"I wanted to reflect the journey that Vada was going through in the story in both visual and emotional outlets with clothing she felt comfortable in or safe in. Vada's outfits always draped on her, and the costumes spoke to the role — like an oversize sleeve she'd grip to hide her insecurity in or fidget with during moments of uncertainty or confusion. The draped fit also alluded to a portrayal of confidence and casualness, whether genuine at times or just the armor she was putting up while she was going through her emotions internally. The color yellow, which she wears often, also speaks to her uncertainty.
"When I first met Jenna [Ortega] at our fitting, she was excited to come in and see clothes that wouldn't just make her 'hot.'"
Women are beautiful and will look feminine even in baggy clothing — it's how someone carries themselves in what they wear that creates identity. Vada is a character who is not constrained by gender norms. When I first met Jenna at our fitting, she was excited to come in and see clothes that wouldn't just make her 'hot.'"
Some designers Vada wears: By the pool, Vada wears a Meals Clothing hat. Vada's rings are by LA designer Mondo Mondo. For her funeral look, she wears a vintage dress over old Levi's and chunky boots from Goodwill.
