January 20 brought wonderful news to Sabrina Carpenter fans far and wide: She would perform at the 2026 Grammy Awards after all. We knew she'd make an appearance during the show, as she's up for Song, Album, and Record of the Year—but half way through the ceremony, she gifted fans another award-worthy performance, with a notable outfit to boot.
In addition to curating her Valentino red carpet gown, stylist Jared Ellner transformed her into a high-fashion pilot for her performance during the ceremony. At the Sabrina Carpenter Airlines terminal, Carpenter belted out her nominated hit, "Manchild," in a sultry, all-white pilot-inspired look, beginning with a lace-up blazer and classic Carpenter-core short shorts. (The corset-like detail stretched onto her knee-high boots.) Extra points for her peekaboo bra, also in stark white. A bedazzled ascot necktie and a monogrammed "SCA" cap drove the performer's flirty 1960s air travel theme home.
