Unlike most skaters, Wagner spins and jumps clockwise. She has executed multiple triple-triple jump combinations in international competition, including the 3F-3T, 3Lz-3T, and 3Lo-1Lo-3S. She landed the 3Lz-3Lo combination at the 2008 U.S. Nationals. Her signature elements include a Charlotte spiral and a bent-leg layover camel spin with both arms outstretched above her head. She dislikes spins. Despite accepting criticism about her weak skating skills and transitions, Wagner received the highest scores on those components for her long program at the 2016 World Championships, beating the likes of Mao Asada and Satoko Miyahara, both known for their stronger skating skills.