So yesterday I was scrolling through Instagram when this old Ariana Grande Nickelodeon clip popped up. Got me wondering how much her style changed over the years. Decided to dig into her fashion evolution since her Cat Valentine days.
Step 1: Gathering the Evidence
First thing – I spent three hours straight raiding Getty Images and fan accounts. Dug up red carpet moments, music video screenshots, even paparazzi shots from like 2010 onward. Made separate folders: “Early Nickelodeon Era”, “Dangerous Woman Bun Phase”, “Thank U Next Streetwear” and “Recent Glam”. Never realized how many thigh-high boots one person could own till I saw all those folders side by side.
Tracking the Transformation
Started comparing outfits year by year:
- 2010-2013: Those cutesy pleated skirts and literal cat ears on Victorious? Wild. Everything looked like baby pink cotton candy threw up on her.
- 2014 Breakthrough: Suddenly saw her in these tight black bodysuits during Problem era. That high ponytail became her signature overnight – think she superglued that thing to her head for two whole years.
- 2017 Pivot: Noticed she totally ditched the pinup vibe after Manchester. Started wearing hoodies and combat boots everywhere. Even her red carpet looks got edgier with leather and chokers.
- Present Day: Current Ariana’s all about oversized blazers, mini skirts that disappear under jacket hems, and those weird Y2K platform heels. Her stylist must raid Freddie Mercury’s closet weekly.
The Real Shocker
Biggest revelation? Her makeup evolution! Put early close-ups next to recent shots. That porcelain doll look with pale lips? Totally gone. Now she’s serving bronzed goddess with freckles showing through, glossy lips, way more natural. Her eyebrow journey alone could fill a textbook – started pencil-thin now they’re fluffy caterpillars.
My Takeaways
Finished by laying out all these comparison collages. Honestly? Its not just clothes changing – her whole silhouette transformed alongside her music. From teenybopper to trap-pop queen to whatever cozy-core thing she’s doing now. Makes you realize how much we all change in a decade. Still can’t unsee that one photo where she wore actual bunny ears though.
