Ariana Grande shines in ‘90s vintage at ‘Focker-in-Law’ NYC premiere

See more of our coverage in your search results. Talk about a grande entrance. After taking a much-needed step back from the spotlight for a few months, Ariana Grande returned to the red carpet for Wednesday’s “Focker-in-Law” premiere in NYC. The 33-year-old actress and musician wore a gray plaid vintage Badgley Mischka gown from the ’90s for the major moment. The floor-length silk gown featured beaded flowers at the bust and delicate spaghetti straps. Ariana Grande arrives at the NYC premiere of “Focker-in-Law” on Nov. 11, marking her return to the red carpet. Getty Images The star chose a vintage 1990s Badgley Mischka silk gown for the event at the Beacon Theatre. Getty Images Though Grande has sported her signature lengthy ponytail for most of her career, she chopped her hair into a bob just a few weeks ago, signaling a fresh start. She did, however, sport a ponytail Wednesday — albeit shorter — wrapping a cream bow around her locks. She finished off the chic look with hoop earrings and glam makeup. Stylist Law Roach spoke to Extra about the spot-on fashion choice, sharing that he saw the piece a few months ago and thought it was a fun pick for the movie. Grande recently styled her newly cut bob into a shorter ponytail adorned with a cream bow. AFP via Getty Images Stylist Law Roach selected the plaid, flower-embellished design to mirror the vibe of the original film. AFP via Getty Images The appearance marks Grande’s first step-and-repeat event in nearly a year following a break from the public eye. AFP via Getty Images Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! “It just reminds me of like the ’90s or early 2000s when the original came out, so that’s kind of like the story behind it,” he explained, referring to 2000’s “Meet the Parents” starring Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro. “I saw it and it just felt so Ari, you know?” he added. This marks the “Petal” singer’s first appearance on a step-and-repeat in almost a year, and also her first red carpet appearance with boyfriend Ricky Alvarez. She last graced the red carpet at January’s Golden Globes, dressed in a corseted black Vivienne Westwood gown styled with Swarovski jewels. Grande previously stepped back from public appearances following her extensive press tours. AFP via Getty Images The occasion also marked her first red carpet appearance with boyfriend Ricky Alvarez. AFP via Getty Images Grande announced her desire to press pause on her public appearances following a whirlwind few years that included back-to-back “Wicked” press circuits and her “Eternal Sunshine” tour. “She looks forward to finishing the tour and ending it on a high note, both healthily and happily, and then taking a much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances, which has led to endless, ongoing public scrutiny,” Grande’s rep shared in a statement in August. “This tour has been a beautiful experience for her. She loves her fans and has loved every minute of this tour so much.” We’re glad to have her back. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!