Swift’s career, which spanned almost two decades and eleven studio albums, is being retrospectively presented on the Eras Tour. Throughout a single performance, Swift changes into multiple outfits, each with a distinct style that corresponds with the album in question.
We arranged all of Swift’s stage attire in order of worst to finest.
63. The surprise song dress in yellowEach night during the Eras Tour, Taylor Swift performs an acoustic set with two surprise songs.The dress for this segment is designed for a quick change; Swift slips it over the “1989” outfit while still on stage. It makes sense for the dress to be plain. But it doesn’t make sense for the fabric to be the same color as Big Bird.Frankly, the yellow dress is ugly. It’s way too yellow.
62. The surprise song dress in orangeIt’s way too orange.
61. The surprise song dress in greenThe green dress isn’t ugly, but it’s not beautiful either.
60. The surprise song dress in pinkThe pink dress still isn’t anything to write home about, but Swift looks good in pink.
59. The surprise song dress in the other shade of pinkI do appreciate that Swift eschewed the butterfly sleeves and unnecessary ruffles for this updated variant, but this dress still looks like it came from Forever 21.
58. The surprise song dress in blue
57. The surprise song dress in the other shade of blueYou know the drill by now. This one is fine, but not great. Mostly it just looks simpler and cheaper than we’d expect from a billionaire — likely an intentional choice aligned with Swift’s masterful PR strategy.
56. “1989” in pink and blueSwift debuted a broad collection of new designer looks in Nanterre, France, the first stop on the tour’s European leg.The latest “1989” outfit by Roberto Cavalli is a two-piece set with a pink top and blue ombr skirt. Unfortunately, this pairing feels juvenile, perhaps because it reminds me of a gender reveal party.
55. “1989” in orange and purpleDuring her second concert in France, Swift debuted another variation of this look in orange and purple (with mismatched gold and silver shoes). It’s not much better than the first version.True, Swift doesn’t resemble a cartoon chipmunk in this color combination, but she does somewhat resemble Dora the Explorer, or a Tide Pod.
54. “1989” in green and pinkThis is not a designer outfit, this is a watermelon-flavored gummy candy.
53. “1989” in yellow and redSwift debuted this red-and-yellow getup during her final performance in France, which also happened to be show No. 87 on The Eras Tour. Swift’s boyfriend Travis Kelce, who was spotted in the audience, wears No. 87 for the Kansas City Chiefs. The team’s colors are red and yellow.This outfit does remind me of the McDonald’s logo, but the color combo gets extra points for Swift’s grand romantic gesture. (Karma is the guy on the Chiefs, haven’t you heard?)
52. “Folklore” in yellowThe tiered and embroidered “Folklore” outfits, custom-made by Alberta Ferretti, are almost always winners. The flowy style makes Swift look like a friendly witch, much like her recent collaborator Florence Welch, which is a compliment.However, this one doesn’t suit the era’s aesthetic one bit. The mismatch is especially glaring during “My Tears Ricochet,” which is intended to resemble a funeral procession.This dress was likely designed to evoke the fusion of “Folklore” and “Evermore” into one segment, which came with Swift’s newly altered setlist for the European leg. But still, as we previously established, yellow is not Swift’s color. It doesn’t work.
51. “Folklore” in pinkSwift unveiled a hot-pink rendition of the woodsy “Folklore” gown during her second show in France.Much like my previous complaint, this is the wrong color for the sister albums segment of the show.The songs that populate “Folklore” and “Evermore” are full of yearning, betrayal, regret, depression, and even murder; these are not the hot-girl party bops of “1989” or “Midnights,” which call for brighter hues and more pizzazz.And if you think I’m being too nitpicky, I’ll kindly remind you that Swift has embraced each album’s individual color theory, down to the official Eras Tour branding.
50. The “Speak Now” ballgown that’s growing mushroomsThere’s one dress she wears for “Enchanted” that looks like it’s growing mushrooms on it, and another look for the “Fearless” era that has weird noodle-like strings at the end. The yellow dress she wears for the acoustic set is also an unfortunate shade for her.
49. The “Red” romperHonestly, Swift’s outfits never slay during the “Red” segment, but the ombre romper is the worst offender. It’s not terrible, but it doesn’t do anything for her.
48. The “All Too Well” jacketSwift dons floor-grazing outerwear to perform “All Too Well (10 Minute Version),” which helps make the “Red” segment a bit more sophisticated.
47. The “22” shirtThere are three versions of this shirt, inspired by an outfit worn by Swift in the “22” music video: “A lot going on at the moment,” “We are never getting back together like ever,” and “Who’s Taylor Swift anyway? Ew.” The shirt is always paired with a black bowler hat.The shirt isn’t exactly high-fashion, but it gets extra points for the nostalgia factor. The hat is ugly, but it gets even more extra points for the cuteness factor, since Swift always gives it to a special fan in the crowd.
