While filming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on location in New York City throughout 2013, Megan Fox provided a masterclass in functional, high-end street style.
During this period, the actress was pregnant with her second child, yet she maintained a sleek silhouette that balanced comfort with the rugged demands of her role as April O’Neil.
Analyzing her different looks from the set reveals how strategic layering and specific denim choices allowed her to navigate the early stages of pregnancy discreetly. From the way she styled her wardrobe to accommodate her changing shape, there is much to learn about “stealth” maternity fashion that remains relevant today.
Below, we look back at her evolution on the Manhattan set, focusing on the versatile footwear and denim that defined her character’s wardrobe.
At the start of filming in early May 2013, Megan Fox’s on-set wardrobe was still rooted in streamlined, body-skimming basics, offering a clear baseline before any visible changes in her silhouette began to influence her styling choices.
Megan Fox Keeps It Sleek in Lululemon Layers and Streamlined Set Style
On May 7, 2013, Megan Fox was spotted filming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in Gramercy Park, Manhattan, wearing a black Lululemon Forme jacket, a bright pink tank, and Nike sneakers, pairing athletic ease with a sleek, on-set silhouette (Credit: David Bodrick / DMBJ / WENN / Ivan Nikolov / TNYF / Alberto Reyes)
A couple of weeks into filming, her wardrobe began to shift away from off-duty athleisure and toward a more structured, character-driven look, signaling a subtle refinement in both styling and on-set presence.
Megan Fox Transitions to Structured Layers in a Yellow Leather Jacket, Skinny Jeans, and Steve Madden Boots
Megan Fox styles her yellow leather jacket with AG Jeans The Legging Jeans in Equinox and Steve Madden’s Raingerr boots
Megan Fox channels April O’Neil in a mustard yellow leather jacket, dark skinny jeans, and heeled black boots, balancing utilitarian ease with a sleek, leg-lengthening silhouette on the New York set of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on May 20, 2013
By mid-June, her styling began to shift more noticeably, with layered outerwear and strategically placed accessories subtly redirecting attention away from her midsection.
Megan Fox Leans Into Strategic Layering With Jackets and On-Set Accessories
On June 14, 2013, Megan Fox filmed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in New York City wearing a long black coat layered over skinny jeans and slouchy heeled boots, combining practical coverage with a streamlined, on-set silhouette
Subtle styling gestures—like holding a bag in front of you or adjusting layers—began to play a more deliberate role, reflecting how on-set wardrobes can be used to subtly manage silhouette and focus.
Megan Fox Uses Subtle Styling Tricks to Control Silhouette on Set
On July 19, 2013, Megan Fox stepped out on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set in New York City wearing a graphic tee, skinny jeans, and casual flat sandals, using relaxed layers and accessories to maintain an easy, understated silhouette on set
In a later on-set look, she leaned further into utilitarian layering, using an army jacket and character accessories to create visual coverage while staying true to April O’Neil’s functional wardrobe.
Megan Fox Masters Utility Dressing in an Army Jacket and Rag & Bone Newbury Boots
Megan Fox filming scenes for ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ while clad in the Rag & Bone Newbury boots in Manhattan, New York City, on July 22, 2013
Her casual outfit included a pair of boots we’ve seen many times on celebrities — the Rag & Bone Classic Newbury. Megan’s character wore the dark brown suede pair with tight blue jeans and a khaki-green army jacket.
Megan Fox wearing AG Jeans Aubrey skinny jeans with Rag & Bone Classic Newbury booties, filming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in New York City on July 22, 2013
The wardrobe’s strategic layering keeps the silhouette streamlined, with outerwear and accessories working together to maintain a clean, uninterrupted line on camera.
Equally key are Megan Fox’s AG Adriano Goldschmied jeans, which offer the kind of stretch and structure that adapts effortlessly while preserving a sleek fit. The streamlined cut and flexible fabric make them a reliable foundation for long filming days without sacrificing shape.
AG’s signature “The Legging” jeans, available in a range of washes from faded to deep indigo, strike that same balance of comfort and polish—an essential combination for transitional styling both on and off set.
AG Adriano Goldschmied “The Legging” jeans in 20 Years Dwight, 10 Years Rio, and Equinox washes, showcasing the brand’s signature stretch fit and streamlined silhouette
From On-Set Practicality to Red Carpet Drama: Megan Fox’s Shoe Style Evolution
Her Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles wardrobe in 2013 was rooted in function—anchored by stretch denim, utilitarian layers, and dependable boots designed for long days on set.
In the years since, Megan Fox’s style has shifted toward sharper silhouettes and statement heels, embracing everything from towering platforms to barely-there stilettos. Explore how her footwear choices have evolved from the set to the red carpet.
👠 Explore Megan Fox’s More Recent Shoe Highlights:
- 🎡 At Coachella 2024, Megan Fox traded festival boho for a sleek Alexander Wang mini dress and clear “Silver Nudie” stilettos, proving her modern off-duty style still leans sharply fashion-forward.
- ❄️ Her Aspen winter outing with MGK shows a more understated side of her shoe style, pairing layered cold-weather dressing with sleek black sneakers.
- 🖤 Her 2022 Billboard Music Awards look captures Megan at her most theatrical, grounding a Morticia-inspired David Koma gown with towering Andrea Wazen PVC platforms.
- ✨ Megan Fox’s 2021 VMAs appearance pairs a sheer Mugler dress with Jimmy Choo heels, one of her boldest MGK-era red carpet shoe moments.
- 🤎 At The Daily Front Row Fashion Awards, she sharpened a LaQuan Smith mini dress with towering Jimmy Choo “Max” platform sandals, leaning into the ultra-glam, leg-lengthening silhouettes that define her recent style.