Hair & Makeup

Now, a guide to achieving Jess’s style for yourself wouldn’t be complete without some tips on hair and makeup. Because let’s face it, her curly lashes and amazing fringe are as much a part of her look as her colorful dresses and ballet flats. So here are some pointers on both.

First, let’s talk hair.

Jess sports medium-length hair with bangs (aka a thick fringe) and she almost always styles her hair in long, loose curls. You can achieve the same look by using a 1.5-2 inch curling wand and wrapping small chunks of your hair around the wand before spritzing it with hairspray. Straighten your bangs with a flat iron and you are halfway to achieving your own Jess-like look.

Next, we have makeup. Jess opts for a semi-natural look. No crazy contouring or bronzing to be seen here. She definitely draws attention to her blue eyes and makes them pop with some false lashes and some deft eyeliner tricks to create a more rounded effect. Since Jess usually wears glasses, the emphasis on her eye makeup is crucial. (And this is a good tip for all our lens-wearing readers: emphasize your eyes with makeup to make them pop behind your glasses!) She also wears peach, pink, and rosy shades of blush and lipstick. Here’s a great in-depth tutorial that will even include some tips on hair, glasses, and clothing. Check it out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Let’s finish things off with some frequently asked questions to make sure you are totally prepared to emulate the style icon that is Jessica Day!

Q. How does Jess dress up on New Girl?

A. When Jess dresses up on New Girl, she somehow looks even more striking than usual. There was the gorgeous purple dress look in the third episode of season one when she pretends to be Nick’s girlfriend. Off came the glasses and there was that dress! Of course, it wouldn’t have been complete without the addition of some fake, wonky teeth. (Can’t remember which dress we mean? Scroll back up to outfit #6 for reference.) Then there’s that cocktail dress (as seen in outfit #1 of our guide) which she managed to add her own touch to by pairing it with indigo-colored heels, hoop earrings, and a pop-of-color statement necklace.