46. The “Fearless” dress in goldAs Insider’s Courteney Larocca has bravely noted, the “weird noodle-like strings” that hang from this dress are absolutely uncalled for.
45. The “Fearless” dress in silverSilver is slightly better than gold, but the tassels still look like octopus tentacles.
44. The cupcake-shaped “Speak Now” ballgownIt’s too puffy!
43. The “Karma” jacket in pinkIt’s too pink!
42. “Midnights” in pink and purpleSwift performed “High Fidelity” in Atlanta on April 29.The song includes the cryptic lyric, “Do you really wanna know where I was April 29?”
41. “Midnights” in blue and purpleBlue makes sense for “Midnights,” especially because the album cover features a light-blue font, so this is a happier marriage than the purple coat and pink dress underneath.
40. “Midnights” with extra sparklesThis version of the T-shirt dress is slightly elevated, with multicolored gems scattered across the fabric.
39. The “Lavender Haze” lookThe fuzzy coat that opens the “Midnights” segment is a reference to the “Lavender Haze” music video. This connection is most obvious when Swift wears the opalescent T-shirt dress underneath.It kind of looks like Swift skinned a muppet to make this coat, but don’t worry: she confirmed in a behind-the-scenes clip that she would never wear real fur.
38. The “Karma” jacket in blue
37. The “Karma” jacket with extra colorsThe multicolored fringe is a little chaotic, but it’s a fun way to spice things up for the final song of the evening.
36. The “Karma” jacket in magenta
35. The “Tortured Poets” gownTo match the moody aesthetic of her new album and reference her “Fortnight” music video, Swift donned a custom Vivienne Westwood gown.It featured a sleeveless, structured bodice, a high-low skirt, and lyrics from “The Tortured Poets Department” printed across it.Swift wore the dress with white ankle boots from Christian Louboutin.
34. The “Tortured Poets” military jacketSwift adds a military jacket atop her “Tortured Poets” gown to sing “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived,” an impassioned performance that casts Swift as the drum major in a marching band. The look is still a little corny, but at least it’s a full embrace of the theatrical costume vibe.
33. The “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” outfitAfter singing “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived,” Swift and her dancers perform a brief skit, in which Swift is forced to strip off her dress, put on heels, and smile through the pain.The onstage outfit change yields a neutral-colored bralette and matching high-waisted bottoms, subsequently topped with a duster. The different color combos include black and gold, white with silver accents, and sparkly gray with a metallic jacket.These ensembles recall the jackets and two-piece sets from The 1989 World Tour, combined with the ringmaster motif from the “Red” era.At the time, Swift was battling an eating disorder and often feared she might faint onstage.While the new Eras Tour outfit is relatively simple, this callback adds an extra layer of poignance to Swift’s performance of “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart.”
32. The classic “Evermore” dressFor the majority of the US leg, Swift only had one look for the “Evermore” segment: a mustard-yellow dress that screams cottagecore. It’s cute but nothing particularly special, and it has grown a little dull over time.
31. The bronze “Evermore” dressSwift has only worn this alternate “Evermore” dress a handful of times, but it made for a nice change of pace — and the deep, sparkling bronze compliments the moody, wintery vibe of songs like “‘Tis the Damn Season,” “Champagne Problems,” and “Tolerate It.”
30. The “Speak Now” ballgown in goldThe “Speak Now” outfit is a callback to the Speak Now World Tour, when Swift wore sparkly gowns while singing “Enchanted.” For the Eras Tour, Swift pumped up the drama with voluminous skirts and embroidered jewels.The gold version is fine, but looks slightly cheaper than its counterparts — like an extravagant prom dress.
29. The “Speak Now” ballgown in silverInstead of muted gold, silver offers a lovely contrast with the purple visuals of “Speak Now.”
28. The “Speak Now” ballgown in pinkThe baby-pink version of the “Enchanted” gown is almost the best, with its flattering neckline and strips of sparkles that resemble falling rain.
27. The “Fearless” dress with metallic fringeThe newest “Fearless” look that Swift debuted in France is a solid, mid-tier choice. It’s much better than the era’s stringy options, though it doesn’t measure up to the original fringed mini dress.
26. The “Lover” bodysuit with purple tasselsThe deep purple hue made for an exciting change when Swift debuted this look in East Rutherford, New Jersey, but the tassels throw off the whole effect. They make the bodysuit look cheaper than it is.
