In 2024, celebrities have embraced “method dressing,” a trend that goes beyond their acting skills and extends to their fashion choices. From Zendaya’s sporty ensembles for Challengers to Daisy Edgar-Jones’s vortex-inspired outfits for Twisters, this year has been marked by a distinctive approach to red-carpet attire. With the press tour for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice now underway, Jenna Ortega, one of the film’s stars, is perfectly embodying this trend.
Ortega’s fashion references have been subtle but impactful and these are all the highlights:
- Lydia Deetz Uniform Recreation
Her latest look takes homage to a new level by recreating one of Winona Ryder’s iconic outfits from the 1988 original. Ortega, who plays Lydia Deetz’s daughter Astrid in the sequel, opted for a precise re-creation of Lydia’s dance outfit from the film, when she performs to “Jump in the Line” by Harry Belafonte. For this modern homage, Ortega and Melendez collaborated with Thom Browne, who provided a long-sleeved cropped navy cardigan and a green plaid pleated skirt that closely resemble the original. The outfit featured custom gold bullion emblem embroidery on the cardigan, a white oxford shirt styled as a crop top, and navy and white spectator shoes. Ortega completed the look with a brown top-handle bag cleverly labeled “Handbag for the Recently Deceased,” a nod to the Handbook for the Recently Deceased from the original movie. This thoughtful and stylish homage perfectly captures the essence of the year’s method dressing trend.
Jenna Ortega in Thom Browne
- Inspiration from Adam Maitland
As Jenna Ortega arrived in Italy for the 81st Venice Film Festival on Tuesday, August 27, she once again paid homage to Beetlejuice with her fashion choice. The star was seen wearing a black and white plaid blazer over a red top, paired with a pleated khaki mini skirt from Sans Faff. Her accessories included a large black crossbody bag from Tod’s, maroon loafers by Jimmy Choo, half-crew socks, and sunglasses from Garrett Leight. Fans quickly recognized that Ortega’s outfit was inspired by Alec Baldwin’s character, Adam Maitland, from the 1988 film. Baldwin’s character famously dons a black and white checkered shirt with a red t-shirt beneath and khaki trousers, which Ortega’s look echoed perfectly.
Jenna Ortega in Sans Faff
- Lydia’s Red Wedding Dress
Ortega chose a sheer red Dior Haute Couture gown featuring a heart-shaped bodice and a pleated skirt, complemented by platform sandals. She accessorized with a Bois de Rose necklace, bracelet, and rings in white and pink gold, adorned with diamonds from Dior Joaillerie. Her look was completed with coordinating red makeup. Fans are convinced that the ensemble pays tribute to Lydia’s iconic red wedding dress from the original film.
Jenna Ortega in Dior
- A custom leather corset and skirt by Lurline at Plaza Toreo Parque Central in Mexico.
The designer revealed on Instagram that the corset is adorned with discreet skull motifs, and its flowing drapes are inspired by the designer’s own wrinkled, shrunken face. Additionally, Jenna’s stylist shared on Instagram that they partnered with a local Mexican florist and artisan, Florever, to create a floral headpiece that complements the look.
Jenna Ortega in Lurline
- House purse by Ozias Paris
This outfit draws inspiration from several iconic images from the films. Notably, Jenna is carrying a custom purse by Ozias Paris, which perfectly replicates the house featured in both movies. Additionally, she accessorized with pieces from the Fabergé x Beetlejuice jewelry collection.
Jenna Ortega in Harris Reed