Jenna Ortega isn’t afraid to show up in bold outfits. Just take a peek at her revealing jeweled top or her totally on-trend sheer dress. Now, the star of Netflix’s “Wednesday” has done it once again. This time, she made an appearance at the 5th Annual Academy Museum Gala at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 18.
While she stunned in front of the cameras with barely-there brows, deep blush lips and dark eye makeup, the highlight of her look was undoubtedly her dress. A sculpted metallic upper piece with a dark maroon skirt by Grace Ling, it resembled a leaf that stetched down her chest and belly in the front before wrapping about her neck and reaching across her shoulder.
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GettyFans Loved the Metal Top
While Jenna may take risks with her ensembles, her bold choices tend to pay off. Indeed, when she stepped out in a metallic top, fans were thrilled by the look.
GettyOne fan wrote, “She looks so beautiful 😍😍😍😍”
“she NEVER misses. 🔥,” came from another person.
Someone else wrote, “Slayed all day babe!! 🔥🙌❤️”
That’s not to mention the fan who left a comment, saying, “Her fashion sense has evolved so much 😍”
Metallics ‘Are Never Far from On-trend’
While wearing a metallic piece may seem bold, it’s also a safe choice in a way. That’s because it’s usually a look that’s in style.
“Metallic outfits, whether bold and blinding or subtly shiny, are never far from on-trend,” InStyle noted. “Nearly every era has had a pop of shine in its color palette, from the gilded golden looks of the ’70s and the jewel-toned metallics of the ’80s to the sleek silvers of the early aughts.”
They added, “[t]his season, metallics have taken hold yet again with innovative textures and unexpected textile pairings. Golden looks, bronze power suits, and silver party pants are giving wardrobes everywhere a little extra sparkle. Meanwhile, pinks, pastels, and patterns are changing the very definition of what it means to don a metallic hue.”
Indeed, “[f]rom what we’ve seen on the Spring/Summer 2025 runways, one thing’s clear: metallics are here to steal the spotlight,” according to Harper’s Bazaar Australia. “Dior gave us liquid silver dreams, while McQueen’s draped silhouettes brought a modern-day armour vibe — ideal for those ‘I’m in charge’ moments. And Fendi went all in, pairing sheer metallic socks with metal embellishments and matching shoes.”
Noting that “[t]he trend didn’t stop at the runway,” and “dominated the 2025 Golden Globes red carpet too,” Harper’s Bazaar Australia added, “This season, it’s all about playing with light in unexpected ways. Whether you’re layering bold metallics for maximum impact or sneaking in a subtle shimmer, the message is clear — shine is the new black. So, take a cue from the runways.”
