Ariana Grande has updated the balletcore trend for colder weather by pairing white footwear with heavier outerwear during a recent New York appearance. Her latest street-style look combines the trend's feminine details with practical winter pieces.
On 10 November, Grande appeared in New York wearing statement outerwear and accessories while promoting her upcoming film Focker-In-Law. A highlight was her ballet-inspired footwear, which she has favoured in recent months.
White Ballet Pumps
Grande wore the Sandy Liang Ballet Pump 40 in optic white, a heeled shoe inspired by traditional ballet slippers. Unlike conventional ballet flats, these shoes feature a 40mm stacked leather heel, patent leather construction, and a bow appliqué across the vamp.
She paired them with white socks and medium-wash straight-leg jeans, making the footwear suitable for casual wear. This combination gives the pumps a more relaxed look while maintaining their ballet-inspired details. The shoes retail for $495 (£373) and are also available in black.
BRB...ordering myself a pair of fuzzy gloves too! 🧤 "Focker-in-Law" star Ariana Grande steps out in chic fur in New York. ❄️
— Page Six (@PageSix) November 10, 2026
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Shearling For Winter
For outerwear, Grande selected a black shearling-trimmed jacket by Parisian label Nour Hammour. Its leather design features plush shearling at the collar and cuffs, adding texture to the understated outfit. The cropped silhouette kept the jacket fitted, while its dark colour contrasted with the white footwear and socks.
She completed the look with brown Miu Miu Regard glasses, Swarovski Matrix hoop earrings, and a low ponytail tied with a white ribbon. This ribbon introduced another ballet-inspired element without making the outfit resemble traditional dancewear.
Balletcore Beyond Summer
Grande's latest appearance builds on her existing preference for Sandy Liang pumps. Since July 2026, she has worn the same design in London, Fort Lauderdale, and Tokyo, frequently pairing the pumps with socks.
I’m actually this 🤏🏼 close to getting sandy liang pumps thanks to ariana pic.twitter.com/eo9LUgOkAW
— bella ꕤ (@bellasp0v) September 27, 2026
Her November outfit demonstrates this combination beyond the summer season. She paired the pumps with jeans and substantial outerwear instead of the lighter pieces usually linked to balletcore.
The broader aesthetic draws from traditional ballet clothing, such as slippers, ribbons, wrap-style tops, and leg warmers. However, contemporary interpretations increasingly include everyday wardrobe staples, often letting footwear and accessories define the theme. This is reflected in her choice of a shearling jacket.
Her 11 November Look
On 11 November, Grande attended the event in a vintage-inspired 1990s grey plaid silk gown by Badgley Mischka, featuring spaghetti straps and beaded floral embellishments. This marked her first red-carpet appearance in nearly a year.
Ariana Grande attends Universal Pictures' "Focker In-Law" World Premiere. pic.twitter.com/KcOk6ERoNf
— 21 (@21metgala) November 11, 2026
Her stylist, Law Roach, completed the look with minimal jewellery. Separately, her newly shortened brunette hair featured a sleek ponytail tied with a cream bow.
Speaking to Extra at the premiere, Roach explained the choice, saying, 'It's Badgley Mischka from the '90s, and I saw it a while ago, and, I just felt like it'll be so fun for this movie... it just reminds me of like the '90s or the early 2000s when the original came out. So, that's kind of like the story behind it.'
He added, 'I bought it like months ago because I saw it and it just felt so Ari, you know?'
What Is 'Focker-In-Law' About?
Grande's New York appearance was part of the promotional campaign for Focker-In-Law, the fourth instalment in the Meet the Parents franchise. In the film, she plays Olivia Jones, who is a former FBI hostage negotiator engaged to Henry, Greg Focker's son. The story centres on Greg's concerns about Henry's intention to marry Olivia.
Directed by John Hamburg, the film features Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, Ariana Grande, Owen Wilson, Blythe Danner, Teri Polo, Skyler Gisondo, Beanie Feldstein and Eduardo Franco. It will be released in theatres on 25 November 2026.
