13 of The Best Taylor Swift Costume Ideas That Will Make The Whole Place Shimmer
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Taylor Swift has become a household name in pop culture ever since she came on the music scene with her self-titled debut album 17 years ago. She went from an up-and-coming teen country darling to one of the world's richest and most impactful people in the entertainment industry. Taylor has proven herself to be a living legend as she breaks astonishing records, wins prestigious awards, sells out tours, and directs her own music videos and movies.
Most recently, Taylor has embarked on her Eras Stadium Tour, which revisits some of the most iconic moments throughout her nearly two-decade-long career. Swifties pull up to the highly-anticipated concert in the most intricate looks inspired by her exact outfits, lyrics, and album aesthetics. Whether you're looking for peak Eras Tour outfit inspo or are headed to a themed party sometime soon, here are some of the best Taylor Swift costume ideas that'll guarantee you're dressed like a daydream.
Y2K Ruffled Tier Dress With Cowboy Boots
The lyrics "You're a cowboy like me" will ring true when you snag a Y2K-era T. Swift dress and western boots.
What You'll Need: AS ROSE RICH Strapless Dress, $29, Amazon
"You Belong With Me" Marching Band Uniform from the Fearless Tour
Radiate big "I'm on the bleachers" energy with a marching band uniform and pay homage to one of Tay's biggest hits, "You Belong With Me."
What You'll Need: Ro Rox Napoleon Military Drummer Parade Jacket Steampunk Military Jacket, $58, Amazon
Purple Babydoll Dress from the Speak Now Tour
This purple babydoll dress is so cute, and you can even wear it after the special occasion you're snagging it for. Make sure to grab some blue glitter and eyeliner so you can write lyrics on your arm and draw a 13 on your hand as Taylor did during the Speak Now tour.
What You'll Need: MUXXN Plus Sweetheart Neck Solid Dress, $34, Shein
Sequined Ringleader Coat from the Red Tour
The Red tour was full of iconic moments, and this sequined ringleader outfit from her "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" performance is one of them. There are tons of ringleader costumes on the net, and Amazon has one with a sequined coat just like Taylor's.
What You'll Need: Sequin Ringmaster Costume, $109, Amazon
"22" Black Fedora and Tee
Whether you iron on letters yourself or find one that's Taylor-made (see what we did there? 🤭), this fit is one of the easiest ones to recreate. As Taylor does on the Eras Tour, you can either opt for "Not A Lot Going On At The Moment" or "Who Are You Anyway? Ew" tee paired with a black fedora and sequined shorts.
What You'll Need: Who Are You Anyway Graphic T-Shirt, $12, Nasty Gal
Sequined Bomber Jacket from the 1989 Tour
You'll sparkle at any party you head into with this bomber jacket Taylor wore on the 1989 tour. Don't forget to grab a pair of white sunnies to top off the glitzy vibe.
What You'll Need: Cresay Women's Sequin Fitted Long Sleeve Zipper Blazer Bomber Jacket, $30, Amazon
Cropped Sequined Joggers Set from the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards
Tay has made history at MTV's Video Music Awards over the years, and for the 2015 ceremony, she made a casual fit glam with a sequined finish.
What You'll Need: Sequin 2 Piece Outfit Long Sleeve Zip Up Jacket and Jogger Pants Sweatsuits Set, $50, Amazon
Black Sequined One-Shoulder Body Suit from the Reputation Stadium Tour
Pair this bad boy with a thigh-high black boot for peak "I Did Something Bad" energy (Swift's on-stage strut is not included).
What You'll Need: Petite One-Shoulder Sequin Bodycon Dress, $20, Shein
Deep Purple Sequined Dress With Glitter Blazer from the Reputation Stadium Tour
Match this sparkly 'fit with a deep plum lip to ring in your very own Reputation era.
What You'll Need: Curve & Plus Glitter Notched Collar Oversized Blazer, $34, Cider
Mirrorball Dress from the 2018 American Music Awards
Alexa, play "Mirrorball" by Taylor Swift. 🪩✨ TBH, we'd totally believe that this dress inspired the song off her album, Folklore.
What You'll Need: Silver 3/4 Sleeve Glitter Sequins Singer's Same Evening Party Mini Dress, $40, Amazon
High-Neck Folklore Flower Mini Dress from the 2021 Grammy Awards
This flower dress looks like it came straight from Betty's garden, and Taylor rocked it when Folklore won Album of The Year at the 2021 Grammys.
What You'll Need: Flora Flower Mini Dress, $88, Finesse
Midnight Blue Catsuit With White Faux Fur Coat
Tay rang in the Midnights era and pulled up to the 2022 VMAs after party in this chic night sky-inspired look. Lucky for us, it's super simple to recreate and DIY.
What You'll Need: Navy Satin Strapless Lingerie Bodysuit, $14, Forever 21
Metallic Tinsel Fringe Jacket from the Eras Tour
You will definitely make the whole place shimmer in this reflective metallic tinsel fringe jacket. Nasty Gal is loaded with different colorways, including the exact one Tay wears on stage.
What You'll Need: Metallic Tiered Tinsel Fringe Open Front Jacket, $136, Nasty Gal
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