this Lulus moto jacket pick. It's collarless and has a sleek silhouette, giving it a chic yet edgy vibe.
