I Went to Opening Weekend of the Eras Tour — Here's What to Wear to Taylor Swift's Concert
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Pick your era and run with it
On March 18, I buzzed with excitement in a crowd of nearly 70,000 fans eagerly counting down the seconds (literally — a giant clock ticked on screen) until Taylor Swift walked onstage for her second show of the wildly-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 a Taylor Swift concert I'd been daydreaming about for years. With four new albums and two re-recordings released since her last tour, the options were endless. Should I dress for her latest era, the glimmering, moody Midnights, wander back into the whimsical woods in honor of Folklore and Evermore, embrace the bubblegum pink wonderland of Lover, or pay tribute to Red (Taylor's Version) in loafers and, well, red?
The countless Taylor Swift concert 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 (and a lot of sparkles.) Some Swifties threw it back to Fearless in cowboy boots, others wore heart-covered tulle dresses, and one dedicated fan even covered herself head-to-toe in ivy in honor of the Evermore track.
Below, channel whichever era you feel most passionate about with these 70 Taylor Swift concert outfit ideas. Pick your poison, era-style.
Related: Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Outfits, from Her Versace Bodysuit to Her Roberto Cavalli Dress
Midnights
Swift's 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" singer wore two outfits: a sparkly T-shirt dress topped with a lavender fur jacket that was dripping in crystals and a bejeweled dark 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 these lavender metallic wide-leg trousers and this sparkly ruched cowl neck tank top, both under $25 at Cider. Slip into the lavender haze with purple pants, disco-ball-esque tops, and furry jackets like this one that's just $33 at Amazon. You could also recreate Swift's casually chic dinner look that she wore in New York City post-breakup with Joe Alwyn by pairing these butterfly jeans with this $27 black top.
Buy It! Cider Metallic Wide-Leg Trousers, $24; shopcider.com
Cider Velvet Asymmetrical Neck Ruched Star Crop Cami Top, $12; shopcider.com
Cider Curve & Plus Velvet Star Pattern Bell Sleeve Short Dress, $34; shopcider.com
Lulus Disco Nights Navy Blue Sequin Bodycon Mini Dress, $49 (orig. $66); lulus.com
Boohoo Sequin T-Shirt Party Dress, $14 (orig. $45); us.boohoo.com
Foefaik Shaggy Jacket, $32.46 with coupon (orig. $35.29); amazon.com
Open Edit Linen Blend Trousers in Lavender, $69; nordstrom.com
Folklore and Evermore
Folklore and Evermore, 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" and "Invisible String," the 12-time Grammy winner laid on the roof of a cabin and twirled around in a billowy cream maxi.
To embrace the cottagecore vibes of Folklore and Evermore at the concert, simply wear the flowiest, breeziest dress that makes you want to spin in circles to "August," like this Evermore era lookalike that's on sale for $42 and this $40 corset dress with eyelet details.
Buy It! Texture Lace Up Tiered Maxi Dress, $40; shopcider.com
Free People free-est Extratropical Dress, $118; freepeople.com
Suoluos Puff Sleeve Tulle Embroidered Dress, $62.99; amazon.com
Madewell Puff-Sleeve Open Back Midi Dress in Flora Field, $73.49 (orig. $138); madewell.com
BB Dakota by Steve Madden Grooves Sleeveless Maxi Dress, $41.97 (orig. $99); nordstrom.com
ASTR the Label Tie Back Puff Sleeve Midi Dress, $99; nordstrom.com
Lover
With pop anthems like "Cruel Summer" and the album's titular swoony ballad, Lover is the Taylor Swift album fans have been waiting to hear live since 2019. This lovestruck era was all about pink, pastel tie-dye, and fringe jackets. During the second night of the Eras Tour, Swift made a splash in her opening outfit, a custom Atelier Versace bodysuit covered in blue and gold rhinestones and silver knee-high boots by Christian Louboutin. She coyly layered a matching rhinestone Versace blazer on top for her cheeky performance of "The Man."
If Lover is your era of choice, anything pink and pastel will do. Try this fuchsia sequin button-down shirt or this pastel pink rhinestone denim jacket on for size. Or, copy Swift's stadium style with a blazer dress that makes you feel like the man.
