In 2008, Demi Lovato dared to ask, “Who said I can’t wear my Converse with my dress?” Nearly a decade later, Jenna Ortega wants to know why more of us aren’t pairing our silk and lace slips with beat up combat boots.
On November 29, the 23-year-old princess of cool declared a “wrong shoe” combination for the ages while serving as a jury member at the Marrakech International Film Festival. After breathing new life into the peplum trend in a BEVZA bodysuit and structured skirt combo from the Ukranian brand’s spring-summer 2026 collection for the event’s opening ceremony, she went a bit more casual for a press conference the following day.
Ortega’s version of casual, of course, involved a supple silk slip dress with a lace bodice and a tailored single-breasted blazer. However, she toughened up the formal combination with a distinct lack of jewelry and a pair of scuffed-up combat boots. And sure, her bleached brows definitely added to her rebellious aesthetic, but it was the lace-up stompers that delivered the unique blend of effortless glamour the Wednesday star has perfected over the past few years.
This is not the first—nor will it be the last—time Jenna Ortega opts for an unexpected boot to round out her look, though her highly favored platforms tend to have the practical advantage of adding height to her five foot one frame. Take the ultra-tall boots she wore with an oversized wool coat and cuffed jeans during a recent outing in New York City.
