Look Back at Taylor Swift’s Style Evolution Through the Years
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An ever-evolving artist, 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). On her latest album, Midnights (2022), Swift takes a deep dive into her own psyche, bringing sparkles of dark blue shimmer along with her.
The musical Easter egg queen has both subtly and overtly dressed the part for every one of her album themes. And as she continues her record-breaking Eras Tour, the looks, too, keep on coming.
Now, as Swift celebrates her 34th birthday, we are looking at an overview of her style evolution, from her 2006 country days to the present day.
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 sleeve 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
At 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 at the opening night of her Eras Tour.
February 5, 2023
In a sparkling midnight blue ensemble from Roberto Cavalli that gives a nod to her latest 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 the singer 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.
December 8, 2017
In a black sequined look paired with an edgy dark lip during a performance at Z100's Jingle Ball concert.
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 for her Red tour.
May 25, 2013
In a crimson red 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 News'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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