Ariana Grande dishes on iconic look with surprising backstory

Ariana Grande’s iconic 2018 style has gloomy background

By Aamna Razi January 28, 2026
Ariana Grande dishes on iconic look with surprising backstory
Ariana Grande dishes on iconic look with surprising backstory

Ariana Grande is opening up about one of her most defining looks, and how she truly felt when she was dressing like that.

The Eternal Sunshine singer recalled the era of her style in which she would wear a baggy sweatshirt or hoodie with thigh high boots in 2018, and revealed why she would choose to wear that.

In a recent episode of Vogue's Life in Looks series, the two-time Grammy winner stated "This was a very strange time in my life. I was processing a lot, and I always wanted to hide away in something really cozy.”

“But I remember that the boots still made me feel c**t. I genuinely, at the time, did not have the mental energy to consider clothing. So the easiest thing for me was to throw on a sweatshirt and a c***y boot and that was how it happened,” Ariana added.

The No Tears Left to Cry singer was likely referring to her struggles with anxiety and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder which she got from the tragic bombing that occurred during her concert in Manchester, England.

Notably, around that time Ariana also suffered the loss of her ex-boyfriend Mac Miller due to an accidental overdose and she has often talked about the deep impact that has had on her since.

Is Ariana retiring from music?

Ariana has dispelled retirement rumours and revealed that she has no plans to quit music anytime soon.

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