Buy It! Steve Madden Symone Shacket, $119; revolve.com
Windsor Spark Up the Glamour Sequin Fringe Romper, $64.90; windsorstore.com
Yuemengxuan Sparkly Pink Pants, $34.99; amazon.com
Boohoo Pink and Lilac Blazer Dress, $30 (orig. $75); us.boohoo.com
Alisa Glitter Tulle Short Party Dress, $79.90; windorstore.com
Doad Lantern Sleeve Rainbow Romper, $23.98 (orig. $28.99); amazon.com
Showpo Gabriella Cutout Sequin Mini Dress, $79.95; showpo.com
Reputation
Before there was the starry-eyed Taylor seeing life through rose-colored glasses, we had the all-black-clad, hooded, narrow-eyed snake, aka Reputation-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 the Reputation era, and throw some snakeskin prints in for an extra oomph.
Buy It! Mangopop High-Waisted Faux Leather Snakeskin Skirt, $28.98 (orig. $38); amazon.com
Lulus You See Right Through Me Black Mesh Crop Top, $26; lulus.com
XIIXHC Snake Ring, $6.89; amazon.com
Lulus Force of Fashion Black Backless Sequin Mini Dress, $57.60 (orig. $72); lulus.com
1989
With 1989, 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.
If 1989 is your crown jewel in Swift's discography, wear a two-piece set in any color, throw on a sequin bomber jacket à la the 1989 World Tour, or recreate one of the looks from the "Shake It Off" music video like the person next to me in Glendale, Arizona did. The full ballerina tutu was seriously impressive.
Buy It! Showpo Khrizza Sequin Diamond Mini Skirt, $39.95; showpo.com
Rooscier Two-Piece Mesh Fishnet Shirt and Skirt, $27.99; amazon.com
Lulus Famous Behavior Silver Sequin Cowl Neck Mini Dress, $59; lulus.com
Cresay Sequin Fitted Bomber Jacket, $34.99 (orig. $36.99); amazon.com
Showpo Elswyth Side Split Sequin Mini Skirt, $49.95; showpo.com
Red
Back in 2012, the Taylor Swift who brought us classics like "I Knew You Were Trouble" and "22" loved oxfords, stripes, hats, and all things red. This might be the easiest outfit to recreate. Simply wear black shorts, leather loafers, a black fedora, and a white T-shirt that reads "A lot going on at the moment," just like Taylor did on the Eras Tour. 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."
Buy It! Topshop Pull-On Longline Faux Leather Shorts, $58; nordstrom.com
Cider Beetlejuice Lydia's Iconic Ruffled Red Dress, $38; shopcider.com
Windsor Slay It with Style Mini Skirt, $22.90; windsorstore.com
Gisdanchz Linen Newsboy Cap, $16.28; amazon.com
Armear Heart-Shaped Sunglasses, $10.45; amazon.com
Astrqle Classic Black Fedora, $24.88; amazon.com
Steve Madden Lando Black Leather Loafers, $69.97 (orig. $99.95); stevemadden.com
Showpo Rimea Tie Shoulder Bustier Bodice Glitter Tulle Dress, $99.95; showpo.com
Speak Now
Swift only sang one song from her 2010 album Speak Now at 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's Speak Now era 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.
Buy It! Byinns Sweetheart Smocked Sundress, $40.99; amazon.com
Free People free-est Have a Thing for You Mini, $70; freepeople.com
Windsor Glitzy Night Out Sequin Crop Top, $24.90; windsorstore.com
Cider Purple Solid Mesh V-neck Short Dress, $36; shopcider.com
Newshows Spaghetti Strap Sundress with Pockets, $26.98; amazon.com
Fearless
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 $70 dress is 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 been making a comeback in recent years with celebrities like Kendall Jenner and Emily Ratajkowski, too. Add this pointed-toe pair, on sale for just $32, to your shoe rack and wear it way more places than just the Eras tour.
Buy It! Soda Reno Pointed-Toe Cowboy Boots, $31.95 (orig. $59.99); amazon.com
Line & Dot Desiree Sweater Dress, $61.60 (orig. $88); shopbop.com
For Love and Lemons Glitter Slip Dress, $169; forloveandlemons.com
Lulus Shake it Off White Sequin Fringe Minidress, $79; lulus.com
LNL Sequin Cowl Neck Minidress, $41.40 (orig. $69); nordstrom.com
Next Up Sequin Zebra Stripe Mini Dress, $62.30 (orig. $89); nordstrom.com
If you were lucky enough to score tickets to Taylor 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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