Jade West Costume
Channel your inner Hollywood Arts rebel with Jade's signature grunge-prep style.
Jade West from Nickelodeon's Victorious is the ultimate sarcastic, edgy fashion icon of Hollywood Arts. Known for her dark, grunge-prep aesthetic, her look is defined by layered dark clothing, combat boots, and colorful hair streaks. This costume is perfect for fans of the show who want a comfortable, recognizable, and effortlessly cool outfit.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $30–75
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What you need for a Jade West costume
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Striped tank top
A black and grey or black and purple striped knit tank top or fitted tee.
DIY: Use a plain black tank top and draw grey stripes with fabric paint.
Dark green cardigan
A lightweight, open-front knit cardigan in forest green or dark olive.
DIY: Use a black cropped jacket or a dark flannel shirt tied around the waist.
Black skater skirt
A simple, high-waisted black pleated skater skirt.
DIY: Wear a pair of black skinny jeans or dark denim shorts instead.
Black leggings or tights
Sheer black tights or solid black leggings for layering.
Combat boots
Black lace-up combat boots with a slight platform.
DIY: Any dark-colored boots or black high-top sneakers.
Teal hair extensions
Clip-in synthetic hair streaks in bright teal, green, or blue.
DIY: Use temporary colored hair chalk or colored hairspray on your natural hair.
Black choker
A simple black velvet choker or a thin black collar necklace.
DIY: Tie a piece of black ribbon or shoelace around your neck.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the striped tank top as your base layer.
- 2
Tuck the tank top into the black skater skirt, and put on the sheer black tights underneath.
- 3
Layer the dark green cardigan over the striped top, letting it hang open.
- 4
Lace up your black combat boots over the tights.
- 5
Clip the teal hair extensions into the front sections of your hair so they frame your face.
- 6
Fasten the black choker around your neck and add any additional dark bracelets or rings.
- 7
Apply dark makeup to complete the moody, edgy aesthetic.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in long, dark waves with bright teal or green clip-in streaks near the front. Apply heavy black eyeliner, defined eyebrows, and a dark nude or plum lipstick to capture her signature moody expression.
Jade West for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Beck Oliver wearing a black leather jacket, a grey t-shirt, and styled messy hair.
- group
- Assemble the Hollywood Arts crew with Tori Vega, Cat Valentine, and Robbie Shapiro.
- kids
- Use a black t-shirt, a green cardigan, black leggings, and temporary colored hair spray for a comfortable kid-friendly version.
- Plus size
- A high-waisted black skater skirt pairs perfectly with a stretchy striped top and a draped dark cardigan.
Tips
- Keep your expression deadpan or sarcastic in photos to stay in character.
- Carry a pair of safe, blunt plastic prop scissors as a nod to Jade's favorite hobby.
- If you don't have dark hair, a long dark brown or black wig works best before adding the colorful clips.
Jade West costume FAQ
- What color are Jade West's hair streaks?
- Jade changes her hair streaks throughout the series, but the most iconic colors are teal, bright green, blue, and occasionally purple.
- How do I dress like Jade West with normal clothes?
- Look for dark grunge basics in your closet: black skinny jeans or a skirt, a striped shirt, a dark cardigan, and combat boots.
- Is Jade West's style goth?
- Her style is best described as 'grunge prep' or 'mall goth,' combining edgy elements like chokers and combat boots with school-friendly cardigans and skirts.
Did you know? Jade's style shifted from a softer, more colorful look in Season 1 to a much darker, more defined goth-grunge aesthetic in later seasons.