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

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 123 Taylor Swift concert outfit ideas. Pick your poison, era-style. And don’t forget to nab a stadium-approved clear bag for as little as $13.

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Outfits, from Her Versace Bodysuit to Her Roberto Cavalli Dress

Midnights

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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.

Maeve Long-Sleeve Sheer Sequin Top

Anthropologie

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$98

• Free People Sequin Shirtee, $98; revolve.com
• Gap Sequin Midi Pencil Skirt, $44.98 at checkout (orig. $89.95); gap.com
• Cider Sequins U-Neckline Criss Cross Mini Dress, $40; shopcider.com
• Kolagri Sequin Bodycon Skirt, $32.99; amazon.com
• Goocheer Sequin Loose T-Shirt Dress, $42.98; amazon.com
• Urban Outfitters Harlow Metal Cropped Top, $19.99 (orig. $49); urbanoutfitters.com
• Lyaner Side Slit Purple Mini Skirt, $21.99 (orig. $25.99); amazon.com
• Cider Sequin Chain Mini Dress, $38; 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, $84; lulus.com
• Cider Butterfly Print Straight Leg Jeans, $36; shopcider.com
• Romwe Off-the-Shoulder Flounce Dress, $47.99; amazon.com
• Endless Rose Sleeveless Sequin Top, $49.95 (orig. $80); anthropologie.com
• Cider Glitter Ruched Cowl Neck Tank Top, $10; shopcider.com
• Foefaik Shaggy Jacket, $32.46 with coupon (orig. $35.29); amazon.com
• Cider Solid Cowl Neck Pearls Tank Top, $16.20 (orig. $18); shopcider.com
• Cider Metallic Wide-Leg Trousers, $24; shopcider.com

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Folklore and Evermore

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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.

Cider Solid Ruffles Lace Up Maxi Dress

Cider

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$34

• Cider Floral All Over Ruched Mini Dress, $20; shopcider.com
• Free People La La Maxi, $98; revolve.com
• Cider Solid Elastic Waist Ruffle Hem Tiered Midi Skirt, $16; shopcider.com
• Cider Ditsy Floral Square Neck Jumpsuit, $34; shopcider.com
• Cider Toile de Jouy Square Neck Tank Top, $12; shopcider.com
• Passec Corset Floral Midi Dress with Slit, $23.02 (orig. $30.99); amazon.com
• Windsor Breezy Weekend Vibes Floral Dress, $24.97 (orig. $54.90); windsorstore.com
• Free People free-est Extratropical Dress, $118; freepeople.com
• Suoluos Puff Sleeve Tulle Embroidered Dress, $62.99; amazon.com
• Cider Cable Knit Contrast Trim Cardigan, $34; shopcider.com
• Madewell Puff-Sleeve Open Back Midi Dress in Flora Field, $59.99 (orig. $138); madewell.com
• BB Dakota by Steve Madden Grooves Sleeveless Maxi Dress, $41.97 (orig. $99); nordstrom.com
• Lulus Rose Pink Tie-Back Midi Dress, $84; lulus.com
• Zesica Floral Square Neck Maxi Dress, $46.99 with coupon (orig. $49.99); amazon.com
• Cider Texture Lace Up Tiered Maxi Dress, $40; shopcider.com

Lover

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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 open-back mini dress 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.

Delilah Belle X Venus Crop Butterfly Tee

Venus

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$36

• By Anthropologie Long-Sleeve Mock-Neck Metallic Top, $68; anthropologie.com  
• Superdown Cindi Sequin Mini Dress, $98; revolve.com
• Showpo Wren Mini Dress, $79.95; showpo.com
• Showpo Lucy Mini Dress, $79.95; showpo.com
• Show Me Your Mumu Best Bow Dress, $168; revolve.com
• 4E’s Pink Cowboy Hat with Feathers and Heart-Shaped Sunglasses, $22.99 (orig. $24.90); amazon.com
• Cider Glitter Oversized Blazer, $34; shopcider.com
• Cider Mesh U-Neckline Tiered Bowknot Mini Dress, $38; shopcider.com
• Cider Heart on Fire Tulle Mini Dress, $50; shopcider.com
• Cider Mesh Puff Sleeve Square Neck Mini Dress, $30.60; shopcider.com
• Yuemengxuan Sparkly Pink Pants, $34.99; amazon.com
• Alisa Glitter Tulle Short Party Dress, $79.90; windorstore.com
• AlvaQ Knot Front Swing Mini Dress, $40.99; amazon.com
• Doad Lantern Sleeve Rainbow Romper, $29.60–$32.01; amazon.com
• Superdown Gea Asymmetrical Crop Top, $64; revolve.com
• Showpo Gabriella Cutout Sequin Mini Dress, $79.95; showpo.com
• Steve Madden Neveah Blazer Dress, $103 (orig. $109); nordstrom.com
• For Love and Lemons Mavis Crop Blouse, $129; revolve.com
• Showpo Cally Mini Sequin Shirtdress, $79.95; showpo.com
• Windsor Champagne Dreams Top, $54.90; windsorstore.com

Reputation

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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, 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.

