You're not imagining it. In this day and age, whether or not something is considered dated can change on a dime—outfit styling included. The look Jenna Ortega just wore for press appearances in NYC proves my point perfectly.

When it comes to choosing what shoes to pair with a jeans outfit, it's become the fashion-person norm to choose the wrong shoes, as in a clashing, unexpected style instead of a matchy-matchy one. Well, now that wearing bold colors and primary-color blocking has become wildly popular, the matchy-matchy look is back. Embracing it in a simple way, just as Ortega did, is the most effortless, chic way to wear it.

Ortega opted for denim with a canary-yellow sweater and shoes in the same hue. It makes for a striking jeans outfit, but it's not one you have to put a lot of thought into. Just take a sweater in any color (one that isn't a neutral for maximum effectiveness) and pair it with shoes in the same color. Wear your favorite jeans, and you're done.

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I’m currently in a committed relationship with my winter Ugg boots, but Jenna Ortega just made a very compelling case for a sneaker swap. While L.A. fashion people have been gatekeeping the Vans Super Lowpro sneakers for a minute, the Wednesday star officially let the secret out this week in West Hollywood.

Ortega stepped out in the sleek black-and-white iteration of the $85 skater staple, proving that the low-profile, '80s-inspired silhouette is the ultimate antidote to chunky shoes. She styled them with dark-wash denim and a leather bomber, giving off effortless energy that usually requires years of curated thrifting—or at least the help of a professional stylist—to achieve. These are essentially the cooler, slightly more rebellious cousin to the Adidas Samba sneaker, featuring a lightweight gum sole that feels very 2026.

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I love a hoodie-and-matching-sweatpants combo with sneakers when I’m traveling. But I was in Paris for almost three weeks, and one thing I’ve learned about traveling with Parisians is that style is never compromised for comfort. I saw not one touristy hoodie on my flights to and from Paris, and that influenced my future travel style greatly. Jenna Ortega also recently traveled to Paris and wore an elegant ensemble that has been on my mind since.

Her outfit upon landing at CDG included an elegant coat trend that puts a hoodie to shame. It was a long black leather coat with a fur trim, paired with simple jeans, chunky black derby shoes, and a sleek black mini tote bag. She looked like she was born and raised in Paris—effortless and chic in every way. While hoodies are certainly comfortable for a long-haul flight, the warmth of a leather coat is too, and it’s an easy way to make a low-key outfit look special.

If you’re traveling to Paris (or anywhere) soon and want to look chic without sacrificing comfort, keep scrolling to re-create Ortega’s outfit and shop similar items.

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