Now that she’s been thrust into the spotlight for her breakout role as Wednesday Addams in Netflix’s “Wednesday” series, Jenna Ortega’s fashion takeover is in full swing. The 20-year-old star has a lengthy acting resume already, known for playing Vada Cavell in “The Fallout” alongside Maddie Ziegler; Elle in “You” season two; and Tara Carpenter in “Scream.” The former Disney actress of “Stuck in the Middle” fame has been a client of stylist Enrique Melendez since 2016, and the duo have consistently worked together to pay homage to her latest projects with every outfit they dream up.
Lately, they’ve been catering to her Wednesday phase with the likes of a black crinkled silk and lace Versace wedding dress and a sheer Saint Laurent number over high-waisted undergarments that reflected a ’60s silhouette, the same decade the world was introduced to her character.
Ortega also has close ties with the Valentino house, having sat front row at the brand’s spring/summer 2023 show and attended the afterparty in an electric yellow minidress. She also worked with Pierpaolo Piccioli on her first-ever Met Gala moment, sporting the label’s iconic platforms that continue to live on in her wardrobe.
In discussing his close collaboration with Ortega, Melendez told POPSUGAR that comfort is key. “It’s important to nurture a style evolution of all my clients, especially the younger ones. With my ladies, I always want them to feel empowered. I strive to dress them tastefully, and I always want them to know that I 100 percent have their back,” he said.
Ahead, see how Melendez has helped develop Ortega’s style transformation, which includes sheer elements, towering platforms, and leggy minidresses that are undeniably retro.
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Jenna Ortega at the World Premiere of Netflix's "Wednesday"
Ortega wears a black lace and crinkled silk Versace wedding dress to the world premiere of Netflix’s “Wednesday” on Nov. 16, 2022 in Los Angeles.
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Jenna Ortega at the Critics Choice Latino Cinema & Television Celebration
Ortega wears a sheer black Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello dress to the Critics Choice Association’s 2nd annual celebration of Lation Cinema & Television on Nov. 13, 2022 in Los Angeles.
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Jenna Ortega at the 25th SCAD Savannah Film Festival
Ortega wears an RVN pantsuit with Lilou Paris jewelry to the 25th SCAD Savannah Film Festival on Oct. 23, 2022 in Savannah, GA.
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Jenna Ortega at New York Comic Con
Ortega wears a denim Gucci look with a sheer lace bra and mesh tights coordinated with Tiffany & Co. jewelry to New York Comic Con on Oct. 8, 2022 in New York City.
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Jenna Ortega at the Valentino Show During Paris Fashion Week
Ortega wears a sheer lace Valentino dress with Bulgari jewels to sit front row at the maison’s spring/summer 2023 show during Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 2, 2022.
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Jenna Ortega at the Valentino Afterparty During Paris Fashion Week
Ortega wears a Valentino electric yellow cutout minidress adorned with a bow and jewels by Lilou Paris, Leo Mathild, and H.CROWNE for the Valentino afterparty during Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 2, 2022.
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Jenna Ortega at the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards
Ortega wears a Valentino fall 2022 minidress with Tiffany & Co. jewels for the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards on June 5, 2022 in Santa Monica, CA.
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Jenna Ortega at the 2022 Met Gala
Ortega wears a hot pink Valentino look and Chopard jewels, along with metal flowers crafted by Laurel DeWitt and Le Silla to her first Met Gala celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” on May 2, 2022 in NYC.
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Jenna Ortega at the LA Premiere of "Emma"
Ortega wears a Raisa Vanessa minidress with a Marzook bag, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, and Swarovski jewels at the LA premiere of “Emma” held at DGA Theater on Feb. 18, 2020.
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Jenna Ortega at the 2020 Golden Globe Afterparty
Ortega wears a sheer gold Gretel Z. dress with Le Silla sandals, a Heliopolis clutch, and Swarovski and Smiling Rocks jewels at the 21st annual Warner Bros. and InStyle Golden Globe afterparty on Jan. 5, 2020 in Beverly Hills, CA.
