Ariana Grande knows how to command attention with her magical style. From concert-ready outfits to “Wicked”-coded dresses, we list the singer’s 21 best red carpet looks.

There's a reason why her style has remained so 'Popular.'

Ariana Grande may have started her career as a child actor on Nickelodeon, but she has grown up to become one of fashion’s brightest stars. While she was first known for rocking flirty mini dresses along with her signature sky-high ponytail, Grande’s style has evolved to become much grander and more fantastical over the years, thanks to the help of A-list stylists like Law Roach and Mimi Cuttrell.

Although a mainstay at many music awards, Grande is surprisingly a bit of a red carpet unicorn, appearing every so often, sometimes taking year-long gaps between appearances. However, when she does, she always makes a stylish statement. With her most recent role as Glinda the Good Witch in the forthcoming film adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked, Grande has embraced the magic of method dressing by gracing the red carpet in her on-screen character’s signature bubble-gum pink hues.

Ahead, we list the singer's 21 most spellbinding looks that stole the spotlight on the red carpet over the years.

In Herve Leger at the MTV Movie Awards, 2010

The Herve Leger bandage dresses were inescapable in the early 2010s, and even Grande was not immune to their allure. She wore a peachy beige number from the brand to the MTV Movie Awards, and mirror-embellished embroidery added glitz to the dress.

In BCBG at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, 2011

Grande made her red carpet debut at the Grammy Awards wearing a white BCBG look that featured a draped one-sleeve top and a fitted ruched skirt. She paired her mini dress with gold sparkling Jimmy Choo pumps.

In Dolce & Gabbana at the American Music Awards, 2013

The "Yours Truly" singer struck a stylish high note wearing a sparkly red column dress by Dolce & Gabbana at the 2013 American Music Awards. Black piping at the neckline and a matching clutch added contrast to the fiery sequins.

In Georges Chakra at the Teen Choice Awards, 2014

Grande looked as cute as can be in a white look designed by Lebanese fashion designer Georges Chakra. Hundreds of tiny crystals adorned both the neckline and hem of the otherwise minimalist minidress.

In Moschino at the MTV Video Music Awards, 2014

The singer looked rock-n-roll at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in a black leather strapless minidress with gold hardware designed by Moschino. Thigh-high patent boots added edge to the outfit.

In Atelier Versace at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, 2015

Grande wowed onlookers at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards wearing a white column Atelier Versace gown. The asymmetrical dress featured a flowing flounce of silver chainmail that had an embroidered floral motif.

In Romona Keveza at the 58th Grammy Awards, 2016

All eyes were on Grande at the 2016 Grammy Awards, where she wore a fire-engine red, fit-and-flare dress designed by evening wear designer Romona Keveza.

In Atelier Versace at the Billboard Music Awards, 2016

The singer channeled futuristic Tron vibes at the Billboard Musci Awards wearing an intricately blue embroidered dress from Atelier Versace. Sexy cut-outs and a high side showed off the singer's petite physique. 

In I.D. Sarrieri and Alexander McQueen at the American Music Awards, 2016

Grande ditched her frocks and went for a mix-and-match approach to dressing up for the American Music Awards 2016, wearing a black and nude lace crop top by I.D. Sarrieri paired with white tuxedo pants from Alexander McQueen.

In Alexander Wang at the MTV Video Music Awards, 2016

The songstress continued the crop top and trouser look at that year’s VMAs, sauntering out on the red carpet in a black frilly lace top from Alexander Wang with matching tailored pants.

In Christian Siriano at the Time 100 Gala, 2016

In 2016, Grande began embracing more over-the-top silhouettes, as seen here with this voluminous, billowing black tulle look from Christian Siriano. A H.Stern diamond collar necklace added sparkle to her ensemble.

In Vera Wang at the “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination” Met Gala, 2018

At the “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination,” Met Gala Grande looked like a goddess in a dreamy custom-made Vera Wang dress. The look was covered in a print of Michelangelo’s “The Last Judgement” and featured a fitted bodice, draped tulle ball gown, and an oversized hairbow.

In Christian Siriano at the Billboard's Women in Music Event, 2018

Aside from her sky-high signature ponytails, a hallmark of Grande's style during the 2010s was pairing fitted and flirty minidresses with sexy and daring footwear, as seen here with this Christian Siriano look.

In Le Silla at the MTV Video Music Awards, 2018

Grande let her hair down and shined on the red carpet at the 2018 VMAs, wearing a shimmering metallic silver strapless Le Sille dress and matching glittery thigh-high boots.

In Giambattista Valli at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, 2020

After a years-long absence from the public eye, Grande made a grand return at the 2020 Grammys wearing an out-of-this-world look designed by Giambattista Valli. The singer walked the red carpet wearing countless yards of frothy tulle, which made her look like a floating cloud.

In Giambattista Valli at the 96th Annual Academy Awards, 2024

Once her role as Glinda was announced, the songstress began wholly leaning into method dressing for the red carpet, wearing fanciful pink gowns that evoked her on-screen character’s signature hue, as seen here with the ruched taffeta column dress by Giambattista Valli, worn with a voluminous balloon-sleeved shrug jacket.

In Loewe at the "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" Met Gala, 2024

Grande returned to the Met Gala in grand fashion, wearing a custom creation from Loewe. The dress was designed to evoke the iridescent quality of mother of pearl with a beaded leather bustier and a multi-layered pleated silk chiffon skirt that was hand-painted to mimic the shiny surface of shells.

In Vivienne Westwood at the WSJ. Innovator Awards, 2024

The Wicked actress continued her love affair with white after the Met Gala by wearing an ivory bridal dress from Vivienne Westwood to the 2024 WSJ. Innovator Awards to honor the film’s director, John Chu. Her custom dress featured delicate floral appliqués and a romantic bell-shaped skirt.

In Vivienne Westwood at the Australian "Wicked" Premiere, 2024

Grande went into full Glinda mode at the Australia premiere of the film wearing a custom Vivienne Westwood creation that looked like a mirror image of the character's costume for the 1939 version of The Wizard of Oz, complete with puffy sleeves and sweeping ball skirt.

In Thom Browne at the Los Angeles "Wicked" Premiere, 2024

For the L.A. premiere of the film, Grande wore a strapless white satin Thom Browne dress and matching capelet that featured pink crystals laid out in a gingham-style print. Although the look's pink color is synonymous with Glinda, the gingham harkened back to the blue apron dress Dorthy Gale wore in Oz.

In Atelier Versace at the Mexico City Premiere, 2024

Grande wore a floor-length column gown by Atelier Versace for the Mexico City premiere of the film. The gown was crafted from glistening, iridescent chiffon. The dress featured a deep V-neckline and structural boning that created an hourglass silhouette, which was balanced out with a voluminous layered princess skirt.