10 Ariana Grande Outfits That Scream Glinda From Wicked

There have been a few popular movies released in 2024, but none has caused quite as much of a stir as "Wicked." Starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as the witches of Oz, the film has been making headlines for much of the year, and part of that may come down to the lead actors leveraging fashion for "Wicked" marketing. Both Grande and Erivo have been dressing in show-stopping 'fits inspired by their respective characters, Glinda (or Galinda) and Elphaba, with the former frequently donning the well-known colors and textures originally worn by the Good Witch who gifts Dorothy her legendary ruby slippers. 

The original Glinda, played by Billie Burke in 1939's "The Wizard of Oz," was iconic for her dramatic pink ball gown, which featured huge, puffy sleeves, star-shaped crystal embellishments to match her star wand, and a flouncy skirt that served as the ultimate statement. While emulating this witchy energy, Grande has worked with the world's top designers to bring to life a series of looks shrouded in pink, bouncing with full skirts streaming from the waist, and often sparkling with iridescent, otherworldly fabrics. The ethereal Loewe dress that she wore to the 2024 Met Gala was one such look, which subtly paid tribute to Glinda with its tight bodice and cascading fairy-tale skirt. None of this is surprising when you remember that it's now common for actors to take their roles one step further with method dressing, and as far as "Wicked" goes, Ariana Grande has nailed it with these celestial ensembles. 

The cream of the crop, as far as Ariana Grande's Glinda-inspired outfits go, has to be the sparkly Vivienne Westwood Couture gown she wore to the Sydney premiere of "Wicked" in early November 2024. For anyone familiar with the original 1939 "Wizard of Oz" film, this is as close as it gets to Glinda's authentic gown, from the blush color to the sheer, puffed sleeves. 

In an Instagram post celebrating this look, the London-based atelier revealed that the dress was made by hand and features a corset in the style of 18th-century fashion, plus crystal "Starburst" embellishments that were originally drawn by Vivienne Westwood herself.

November 2024 has been a busy time for Ariana Grande, as she's hopped between "Wicked" premieres around the world, each time rocking a different Glinda-coded outfit. This satin gingham number that Grande wore to the Los Angeles premiere is a sophisticated take on the legendary character that still channels that Good-Witch energy with its baby-pink palette. While the original Glinda wore a towering headpiece, Grande opted for a feminine bow to accompany the elegant Thom Browne dress — an accessory made cool again by Chanel and Hailey Bieber in 2023. However, we did notice she has her own pair of witchy sparkly slippers, similar to Dorothy's ruby version. 

For the "Wicked" premiere in Mexico City, Ariana Grande decided to mix witches with mermaids, resulting in a strapless, pearly masterpiece that made her seem like a glistening Aphrodite rising out of the sea. This wet-look dress by Versace nailed Glinda's energy thanks to its faint-pink tone, skin-tight bodice, and tumbling skirt. Plus, the "Break Free" singer's hair waving down her back was reminiscent of Glinda's long brunette tresses. Of course, Ariana Grande completed her stunning style transformation by bleaching her hair blond for filming and has maintained that color for the multitude of "Wicked" press.

At the 2024 CinemaCon held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Ariana Grande proved that you can interpret vintage fashion in creative ways. At first glance, this strapless Oscar de la Renta mini is worlds away from the original "Wizard of Oz" costuming. But upon closer inspection, it subtly plays tribute to Glinda with its ethereal pink-and-white color palette. Again, we've got a tight bodice complemented by a bouncy, puffy little skirt. And to make this 'fit even more feminine, you'll notice that the tiny dress is actually a giant flower, with the flounce making up the petals. 

Though "Wicked" press has really amped up toward the end of 2024, Ariana Grande started this journey way back at the start of the year. Case in point: To the Academy Awards in March, the "Dangerous Woman" singer slayed on the red carpet in a Giambattista Valli Haute Couture strapless gown, complete with a long train and a puffy cape that were almost bigger than the pop star herself. In hindsight, this Oscars moment was the ultimate hint that we were going to be served pink drama and glam all year long.

Not every Glinda-inspired gown can be over the top and fit for the red carpet. While Vivienne Westwood gave Ariana Grande a true fairy-tale experience in the dress she wore to the Sydney, Australia, premiere, the fashion house also created this deconstructed take, and since this look ecapsulates one of 2024's biggest trends, it was decidedly more runway-ready than Oz-ready. Grande wore this while doing press in November 2024, showing off her ever-present pink-and-white color scheme via stripes that sat over a layer of tulle. As always, she channeled the Good Witch with a tight, strapless bodice and voluminous skirt, just presented in a grungier way.

Along the same lines as Ariana Grande's deconstructed Vivienne Westwood dress, this short, puffy gown that the star also wore in November 2024 is a much subtler interpretation of Glinda's look — there's not even any pink! But the over-the-top hula-hoop skirt means that this dress still makes our list. The original Glinda gown was so voluminous in the skirt that we're certain there were some hula hoops at play, and this Loewe minidress matches that energy on a much cooler scale.

While doing press in Sydney, Australia, in November 2024, Ariana Grande rocked this chic Glinda interpretation by Bode. Featuring a boho skirt that's significantly more casual than some of her other Glinda garments, as well as a strapless corset top (which can be styled for any occasion) with pink embellishments, this look is another that brings "The Wizard of Oz" into the 21st century.

On the Bode Instagram page, the fashion house explained that this hand-crafted gown is influenced by French fashion, which includes the bridal style from the turn of the century and 1950s silhouettes. It was made custom for the pop princess using pink taffeta and ivory silk.

During her "Saturday Night Live" monologue in October 2024, Ariana Grande famously wore a neon-pink midi dress as a nod to her role in "Wicked." However, the star rocked several outfit changes that night, and the most Glinda-esque of the bunch had to be her Rodarte tulle-coated gown that instantly evoked the spirit of the legendary character. From the flowing skirt to the quiet-luxury baby-pink shade and the satin bow tied around the bodice, this look would make Glinda proud.

One of the first instances of Ariana Grande dressing like Glinda came back in February 2024, when she posted a series of Instagram pics in a maximalist Balenciaga dress. A bow-belt cinched Grande's waist to create that familiar Glinda silhouette, while the excessive fringe detailing gave this look an enchanted yet high-fashion quality. It's not something you'd see walking down the street, but this is undoubtedly the kind of outfit you'd see in Oz.