25. “1989” in orangeThe orange set is nice, but it’s the weakest link of the “1989” colors (and signals that she’ll wear the yellow surprise-song dress).Maybe it’s a subtle Easter egg for “Karma,” the rumored album that Swift scrapped in between “1989” and “Reputation.” (In the music video for “The Man,” the word is graffitied on the wall in orange paint.)
24. “1989” in greenThe green is prettier than orange, but not as pretty as pink.
23. “1989” in pinkAlthough hot pink isn’t quite right for the overall vibe of “1989,” it does pair well with the girlish charm of “Blank Space” and the fiery passion of “Bad Blood.”
22. “1989” in blueAfter 26 concerts, we finally got to see Swift perform songs from “1989” wearing the album’s distinctive color. This glittering blue set recalls the New York City skyline that inspired Swift’s iconic pop songs.
21. The “Midnights” bodysuit with millennial charmThe newest edition of the “Midnights” bodysuit was designed by Zuhair Murad. It subtly evokes millennial fashion trends with a halter neckline, waist slits, and a chevron-esque pattern.
20. The “Midnights” bodysuit with cutoutsThe latest edition of the “Midnights” bodysuit is likely designed to resemble an outfit that Swift wore during the 1989 World Tour.It’s one of her most daring looks yet, but the sheer cutouts in the abdomen look a little misplaced.
19. The “Lover” bodysuit in blue and yellowThe “Lover” bodysuit is always gorgeous, but there’s something slightly off about the blue-and-yellow color combination. The tones are too muted to complement the show’s opening visuals.
18. The “Lover” bodysuit in orange and pinkIn theory, this color combination is very compelling; it reminds me of a sunset. But in reality, the bodysuit is just slightly too orange.
17. “The Man” blazer in orangeSwift slips a bedazzled blazer over her “Lover” bodysuit to perform “The Man” and “You Need to Calm Down.” The latest iteration is a pretty pale orange, though it doesn’t feel as powerful as the other options.
16. “The Man” blazer in silverSwift typically slips on a silver blazer over her “Lover” bodysuit to perform “The Man” and “You Need to Calm Down.” With the matching red-bottomed boots, it’s a powerful combination.
15. “The Man” blazer in blackWe love the silver blazer, but the black blazer is extremely hot.
14. “Folklore” in blueThe sheer, baby-blue cape sleeves are very pretty, but the color isn’t the right fit for “Folklore,” which is not a blue-sounding album in the slightest.
13. “Folklore” in purple
12. “Folklore” in creamCream is a fitting color for “Folklore,” an album that evokes earthy and neutral tones.
11. “Folklore” with laceThis is only slightly different from “Folklore” in cream, but the lace adds a new edge — romantic and old-timey, perfect for the “pioneer woman in a forbidden love affair” that Swift imagined while she was writing these songs.
10. The “Speak Now” ballgown in blueAlthough blue is not the traditional “Speak Now” color, everything about this dress is truly stunning, from the floral details to the elegant train.
9. The “Speak Now” ballgown with embellishmentsThere aren’t any official photos yet of the newest “Speak Now” look, which Swift debuted in France. But according to photos shared by fans online, it’s the best one yet.The skirt has just enough volume to look elegant instead of puffy — while the gown’s delicate, glittering details evoke a similar dress that Swift wore to perform “Enchanted” in 2011 (designed by Reem Acra), which is currently on display at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville.
8. The original “Midnights” bodysuitThe navy bodysuit is an Eras Tour classic, dark and sparkling like midnight rain. It’s an almost-perfect choice to close the show.
7. “Folklore” in greenSwift told the Pittsburgh crowd that she’s always wanted to play “Seven” in her home state. The song includes the lyric, “But I, I was high in the sky / With Pennsylvania under me.”
6. The original “Fearless” dress
5. The only “Reputation” outfitIf it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. The one-legged “Reputation” jumpsuit is bold and sexy with a hint of danger, just like the album itself.
4. The scalloped “Midnights” bodysuitThere is something especially ethereal about this version of the classic “Midnights” bodysuit. The blue has a slightly warmer, richer tone — a better match for Swift’s ocean eyes and pinkish undertones than navy — and the scalloped detailing on the bodice is exquisite up close.
3. “The Man” blazer in hot pinkSwift looks like a Barbie come to life in this version of the blazer, which she debuted on stage in Argentina. It also gives her performance of “The Man” a flirty, feminine edge.
2. The “Lover” bodysuit in pink and redSwift also debuted this pink version of her opening look in Argentina. The gorgeous combination of shades, from baby pink to strawberry and fuchsia, compliments the tone of songs like “Cruel Summer” and “Lover.”
