Look Back at Taylor Swift's Style Evolution Through the Years
Taylor Swift is no stranger to self-reinvention—and that is reflected as much in her style as it is in her music.
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 of Folklore and Evermore (2020). And the musical Easter egg queen has both subtly and overtly dressed the part for every one of her album themes.
Now, with the recent announcement of her upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl, we are looking at an overview of her style evolution, from her 2006 country days to the present.February 2, 2025
At the 67th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, she wore a red-hot minidress with a corset bodice, a one-shoulder strap, and an asymmetric skirt that was pulled up to one side. From underneath the custom Vivienne Westwood dress peeked out a beaded garter chain with a little 'T.'January 26, 2025
At the AFC championship game between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs, Taylor wore a Louis Vuitton jacket, beanie, and red tights to match her signature lip shade.December 28, 2024
While out in Manhattan with Travis Kelce, she wore a black Simkhai "Gianni" coat over a black Fleur Du Mal flared corset mini dress with Christian Louboutin Movida Sabina platform heels. She finished the look with $36,000 De Beers diamond earrings.December 21, 2024
At the Houston Texans v. Kansas City Chiefs game, Taylor wore a red, '70s-style Charlotte Simone suede jacket adorned with matching red shearling cuffs and trim. She finished the look with a black hat, tights, and boots.November 10, 2024
At the Kansas City Chiefs v. Denver Broncos game, she wore a black corset top with a checkered red-and-black miniskirt and matching double-breasted blazer from Versace.November 8, 2024
On the streets of Manhattan, she wore a whimsical off-the-shoulder Vivienne Westwood dress. With streaks of burgundy, yellow, and black painted atop its striped base, the dress was a colorful vision.October 11, 2024
In New York City with Travis, she wore a strapless Gucci corset, a black leather miniskirt, a pair of black Louis Vuitton Roxy platform boots, and a tan hair coat from Polo Ralph Lauren.September 11, 2024
After the 2024 VMAs red carpet, she changed into a crystalized Monse mini dress and matching jacket.September 11, 2024
On the red carpet of the 2024 VMAs, Taylor wore a yellow and black Dior tartan corset and skirt.February 4, 2024
At the 66th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Taylor wore a white Schiaparelli gown, long black opera gloves, and strappy black heels. She accessorized with layers of white and black diamond necklaces and matching earrings from Lorriane Schwartz (amounting to 300 carats), plus a black choker necklace with a little watch charm set to midnight.December 12, 2023
The day before her birthday, Swift bundles up in a beige faux leather trench coat, which she pairs with platform Stella McCartney boots and a black leather handbag.November 30, 2023
In a dazzling silver metallic gown, custom-made by Balmain, at the premiere of Beyoncé's Renaissance film.November 4, 2023
Swift goes on a fashionable girls' night out wearing a black long-sleeved top and a plaid skirt from Miu Miu, as well as thigh-high boots and a bucket bag, both from Stella McCartney.October 26, 2023
Swift is the epitome of fall in a black sweater dress and brown knee-high boots on the streets of NYC.October 11, 2023
For the premiere of her Eras Tour concert film, Swift dons a blue floral Oscar de la Renta gown.September 12, 2023
On the pink carpet at the VMAs in a slinky black Versace dress adorned with gold hardware.June 27, 2023
In a white, frilly top and denim skirt paired with tan loafers and a square handbag.March 27, 2023
Swift accepts the Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in a sparkly hooded catsuit from Alexandre Vauthier.March 17, 2023
In a dazzling hot-pink two-piece set on the opening night of the Eras Tour.February 5, 2023
In a sparkling midnight-blue ensemble from Roberto Cavalli, a nod to her recently released album Midnights, at the 65th annual Grammy Awards. Doesn't she look like midnight rain?August 28, 2022
In a sparkling halter minidress by Oscar de la Renta at the MTV Video Music Awards.August 28, 2022
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
In a Miu Miu set at the BRIT Awards, where she wins the Global Icon Award.March 14, 2021
In a cottagecore look at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards, featuring a floral Oscar de la Renta minidress paired with pastel pink heels.January 23, 2020
In a plaid Carmen March suit set at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. January 5, 2020
In a larger-than-life, green-and-yellow floral gown by Etro at the 77th Golden Globe Awards, where she is nominated for Best Original Song for 'Beautiful Ghosts' from Cats.August 26, 2019
In a colorful Versace blazer paired with thigh-high Louboutin boots at the MTV Video Music Awards.May 1, 2019
In a shimmery pink and silver bodysuit with fringed hems during a performance at the Billboard Music Awards.April 23, 2019
At the Time100 Gala in an ethereal boho pink and yellow gown featuring puff sleeves and a floral-accented bodice, ahead of Lover's August 2019 release. May 2, 2016
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.'February 28, 2016
In a sleek black plunging Alexandre Vauthier gown, paired with a gold choker and slick bob hairstyle, at the Vanity Fair Oscars After-Party.February 8, 2015
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
Embodying her free-spirited 1989 album era in a baby-pink sparkling two-piece set, featuring a cropped long-sleeved top and pleated miniskirt, during an iHeartRadio Music Festival performance.May 5, 2014
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
In a tuxedo-inspired look featuring a white lacy top, a black top hat, and black leather short shorts during a performance in Dallas on her Red Tour.May 25, 2013
In a crimson gown and matching gloves during a performance on her Red Tour in Arlington, Texas.September 22, 2012
In a sparkling transparent long-sleeved shirt paired with black micro shorts and a bold red lip during an iHeartRadio Music Festival performance.July 24, 2011
In a purple Susan Hilferty halter gown and curly ponytail during a performance on her Speak Now World Tour. May 2, 2011
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.October 26, 2010
In a silver sequined mini tank dress and her signature curls during a performance on NBC's Today show. January 31, 2010
In a dark blue sequined gown and her handful of Grammys—including Album of the Year for Fearless—at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards.September 13, 2009
In a shimmering white Kaufman 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
In a purple floor-length strapless gown at the singer's first-ever Grammys, where she is nominated for Best New Artist.May 14, 2007
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
A 16-year-old Swift in a black long-sleeved 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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