Wednesday Addams is a total Halloween icon, and with the Netflix show's popularity, everyone wants to channel her spooky style this year! But it's not just about the outfit. Getting Wednesday's vibe is key, which goes way back to her first appearance in Charles Addams' comic strip in 1938.
Wednesday Addams' Signature Style
Wednesday's look is pretty consistent over the years—it's what makes her so iconic! The dark aesthetic perfectly matches her personality; gloomy, morbid, and totally confident. Even Jenna Ortega's version, with its dark academic flair and subtle details, remains true to the character. This makes the look pretty easy to copy.
Clothing Choices
Think classic goth meets Victorian-era style! Black is totally Wednesday's color. Her outfits often have semi-formal details. Think long-sleeved dresses, large white collars and cuffs. If a dress isn't your thing, any black formal outfit will work. Don't forget about the accessories! Black high socks are a must and cover up those pale legs. Complete it with simple, elegant shoes - classic Mary Janes are a fantastic idea!
Wednesday’s clothes have a vintage look, mostly likely sourced from the Addams Family's rich household! If you have time you can look for some pieces from antique or thrift shops! This subtle touch brings in the feeling that only a special costume like this would ever give.
Hair & Makeup:
Wednesday’s hair is easily recognized. Two straight braids hanging down past her shoulders!
Keep in mind there are tons of small variations over all the iterations of Wednesday Addams on film!
- In The Addams Family (1991) movie, she had little nooses at the ends.
- Jenna Ortega brought bangs to the style and these are quite popular!
No matter how it's styled you have a range of options and can be easy to do with these online tutorials!
makeup keeps it simple. A pale face, dark under-eyes for that perpetually tired look adds a super cool creepy aesthetic. You may consider black lipstick but, typically, that's never shown!
This darker, somewhat wide eyed gaze will really add the look that many Wednesday Addams portrayers do.
Wednesday's Vibe:
This isn't just about the clothes! Wednesday's whole persona is important. Keep your facial expression neutral; that deadpan look and apathetic attitude! A bit of that deadly humor shows Wednesday's true coolness!
- Show confidence and poise!
- Don't try too hard, a little apathy will give you an easy-going look.
DIY Wednesday Costume
You can even go that extra mile and make your own accessories and collars. Just grab white fabric and cut triangular shapes! Glue or stitch to create that iconic white collar. You can also make some wrist cuffs using that extra fabric! sewing isn't required but it would really bring out that quality of Wednesday Addams' costume!
This approach isn't only creative, but makes it even easier for all those DIY fans to easily make their own unique, perfect Wednesday Addams costume for the ages!
Get inspired! Wednesday Addams has a costume you need to make yourself. With all of these points you can create something unique!
