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Ariana Grande's Style And Beauty Evolution Through The Years

From red hair to high ponytails

By Team ELLE
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Ariana Grande burst into our lives in her Nickelodeon heyday when she played Cat Valentine in Victorious and Sam & Cat.

When the show ended in 2014, Grande swapped the red hair dye and red carpet prom dresses for a trademark brunette high ponytail, thigh-high boots, cute mini dresses and oversized sweatshirts launching the now signature and instantly recognisable Ariana Grande look.

Still very much a star in more ways than one, Ariana Grande continues to remind us just how far she has come in professional and style credentials. From the dazzling outfits she wears to pop-ups for her makeup line R.E.M Beauty, outfits inspired by her role as Glinda in the 2024 remake of Wicked or looks from her upcoming album Eternal Sunshine.

Let's take a look back at her best looks over the past few years, starting with the most recent.

1

Ariana Grande at The Super Bowl, Las Vegas, February 2024

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The multi-hyphenate star coordinated with her Wicked costar, Cynthia Erivo, in custom Louis Vuitton jerseys. Grande completed her look with Simon G earrings and Miu Miu sunglasses.

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Ariana Grande on Instagram, February 2024

Ariana Grande took to Instagram and posted a photo carousel to commemorate wrapping filming for Wicked. In the first two pictures, the star wore a pink frilly Balenciaga gown in true Glinda fashion.

3

Ariana Grande attends brother Frankie Grande's wedding, May 2022

The singer opted for a rather unusual wedding guest outfit for her brother Frankie Grande's nuptials – taking a page out of Kendall Jenner's book, who recently attended a wedding in a controversial, black gown covered in cut-outs.

Grande wore an all-black, couture two-piece by Vera Wang for the occasion, consisting of a lamé bra and long skirt with a thigh-high leg split, topped off with a sweet, matching bow in her hair.

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Ariana Grande for r.e.m. Beauty, January 2022

The singer stars in a campaign photoshoot for her beauty brand, r.e.m., rocking a retro look of white sunglasses and skirt, with matching orange zebra-print bra and gloves.

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Ariana Grande at the final of 'The Voice', December 2021

Grande's stylist proudly posted a picture of the star wearing a glorious, bright yellow Valentino dress with full-length black gloves, ahead of 'The Voice' final.

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Ariana Grande at the final of 'The Voice', December 2021

Grande wore a custom chocolate-brown vegan leather corset dress from Vivienne Westwood's couture collection – with a cute, matching brown neckerchief.

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Ariana Grande takes bedroom selfie, July 2021

The singer shared a selfie to show off her 'tamarind' silk midi dress by Onarin, which features a halter neck and pleating at the bust. The dress comes in a range of colours and can be purchased here for around £177.

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8

Ariana Grande at the iHeartRadio Awards, May 2021

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The singer joined The Weeknd on stage at the iHeartRadio music awards for a performance of their song, 'Save Your Tears' wearing a satin-look deep purple crop top and midi skirt by Rat and Boa.

It was Grande's first public appearance since marrying her boyfriend Dalton Gomez, which she did in mid-May in a small, intimate ceremony at their home wearing a custom Vera Wang wedding gown.

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Ariana Grande at the iHeartRadio Awards, May 2021

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In more photos from the iHeartRadio Awards her silver wedding ring can be seen stacked underneath her engagement ring on her ring finger.

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Ariana Grande at the Grammys, February 2020

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The star wore a custom Giambattista Valli grey layered gown featuring tulle for days on the red carpet.

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Ariana Grande at the Billboard Women in Music awards, December 2018

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Ariana Grande in all pink everything at the event where she was honoured with the Woman of the Year award.

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Ariana Grande at the VMAs, August 2018

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Ariana Grande at the MTV VMAs.

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13

Ariana Grande in NYC, August 2018

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Ariana Grande continuing with oversized sweatshirts and thigh high boots in NYC.

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Ariana Grande in NYC, July 2018

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Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson in NYC.

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Ariana Grande in NYC, , June 2018

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Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande in NYC.

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Ariana Grande at Wango Tango, June 2018

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Ariana Grande at the Wango Tango concert.

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Ariana Grande at the Met Gala, May 2018

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Ariana Grande in custom Vera Wang at the Met Gala.

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Ariana Grande in LA, March 2018

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Ariana Grande with blonder hair and a low ponytail in LA.

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Ariana Grande at the American Music Awards, November 2016

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Ariana Grande at the AMAs.

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Ariana Grande at 'Hairspray' Junket, November 2016

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Ariana Grande in dungarees at a Hairspray Live! press event.

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