Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has finally made its way to Singapore and from what we’ve seen from the first few nights, Swifties have been going all out with their outfits.
The chart-topping singer has been in the industry since she was 16 years old, having released 10 full studio albums. The Eras Tour pays homage to the many eras of her career, from country sweetheart to Grammy-winning pop singer, from her cowboy boot days to her wearing a bedazzled leotard.
If you are attending the concert this week and haven’t figured out what to wear yet, fret not. We present to you, our picks for an Eras Tour outfit, inspired by each of her 10 eras.
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Taylor Swift era
Taylor Swift made her debut in 2006 when she was just 16 years old. Her first album, Taylor Swift, was a fully country album encapsulating the essence of high school love and innocent teenage experiences. At the time, she was known for her tight blonde curls and her closet drew inspiration from her teenage years in Nashville, consisting of various combinations of sundresses and cowboy boots. Fans have been embracing Swift’s country era by coordinating their outfits with the representative colour, light blue. If you’re looking to go all out, opt for a western inspired outfit, but make it fashion.
Bow-detail minidress, about $603, Simkhai at Farfetch
Stitched leather cowboy boots, $470, GANNI at Farfetch
Coastal cowboy hat, $86.36, 8 Other Reasons at REVOLVE
Fearless era
This period was a significant turning point for the star. She won a Grammy for Fearless, and it spawned several massive hit songs, including “You Belong With Me” and “Love Story”. The representative hue is gold, drawing from the stage outfits she wore while on tour in 2009. On stage, she was seen regularly donning sparkly dresses with fringe, paired with a pair of custom Christian Louboutin cowboy-inspired boots. Immerse yourself in the era with a gold dress and a bold pair of cowboy boots.
Paloma lace top, $195, Guizio
Night Rider mini skirt, about $100, Lioness at REVOLVE
Dagget Boot in white, about $395, Jeffrey Campbell at REVOLVE
Speak Now era
The Speak Now era was Taylor’s most fairytale-like, romantic season, with the singer experimenting with different styles both in music and fashion. The representative colour is a bold purple, nodding to the album’s cover image. This period also marked the start of Taylor’s love for a good red lip, which remains till this day. Get your concert fits ready with a romantic shade of purple and a sparkly accessory to pay tribute to this “Enchanted” time.
Beige bustier, about $870.87, Mirror Palais at REVOLVE
Low rise pailette skirt in Amethyst, $370, Guizio
1969 crystal-embellished chainmail shoulder bag, about $2,686, Rabanne at Net-a-Porter
Red era
The Red era is when Taylor started to focus more on the pop genre, and it gave us major hits like “22” and “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”. The aesthetic during this era was one of the most consistent and iconic ones, sporting a colour palette of black, white, red and occasionally navy. One of the most memorable Taylor looks was born in this era: a bold red blazer matched with form-fitting high-waisted shorts and a top hat, replicating the look of a circus ringleader. Celebrate this era with a short black bottom, a bold red top, and a red lip.
Ribbon corset top, about $457, FANCÌ CLUB
Miss mini skirt, about $455, Miaou
Low-heel thong boots, $3,200, Miu Miu at Farfetch
1989 era
The 1989 era marks Taylor’s first full pop moment, coming after the star made her move to the Big Apple, giving us songs like “Style” and “Blank Space”. Her new genre translated into some of her most popular videos like “Bad Blood” and a freshly cut bob. The corresponding outfits are relatively easy to emulate, with the light blue colour seen on the album cover, lots of sequins and, of course, a classic red lip.
Blue sequin minidress, about $935, ShUSHU/TONG at Ssense
Tabi 60mm Mary Jane pumps, about $1,212, Maison Margiela at Farfetch
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Reputation era
The Reputation Era was Taylor’s most dramatic style shift to date, as she made her comeback after a year-long hiatus post Kim K drama. She served much edgier looks than we’d seen her in before, opting for a bright bleach blonde hairstyle, dark lipstick, black outfits and sometimes snake motifs (iykyk). The Reputation tour documentary on Netflix is the perfect place to get style inspo, with Taylor sporting knee-high boots, and more form-fitting and sultry pieces; perfect for the girlies who love a classic all-black ensemble.
Black Druken bodice corset, about $935, FANCÌ CLUB at Ssense
Python print skirt, $756, Stella McCartney at Club 21
Black Gisele boots, about $1,762, FANCÌ CLUB at Ssense
Lover era
Taylor did a 180 shift from the dark, moody vibe of Reputation to the upbeat, colourful vibe of Lover. Giving us swoon-worthy songs like “Lover” and “Paper Rings”, this era was all about romance and the brightness that comes with it. Get into your Lover era with heart-shaped garments and pastel hues to embrace the wholesome and bright energy of this album.
Ms. Heart bustier, about $442, Stolen Stores
Pleated pinstripe skirt, $2,550, Miu Miu
Lady Horsebit-detailed leather slingback pumps, about $1,433, Gucci at Net-a-Porter
Folklore era
The Folklore era; the era of dreamy music, soft hues and another genre shift. Given that this era was written during the pandemic, the songs focused more on story-telling than the theatrical aspect of performing. The aesthetic of this era seems to be a cottage-core and angelic type of style, with light and flowy floral dresses embracing simplicity with a neutral colour palette. Think a field of flowers or a picnic, something feminine, flowy and ethereal.
Judith crop blouse, about $193, For Love and Lemons
Titan skirt, about $706, Sandy Liang
Slingback 45 in satin, about $840, Sandy Liang
Evermore era
Evermore was presented to us shortly after Folklore, as its winter counterpart, and the two eras are relatively similar in aesthetics and genre. The difference lies in the details, such as the lyrics as well as music video imagery. The colour palette has a warm and cosy feeling with earthy tones, burnt oranges and burgundy. So when selecting your outfit, think warm, cosy, autumn and winter vibes but the tropical weather edition.
Cotton poplin tie string mini dress, $300, GANNI at Farfetch
Wool-blend cardigan, about $363, Vince at Mytheresa
Midnights era
The Midnights era represents Swift’s tenth full studio album, and the post-pandemic comeback of Taylor Swift pop songs. This era was slightly edgier than Swift’s previous pop albums, gifting us the chart-topping hits, “Karma” and “Bejeweled”. Taylor’s outfit for this portion of the concert perfectly captures the essence of her most recent album, shining in a glittering leotard and knee-high boots as she dazzles like the star she is. If you are looking for a fuss-free option, try dressing in the Midnights colour, dark blue, and pair it with a “Bejeweled” accessory to complete your Eras Tour outfit.
Sequin shirtee, about $127, Free People at REVOLVE
Black Lucchetto miniskirt, about $734, Pristine at Ssense
Iconic Silver Nano 1969 Bag with Crystal Charms, about $1,586, Rabanne
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