It’s been more than 80 years since the world first met Wednesday Addams, but her severe look has never lost its appeal. That’s thanks to Academy Award-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood, who works across the Tim Burton universe, including Edward Scissorhands, Into the Woods, Sleep Hollow and Alice in Wonderland.
Scalloped Over-the-Knee Tights
Wednesday Addams is a morbid and emotionally reserved young woman who is fascinated by the macabre. She has pale skin and long black, braided pigtails and frequently wears a dark dress. She is the youngest daughter of Gomez and Morticia, a sociopathic devil with an affinity for torture and darkness.
Jenna Ortega portrayed Wednesday in the 2022 Netflix series, and her performance received critical acclaim. She is a talented actress who knows how to keep an audience on the edge of their seats.
The black tulle dress that she wears is one of the most popular Addams Family costume ideas, but you can also create a DIY version. You can pair a black dress with long gloves and tights. The tights should be ivory and feature a scalloped design. For an added layer of feminine style, you can add a pair of platform combat boots that are 100% Wednesday-approved. The tights and the boots should be your size, but you can also choose to use a lace tutu for a more modest look.
Mary-Jane or Oxford Heels
Jenna Ortega is mesmerizing in her role as Wednesday on the new Addams Family series, and The Costumer carries a wide selection of costumes that can help you channel this character’s unique personality. We have costumes that can help you emulate her dry wit and morbid sense of humor, as well as her creepy vibes.
In the show, Wednesday is a gothic mystery writer who has a love for all things black and dark. She has a knack for listening in on coded “help” messages sent by bound-up members of the family, which she then dispatches to free them.
When she’s not writing or wrangling her brother and sister, you can find Wednesday lounging in oversized hoodies with stripe prints, as well as casual pants and shoes. If you’re dressing up as Wednesday for Halloween, check out our spooky and stylish selection of women’s costumes and essential accessories below.
White Button-Down
If you prefer to keep your costume simple yet stylish, you can still capture Wednesday’s look by wearing a black dress with a white collar. This midi-length pencil dress, which is available in both adult and kids sizes, offers classic gothic style and modern misaligned collar. Pair it with a pair of black heels and you’re ready to step into Nevermore Academy.
While Wednesday’s attire in the show is pretty much uniform when she’s not at home with Morticia and Gomez, she has a few other looks for her downtime as a new student at the Academy. One of these is a dark grey cotton sweater-vest with a white button-down shirt beneath it.
This is a great option for adults and kids alike who want to get into character, especially if they’re already in school or will be attending a costume party. It’s easy to pair with a long black skirt and tights, plus a pair of Mary-Jane or Oxford shoes.
Pigtail Braids
If you’re a fan of the smallest homicidal maniac in the Addams family, this dark and creepy wig is sure to please! It has low pigtail braids and is available in multiple sizes.
It’s been more than 80 years since the world first met Wednesday Addams, and though she’s morphed a bit over time from the New Yorker cartoon to Christina Ricci’s spooky ’90s performance to the Gen Z-inspired look portrayed by Jenna Ortega in Netflix’s Nevermore Academy series, her severe look remains constant. Pin-straight pigtails, black dresses with contrasting white Peter Pan collars and cuffs and black satchel-style backpacks are all part of her signature style.
If you want to recreate her signature uniform from the show, this black striped dress and hoodie set is an excellent choice. It even comes with the hoodie’s matching sneakers, which feature a floral pattern. Top your look off with a pair of classic Mary Jane heels, and you’re all ready to start scheming!wednesday addams dress
