How to Recreate Ariana Grande’s Iconic Style
The singer’s birthday just took place over the weekend. What better way to celebrate than with a rundown of some of her most unforgettable fits?
Ariana Grande celebrated her 29th birthday on 26 June, and while we all know her for her whistle tones, she’s also been owning the fashion scene for years with her unique style. Below, we round up some of her best looks to help you live out your best Ari this July.
Ariana’s high ponytail is synonymous with her name and her favourite way to pair it is with a cute babydoll dress. Given her petite frame, her mini empire-waist numbers create the illusion of longer legs and add to the cuteness factor. An iconic rendition of this was at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards performance. The all-black look was a more mature take, especially since she paired them with over-the-knee stiletto boots. Take it from Ari: Tall boots and short dresses make for the best dressed-up combination.
Who can forget the showstopping grey dress Ariana wore to the Grammys in 2020? The dove grey stunner was a maximalist dream, with enough tulle to occupy multiple seats at the award show. The vocal queen paired the extravagant ballgown with matching satin opera gloves. Though not all of us can afford to transform into a modern Cinderella with custom gowns, one lesson we take from this outfit is that when in doubt, always take a chance at a monochromatic moment. And it doesn’t hurt to go for drama!
Seeing as Ariana is so glamorous at special events, it makes sense the pop princess’ street style doesn’t disappoint. Casual attire is a breeze for the songbird in an oversized sweater and boots. In this effortless look, Ariana’s green quilted Chanel belt bag dots the outfit with just the right pop of colour. The bag cinches her in at her waist, so her figure isn’t overpowered by the fabric of her sweatshirt. So next time you rock an oversized fit, consider accessorising to highlight the natural curves and contours of your body.
The only time Ariana attended the Met Gala was in 2018. When she turned up, she had us all stunned in a custom strapless gown, printed with an all-over design of the Sistine Chapel. The giant ribbon bow on her head made for a sweet addition to the look, considering she only donned simple earrings and kept her décolletage void of any distracting necklaces. Next time you’re dressing up for an important event, try focusing on one particular accessory for a balanced and elegant look like Ariana achieved here.
This black-and-white number was another modern version of ‘60s style. The cut-outs and contrasting colours created the classic pop-art elements so representative of the space-age decade. Not forgetting the square-toed patent knee-high black boots, Ariana’s glam look is the perfect balance of cute and edgy. Her white eyeliner makeup look sharpened the look and tied the entire fit together. This look is a clear example of how details can go a long way – something to keep in mind when putting together your next OOTD.
For Netflix’s comedy and satirical film ‘Don’t Look Up’, Ariana played pop star Riley Bina. The biomimicry-driven dress Riley wore during the film was one of Ari’s most unforgettable looks yet. The feathery top and tulle bottom was designed to look like an octopus moving underwater, as reflected in this avant-garde performance number. Ariana’s (and even Riley’s) fashion might be too far out of reach for everyday looks, but if Ari is taking fashion cues from nature, so are we!
With her ‘positions’ album cover, Ari definitely delivered on the retro ‘60s assignment. The all-over pistachio green look was midriff-baring and showed the singer styled differently for her latest album. The cherry on top was the contemporary take on the bouffant hairstyle from the decade – a gentle reminder from Ariana to never underestimate the power of great hair. And with such volume in her hair, her slightly overstated earrings made for the best pairing.
