There is a new queen of gothic glam in town, and her name is Jenna Ortega. Hot on the heels of a Wednesday win, the star is tripling down on her trademark style–this time in a poppy orange-and-black striped Fendi dress that Vogue proclaims to be a statement in Beetlejuice attire. And it may seem like a costume reserved specifically for Halloween, but with an outfit like this, Ortega demonstrates that Beetlejuice stripes are a new fashion statement steeped in high drama, and you can wear them any time now.
Camp to Couture
Stripes of black and white are a classic of fashion, but the orange and black ones make one immediately think of the film world of Tim Burton. What could so easily tend toward costume, instead, Ortega transformed into runway-ready finery. Her silhouette was stretched by the clean vertical lines of her dress, and the overdosed orange provided a light-hearted touch to the gothic overture.
The effect? An edgy elegance that could also serve as a reminder that gothic style does not have to be all black. Rather, it can be colourful, graphic, and surprisingly wearable.
What makes Stripes work?
One of the traditional prints in fashion is stripes. They are universally flattering whilst looking endlessly versatile; they add a sort of structure to flowy fabrics and drama to simple silhouettes. Riding on the Beetlejuice energy, the mix of high-contrast, bold hues is quite a statement in and of itself, both nostalgic and new in 2025.
This season, designers have been experimenting with large stripes, from Fendi designers to Jean Paul Gaultier, experimenting with the trend, which has seen a resurgence of retro and slightly graphic styles. The upside? You do not have to be wearing couture to exude the style.
Beetlejuice Stripe In Real Life
Statement Dress- Pick a bold striped midi or maxi dress where the colors clash stylishly (orange-and-black, purple-and-green, or neon-on-neutral). Make accessories minimal to have the print stand out.
Striped Pants -Vertical stripes will create length in the leg. Wear Beetlejuice-inspired pants with a solid top and pointed flats to balance it out.
Blazers & Outerwear – A striped blazer is very dramatic when it comes to wearing denim every day.
Accessories -On a head-to-toe stripe feels too unusual, wear a stripy scarf or heels or clutch as a cheeky tribute to the trend.
Styling Tips
Turn it down to neutrals: wear striped jeans with a plain white shirt.
Make it extra: gothic embellishment includes heavy boots, black lipstick, and Jewels.
Do not overdo stripes: use one statement piece in a variety of combinations to prevent optical overload.
The Takeaway
Jenna Ortega is redrawing the rulebook of gothic fashion and making the case that Beetlejuice stripes are both camp and couture. No matter how you take to a full gown moment or find stripes in your daily ensemble, the trend makes you come out to play, roll the dice, and explore your gothic glam star.
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