An ever-evolving artist, Taylor Swift is no stranger to self-reinvention—and that is reflected as much in her music as it is in her style.
Over the years, the singer has become known for pegging albums to particular themes and aesthetics—from the edgy glam in Red (2012) and romantic pastels in Lover (2019), to the moody snake motifs in Reputation (2017) and cozy-autumnal ambiance in folklore and evermore (2020). And, on her latest album, Midnights (2022), the singer takes a deep dive into her psyche, while bringing sparkles of dark blue shimmer along with her.
Swift, the musical Easter egg queen, has both subtly and overtly dressed the part for every one of her album themes. And as she continues her rec0rd-breaking Eras Tour, the looks, too, keep on coming.
Ahead, see an overview of Swift’s style evolution, from her 2006 country days to now.
themes. And as she continues her rec0rd-breaking Eras Tour, the looks, too, keep on coming.
Ahead, see an overview of Swift’s style evolution, from her 2006 country days to now.
March 17, 2023
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In a dazzling hot-pink two-piece set at the opening night of her Eras Tour.
February 5, 2023
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In a sparkling midnight-blue ensemble from Roberto Cavalli that gives a nod to her latest album, Midnights, at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards. Doesn’t she look like midnight rain?
August 28, 2022
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In a sparkling halter minidress by Oscar de la Renta at the MTV Video Music Awards.
August 28, 2022
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Swift with several of her awards—including Video of the Year for “All Too Well”—in a midnight-blue silk romper and white fur coat at the MTV Video Music Awards.
May 11, 2021
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In a Miu Miu set at the BRIT Awards, where the singer wins the Global Icon award.
March 14, 2021
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In a cottage-core look at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, featuring a floral Oscar de la Renta minidress paired with pastel-pink heels.
January 23, 2020
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In a plaid Carmen March suit set at the Sundance Music Festival in Park City, Utah.
January 5, 2020
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In a larger-than-life, green-and-yellow floral gown from Etro at the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards, where she wins Best Original Song for “Beautiful Ghosts” from Cats.
August 26, 2019
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In a colorful Versace blazer paired with thigh-high Louboutin boots at the MTV Video Music Awards.
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In a shimmery pink-and-silver bodysuit with fringed hems during a performance at the Billboard Music Awards.
April 23, 2019
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At the Time 100 Gala in an ethereal boho pink-and-yellow gown featuring puff sleeves and floral-accented bodice, ahead of Lover‘s August 2019 release.
February 28, 2016
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In a black sequined look paired with an edgy dark lip during a performance at z100’s Jingle Ball concert.
December 8, 2017
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In a silver snakeskin dress by Louis Vuitton, knee-high wrapped heels, and black lipstick at the 2016 Met Gala—perfect for the theme of the evening: “Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology.”
May 2, 2016
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In a sleek black plunging Alexandre Vauthier gown, paired with a gold choker and slick bob hairstyle, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
February 8, 2015
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In a turquoise high-low gown from Elie Saab at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, where the singer signals reinvention with both a departure from her signature curls and a public reunion with Kanye West.
September 19, 2014
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Embodying her free-spirited 1989 album era in a baby-pink sparkling two-piece set, featuring a cropped long-sleeve top and pleated miniskirt, during an iHeartRadio Music Festival performance.
May 5, 2014
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In a sophisticated baby-pink satin gown by Oscar de la Renta, paired with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and Louboutin shoes at the 2014 Met Gala.
May 25, 2013
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In a tuxedo-inspired look featuring a white lacy top, black top hat, and black leather short shorts during a performance in Dallas for her Red tour.
May 25, 2013
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In a crimson red gown and matching gloves during a performance on her Red tour in Arlington, Texas.
September 22, 2012
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In a sparkling sheer long-sleeve shirt paired with black micro shorts and a bold red lip during an iHeartRadio Music Festival performance.
July 24, 2011
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In a purple Susan Hilferty halter gown and curly ponytail during a performance on her Speak Now World Tour.
January 31, 2010
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In a one-shoulder beige-and-black J. Mendel gown and bold red lip for the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” theme at the Met Gala.
May 2, 2011
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In a silver sequin mini tank dress and her signature curls during a performance on NBC News’s Today show.
October 26, 2010
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In a dark-blue sequined gown and her handful of Grammys—including Album Of The Year award for Fearless—at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards.
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In a shimmering white Kaufmann Franco gown at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, where she wins Best Female Video for “You Belong with Me” (and is infamously interrupted onstage by Kanye West).
February 10, 2008
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In a purple floor-length strapless gown at the singer’s first-ever Grammys, where she wins an award for Best New Artist.
May 14, 2007
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In a frilled layered midi dress in her go-to teal hue from her early country days during a live performance at ACM New Artists Party For A Cause.
November 23, 2006
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A 16-year-old Swift in a black long-sleeve shirt, her iconic curls, and her guitar, preparing to sing the National Anthem during a Thanksgiving Day game between the Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins.
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