Janis Ian, the character from the movie Mean Girls is portrayed by Lizzy Caplan. Janis was the first person who became friends with Cady. In the early scenes it is shown that she does not have a good reputation, other students constantly tease her like a punching bag. Her style shows that late 90s grunge look that meets an emo. The look would have blended with any major city such as Seattle or NYC.
To make her emo style look you can follow the given guideline.
Janis Cosplay Costumes
Black t-shirt
Janis wears black t-shirt with half sleeves to make the gothic look. You can also wear any black color t-shirt to make the look. You must have a t-shirt that is made of cotton or any other fabric that is comfortable for you to wear.
Brown Jacket
Over her black t-shirt she wears a brown jacket. To make the look, you can wear a brown jeans jacket or brown button down shirt. It will complement the overall look.
Black skirt
Janis in the movie is seen wearing skirts. She wears a long knee length black skirt. You can also wear it. Choose the fabric wisely, you can find it in satin or jersey material. These kinds of flowy skirts are also available in thrift stores, or at online stores. Get the skirt from where you find it easy.
Shoes & Accessories
The character Janis is seen wearing sneakers in the whole movie. She mostly wears black and white sneakers while she wears black and white striped socks. These socks are knee length long.
For other accessories she has nose piercing, earrings and many clips in her hair. You can also wear it as Janis accessories are simple and easy to find anywhere at the market.
Hair & Makeup
The character Janis is shown as fair skin with long black hair and dark makeup which makes her look like Goth. In the movie it is shown that in early high school Regina was the one who started the rumor against her and said that Janis has cut all her hair during eighth grade and ever since everyone started making fun of her. Some students call her a drug addict or some tease her saying that she is wearing a wig. So if you don’t have black hair, then you can dye it or you can use a temporary hair color to make your hair black. However, a wig will be the best option as everyone teases her about her hair.
Where to Wear the Look
Janis Ian’s look is gothic and dark, but still cute and trendy. Her look is bold and sharp and has an unapologetically different vibe. It could also be worn in themed parties, Mean Girls theme gatherings, 90s or early 2000s costume night or even at the musical festivals. This look can also look the perfect fit for cosplay conventions, art shows or casual hangouts. Jian looks comfortable enough if you are wearing it for the whole day. I can also be worn easily at outdoor events or fan meetups.
About Janis
Janis Ian who is often mocked by her classmates about her looks became one of Cady’s friends at first. She also shares a close bond with Damian to whom she says “too gay to function” which is only right when she only says it to him. In the movie, it is further shown that once Regina George was close to Janis and they are popular and stylish, but their friendship ended in eighth grade when Regina started rumors about Janis’ gender. Years later, on the entrance of Cady she has seen the opportunity to humiliate Regina like she did and took revenge from her. She had seen this opportunity when Plastics invited Cady to sit with them at lunch.
Janis Costume FAQs
Do I have to wear a skirt to complete this look?
Janis wears different styles of skirts in the whole movie. For the authenticity of the look you must wear a skirt of any style.
Is nose piercing necessary for the look?
Nose piercing is not necessary for the look. It is optional but a fun detail. You can fake having your nose pierced if you don’t have it.
Can I wear boots instead of sneakers?
Boots are not Janis style which is why instead of boots it is best to stick with sneakers. This way you can get the look exactly like from the movie.