If you're suddenly overcome with the urge to dress in all black after watching "Wednesday," you're not alone. The supernatural Netflix series [1] has viewers itching to mimic Wednesday Addams's (Jenna Ortega [2]) dark wardrobe, with the titular character's checkered sweater vests in particular sparking outfit envy online.
Throughout season one [3], Wednesday hunts down the elusive Hyde monster [4] in several black-and-white plaid vests, including a slouchy V-neck style layered over a black turtleneck in episode seven and a slightly more oversize style featuring thick black stripes, worn with a white button-down and cropped black jacket, in episode five. Thanks to eagle-eyed outfit sleuths, we know that costume codesigner Mark Sutherland [5] scored the first from Zara, and the second was handmade by knitwear designer Alice Morell Evans [6] on behalf of British menswear designer John Alexander Skelton [7].
Seeing as Wednesday's onscreen vests are no longer available for purchase online, some passionate "Wednesday" fans [8] have taken it upon themselves to crochet look-alikes from scratch, with a few even sharing exact patterns to copy. TikTok and YouTube are currently flooded with videos of creators professing their love for Wednesday's style while crocheting their copycat knitwear. Talk about dedication.
If crocheting isn't your thing, never fear — we have you covered with some of the best checkered-sweater dupes the internet has to offer. Shop our picks ahead after browsing recent TikTok videos about Wednesday's edgy clothing.
Wednesday Addams's Checkered Sweater Vests on "Wednesday"
Shop Wednesday Addams-Inspired Checkered Sweater Vests
Viottiset Oversized V Neck Fuzzy Sweater Vest [10] ($33)
Detroit 303 Plaid Checkerboard Knit Sweater
Detroit 303 Plaid Checkerboard Knit Sweater [11] ($41, originally $46)
RVCA Forget Me Not Argyle Sweater Vest
RVCA Forget Me Not Argyle Sweater Vest [12] ($55)
Agnes Orinda Houndstooth V Neck Vest
Agnes Orinda Houndstooth V Neck Vest [13] ($40, originally $51)
Rag & Bone Edith Wool Blend Vest
Rag & Bone Edith Wool Blend Vest [14] ($195, originally $275)
Frame Cropped Checkered Vest
Frame Cropped Checkered Vest [15] ($428)