Jenna Ortega is going full method dressing for the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice press tour
When we heard that Jenna Ortega was cast as Astrid Deetz, daughter of Winona Ryder’s Lydia Deetz, in the forthcoming Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, we knew her red carpet outfits were going to be next-level good. And we were right!
The movie is directed by Tim Burton, who also helms Ortega’s Netflix series Wednesday, and promises to be just as kooky, creepy, and delightful as its ‘80s predecessor. It hits theatres in the UK on September 6, and the star and her longtime stylist Enrique Melendez are pulling out all the stops for the press tour. As in, recreating one of the most famous outfits from the movie! On August 19, Ortega stepped out wearing a faithful recreation of one of Ryder’s OG looks, a plaid skirt and blazer with a cheeky Handbook for the Recently Deceased handbag.
'Method' dressing, or matching your red carpet and press outfits to the theme of the film, has been a major trend amongst our fave celebs over the past few years, including Margot Robbie’s award-winning run of Barbie-inspired looks and Zendaya’s futuristic fits for Dune 2 and subsequent complete 180 to sporty chic for Challengers. Thus far, it looks like Ortega is leaning all the way into the goth glam of the Beetlejuice world, with lots of black stripes and rich jewel tones.
Ahead, see some of Jenna Ortega’s best Beetlejuice Beetlejuice looks.
A version of this article originally appeared in Teen Vogue.
Eyepix Group/Getty ImagesAugust 14, 2024, in Mexico City
At first glance, it looks like Ortega is wearing a pretty, demure (had to) teal leather cocktail dress by Lurline. But if you look closer, you’ll see it’s actually a sly, clever Beetlejuice reference; there’s a little skull molded right in the center of the bodice! Ortega wore the dress with matching pumps and a sweet half-up hairstyle.
Medios y Media/Getty ImagesAugust 13, 2024, in Mexico City
For the Mexico City premiere, Ortega stunned in an off-the-shoulder nude tulle Vivienne Westwood with black leather-like overlay, paired with custom Steve Madden platform Mary Jane heels and black diamond Maison H. jewellery.
MediaPunch/Bauer-Griffin/Getty ImagesAugust 19, 2024, in New York
We might just be starting the press tour, but we are already calling it: this is the pièce de résistance! Ortega surprised and delighted Beetlejuice fans in her recreation of one of Lydia Deetz’s school uniform looks in a plaid skirt, tucked-in white shirt, and navy cardigan, styled with the very on-theme Handbook for the Recently Deceased bag.
Gotham/Getty ImagesAugust 18, 2024, in New York
Vivienne Westwood is an obvious and brilliant choice for this press run, and Ortega opted for a vertical striped miniskirt suit for another NYC day, pairing it with matching vertical stripe sheer tights and black platform shoes. Blink, and you’ll miss the Kasun skull lapel pin on her jacket!
Gotham/Getty ImagesAugust 18, 2024, in New York
Later that day, Ortega changed into a white button down shirt and black miniskirt with a leather bra top layered atop the shirt. She swapped the platform shoes for sheer black socks and Vivaia’s Julie Pro Chunky Heels, a white low block heel pump with a black toe.
Raymond Hall/Getty ImagesAugust 19, 2024, in New York
Ortega changed her look a few times on August 19, ditching the corset and skirt for a black minidress with silver chain detail and a gloved shrug top, plus classic black pointed-toe heels and a black handbag.
MediaPunch/Bauer-Griffin/Getty ImagesAugust 19, 2024, in New York
Ortega went for a more romantic vibe in a black and white corset top and black satin slip skirt. She draped a black jacket over her shoulders and was back to her fave ankle-strap platform shoes.
Gotham/Getty ImagesAugust 17, 2024, in New York
For an NYC photo-call, Ortega went goth office siren in a pinstriped Dolce & Gabbana skirt suit, ankle strap heels, and black sunglasses.
