I Went to Opening Weekend of the Eras Tour — Here's What to Wear to Taylor Swift's Concert

Mar. 15, 2025

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In This Article

The Tortured Poets Department

Midnights

Folklore and Evermore

Lover

Reputation

1989

Red

Speak Now

Fearless

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On March 18, 2023, I buzzed with excitement in a crowd of nearly 70,000 fans eagerly counting down the seconds (literally — a giant clock ticked on screen) untilTaylor Swiftwalked onstage for her second show of thewildly-anticipated Eras Tour. Three hours and 13 minutes later, I was basking in the blissful aftermath of an epic 44-song setlist from the music icon.

But before that, I thought long and hard about what to wear to aTaylor Swift concertI’d been daydreaming about for years. With 11 albums and four re-recordings in her discography, the options were endless. Should I dress for the glimmering, moodyMidnights, wander back into the whimsical woods in honor ofFolkloreandEvermore, embrace the bubblegum pink wonderland ofLover, or pay tribute toRed (Taylor’s Version)in loafers and, well, red?

The countlessTaylor Swiftconcert outfit ideas might seem overwhelming, but after attending the first stop on the Eras Tour, I can tell you this: You’ll see a little bit of everything (anda lotof sparkles.) Some Swifties threw it back toFearlessincowboy boots, others wore heart-covered tulle dresses, and one dedicated fan even covered herself head-to-toe in ivy in honor of theEvermoretrack.

The Eras Tourends on December 8, so, channelwhichever erayou feel most passionate about with these 176 Taylor Swift concert outfit ideas while you still can. Pick your poison, era-style. And don’t forget to nab astadium-approved clear bagfor as little as $10, keep an eye out forTravis Kelce in the crowd, and enjoy the last few stops.

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When Swift first announced the impending release of her eleventh studio album,The Tortured Poets Departmentduring the 2024 Grammy Awards, fans weren’t sure what to expect. But in true Swiftie fashion, it didn’t take long for the masses to become well acquainted with the album’s sultry black-and-white aesthetic, numerous Easter eggs, andchart-topping 31-song tracklistin the weeks following its April 19 release.

And on her first tour stop following the drop, Swift did indeedadd an entirely new section for herTTPDera, including songs “So High School,” “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived,” and “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?” To dress like a devoted member of the department, sport a romantic white blouse, silky black opera gloves, or ruffled gown courtesy of the “Fortnight” music video.

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Swift’s second-latest album,Midnights,evokes a ’70s haze, if you will, with purple eyeshadow, tousled hair, and shag coats. For the final portion of her Eras Tour setlist, the"Anti-Hero" singerwore two outfits: a sparkly T-shirt dress topped with a lavender fur jacket that was dripping in crystals and abejeweleddark purple fringe leotard, both worn with knee-high Christian Louboutin rhinestone boots.

While you might not go that extra (or designer), the color palette is an easy place to start. I opted for theselavender metallic wide-leg trousersand thissparkly ruched cowl neck tank top, both under $12 at Cider. Slip into thelavender hazewith purple pants, disco-ball-esque tops, andfurry jacketslike this one that starts at $33 at Amazon, and stock up on friendship bracelets (à la “You’re on Your Own, Kid”) with acustom bracelet-making kit. You could also recreate Swift’sglamorous birthday lookthat she wore in New York City with asparkly little black dress.

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FolkloreandEvermore, released just four months apart in 2020, took us deep into the trees where moss grew on pianos and braided buns were a must. While Swift sang songs like “Marjorie” and “Champagne Problems” during the Eras Tour, she donned a dreamy mustard maxi dress with a tiered skirt, ruffled shoulders, and gold accents. For slow burns like “Cardigan,” the 12-time Grammy winner laid on the roof of a cabin and twirled around in abillowy cream maxi.

To embrace the cottagecore vibes ofFolkloreandEvermoreat the concert, simply wear the flowiest, breeziest dress that makes you want to spin in circles to “August,” like thisEvermoreera lookalike that’sunder $60and thisbreezy linen dress.

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IfLoveris your era of choice, anything pink and pastel will do. Try thisopen-back mini dressor thisstriped button-down shirton for size. Or, copy Swift’s stadium style with ablazer dressthat makesyoufeel like the man.

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Before there was the starry-eyed Taylor seeing life through rose-colored glasses, we had the all-black-clad, hooded, narrow-eyed snake, akaReputation-era Taylor. Swift only wore one outfit to represent this edgy era during her concert, and it spoke for itself. The showstopping one-legged Roberto Cavalli catsuit featured red snakes slithering down her body and black sequins that resembled scales.

You can’t go wrong wearing black to represent theReputationera, and throw some snakeskin prints in for an extra oomph.

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With1989, Taylor ditched her country roots and dove headfirst into pop music — and her “red-lipped, classic” style reflected that shift. Two-piece sets were Swift’s jam during her New York City ’80s synth-pop era, and she brought them back with a Kelly green beaded skirt and crop top when she performed fan-favorites like “Blank Space” and “Wildest Dreams” on the second night of the Eras Tour.

If1989is your crown jewel in Swift’s discography, wear a two-piece set in any color, throw on asequin bomber jacketà la the 1989 World Tour, or recreate one of the looks from the “Shake It Off"music videolike the person next to me in Glendale, Arizona did. The full ballerina tutu was seriously impressive.

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Back in 2012, theTaylor Swiftwho brought us classics like “I Knew You Were Trouble” and “22” loved oxfords, stripes, hats, and all things red. This might be the easiest era to recreate. Simply wear black shorts, leather loafers, a black fedora, or opt for a fun graphic T-shirt likethis $14 onethat reads “loving him was red,” which is a subtle nod toSwift’s football player beau, Travis Kelce.It might be trickier to find the floor-length red sequin coat she layered on top for her 10-minute performance of “All Too Well.”

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Swift only sang one song from her 2010 albumSpeak Nowat the Eras Tour, but it left me wonderstruck nonetheless. Taylor looked like a real-life princess in a Zuhair Murad ball gown fitting for a castle while she sang “Enchanted.” Your row neighbors probably wouldn’t love having a giant skirt like that bumping into them throughout the show, so something simpler might be a good idea.

Swift’sSpeak Nowera involved a lot of romantic purple sundresses, side braids, and the number 13 painted on the back of her hand. Channel this innocent time with fairytale-like dresses you’ll actually wear all summer long.

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Back on her first headlining tour, curly-haired, head-banging Taylor wore countless sequin fringe mini dresses — and she wore two similar but elevated versions 13 years later for the Eras Tour. As she strummed her bedazzled guitar and sang hits like “You Belong With Me” and “Love Story,” Swift wore a Roberto Cavalli dress that featured an ombre gold and silver sequin fringe. This$90 dressis super similar.

If you’re looking for comfy footwear to dance the night away during this three-hour show, consider cowboy boots. Not only are they classic teenage Taylor, but they’ve beenmaking a comebackin recent years with celebrities likeKendall JennerandEmily Ratajkowski, too. Add thispointed-toe pairto your shoe rack and wear it way more places than just the Eras tour.

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If you were lucky enough to score tickets toTaylor Swift’s Eras Tour, prepare yourself for an unforgettable night that takes you through her greatest hits and then some. Yes, it’s even better than it looks on TikTok.

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