The Eras Tour Outfit Inspo You Didn’t Know You Needed
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Like many, I was unable to secure a ticket to see Taylor Swift on The Eras Tour. As a result, I find myself channeling my subsequent frustration into enviously obsessing over everyone’s concert outfits. If you are lucky enough to see T Swizzle perform at any stop on her tour, here are some era-specific outfits that you can take inspiration from!
Debut
If the people who “like old Taylor Swift” are to be believed, this twangy, emotional ode to teendom is some of the Queen of Pop’s best work. Outfits for this era can draw from anything from the floral and butterfly motif on the cover art to the girl-next-door vibe each of the songs on this album emit.
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Fearless
Dressing for this era requires a certain earnestness and an unwavering belief in true love. Outfits for this era should be romantic, bold, and have a hint of Taylor’s country-singing roots. If it’s not something you’d wear to dance in the middle of a parking lot in the rain, it’s not fearless.
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Speak Now
Not only is Speak Now probably my favorite album of Taylor’s, it is also the album that I would love to see some literal takes on. I want to see some classic sheet-over-the-head ghosts paying tribute to Haunted or a giant book costume entitled The Story of Us. However, if you’d rather go for something less funny and more fashion-inclined, look no further.
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Red
In my opinion, it is absolutely necessary to channel Ms. Swift herself if you want to dress for this era. No one can do 2010s retro hipster better. My first Taylor Swift concert was for this album, so it has a special place in my heart.
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1989
If Red was serving “Taylor dipping her toe into the pop music pool,” 1989 would be equivalent to diving straight in. Outfits for this era need to evoke the artist’s boldness, cool-girl attitude and love for two piece sets. This was my first Taylor Swift concert with an iPhone, so lucky for you and I, we can look back on what I wore. While my outfit might have left some things to be desired, I think I was on the right track with the red lip. Here’s how I would redo my 1989 outfit if I had the chance.
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Reputation
Has someone deeply wronged you lately? Do you just want to feel like a little bit of a bad girl? If so, this era is just for you. Black, striking textures, and snake motifs will be your best friends when assembling the look that will have all of your haters begging for the old you. Here’s another throwback pic of the looks my bestie and I wore and what I’d wear now instead.
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Lover
You can make the rules for your Lover era outfit, but you’ll probably find yourself leaning toward wearing pastels, fringe, and colorful eyeshadow. Here is some inspiration to help you be your dreamiest, most lovestruck self.
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Folklore + Evermore
These albums were on repeat throughout quarantine and make an appearance every time I want to cry-sing to an album in its entirety. Generally the most laid-back in terms of outfits they encourage, this pair of albums are great choices of inspiration for the flannel-loving, braid-wearing heartbroken Swifties.
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Midnights
Taylor’s latest album speaks to my soul and provides a wide variety of outfit inspiration. You could go for a 70s look à la the Anti-Hero music video, a monochromatic dark blue fit inspired by the title, or a blingy ensemble that screams Bejeweled.
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Strike Out,
Katherine Rhodes
Editor: Grace Maneein
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