Mangopop High-Waisted Faux Leather Snakeskin Skirt

Amazon

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$31

• Pumiey Mesh Long Sleeve Bodysuit, $28.99; amazon.com
• Floerns Sequin High-Waist Wide-Leg Pants, $44.99; amazon.com
• Reformation Eleny Dress, $178; thereformation.com
• FreedomTees RepuTAYtion T-Shirt, $17.99–$19.99; amazon.com
• Cider Lace Corset Tank Top, $23.40 (orig. $26); shopcider.com
• Nlife Sparkly Fringe Cropped Tank Top, $29.99; amazon.com
• Superdown Carly Fringe Mini Dress, $108; revolve.com
• Lulus Get in the Groove Sequin Dress, $89; lulus.com
• Leg Avenue Snake Fishnet Tights, $17.41 (orig. $19.99); amazon.com
• XIIXHC Snake Ring, $5.89; amazon.com
• So Extra Newspaper Print Crop Top, $19.90; windsorstore.com
• Lulus Force of Fashion Black Backless Sequin Mini Dress, $89; lulus.com
• Cider Sequin Middle Waist Mini Skirt, $26; shopcider.com
• The Drop Hank Vegan Leather Square Neck Mini Dress, $59.90; amazon.com

1989

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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.

Lulus Exceptional Radiance Black Iridescent Sequin Backless Mini Dress

Lulus

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$89

• Free People Disco Fever Tie-Back Tank, $68; nordstrom.com
• Cider Sequin High-Waist Solid Wide-Leg Trousers, $28; shopcider.com
• Cresay Sequin Fitted Bomber Jacket, $35.99–$42.99 ($42.99–$59.99); amazon.com
• Superdown Tiffany Mini Dress, $70; revolve.com
• Exchic Metallic Flared Mini Skater Skirt, $18.86; amazon.com
• Cider Solid PU Leather Metallic Middle Waist Mini Skirt, $26; shopcider.com
• Sequin Zipper Up Crop Cami Top, $18; shopcider.com
• Amanda Uprichard Tish Top, $158; revolve.com
• Lulus Famous Behavior Silver Sequin Cowl Neck Mini Dress, $69; lulus.com
• Showpo Elswyth Side Split Sequin Mini Skirt, $35 (orig, $49.95); showpo.com
• Showpo Elswyth Strappy Sequin Crop Top, $49.95; showpo.com
• Lovers and Friends Rowan Mini Dress, $188; revolve.com
• Ankomina Rhinestone Crop Top, $33.21; amazon.com 
• Showpo Siofra Fringe Mini Dress, $79.95; showpo.com
• Showpo Khrizza Sequin Diamond Mini Skirt, $49.95; showpo.com

Red

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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 era to recreate. Simply wear black shorts, leather loafers, a black fedora, or opt for a fun graphic T-shirt like this $25 one that reads “loving him was red,” which is a subtle nod to Swift’s new beau. 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.”

Lulus Radiating Romance Red Long Sleeve Cropped Bustier Top, $19 (Save $21)

Lulus

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$40
$19

• Wayf Twist One-Shoulder Satin Blouse, $59; nordstrom.com
• Spanx Contour Rib Front Slit Skort, $72; spanx.com
• OGThreadCo Loving Him Was Red Tee, $25; etsy.com
• Cider Jersey Round Neckline Cat T-Shirt, $22; shopcider.com
• Cider Beetlejuice Lydia’s Iconic Ruffled Red Dress, $38; shopcider.com
• Windsor Slay It with Style Mini Skirt, $13.96 (orig. $22.90); windsorstore.com
• Gisdanchz Linen Newsboy Cap, $16.28; amazon.com
• Armear Heart-Shaped Sunglasses, $9.95; amazon.com
• Floerns Mock Turtleneck Striped T-Shirt, $23.99; amazon.com
• Astrqle Classic Black Fedora, $24.99; amazon.com
• Steve Madden Lando Black Leather Loafers, $79.97 (orig. $99.95); stevemadden.com
• Showpo Rimea Tie Shoulder Bustier Bodice Glitter Tulle Dress, $99.95; showpo.com
• Spanx On-the-Go Shorts, $88; spanx.com
• SweatyRocks High Waist Shorts with Buttons, $28.99; amazon.com
• Topshop Pull-On Longline Faux Leather Shorts, $58; nordstrom.com

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Speak Now

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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.

Madewell Square-Neck Midi Dress, $63 (Save $55)

Madewell

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$118
$63

• Showpo Raiza Mini Dress, $69.95; showpo.com
• Etcyy Off-the-Shoulder Ruffles Chiffon Maxi Dress, $37.60–$37.98; amazon.com
• Xijun Purple Puffy Sleeve Tulle Dress, $66.99–$76.99; amazon.com
• Windsor Glitzy Night Out Sequin Crop Top, $14.96 (orig. $24.90); windsorstore.com
• Cider Purple Solid Mesh V-neck Short Dress, $32.40 (orig. $36); shopcider.com
• Newshows Spaghetti Strap Sundress with Pockets, $27.98; amazon.com
• Floerns High Waist Shorts, $30.99; amazon.com
• Cider Forest Fairy Corset Mini Dress, $32; shopcider.com
• Byinns Sweetheart Smocked Sundress, $42.99 (orig. $49.99); amazon.com

Fearless

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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 $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.

Showpo Shook Dress

Showpo

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$70

• Boohoo Gold Metallic One Shoulder Tie-Neck Top, $17 (orig. $25); us.boohoo.com
• By Anthropologie Neon Sequin Crop Tank, $78; anthropologie.com
• Moflora Deep V-Neck Bodycon Fringe Dress, $29.99; amazon.com
• Cider Solid Satin Ruched Mini Dress, $36; shopcider.com
• For Love and Lemons Glitter Slip Dress, $169; forloveandlemons.com
• Lulus Shake it Off White Sequin Fringe Minidress, $79; lulus.com
• Cider Metallic Asymmetrical Neck Ruched Tank Top, $12; shopcider.com
• FV Relay Bodycon Dress, $36.99; amazon.com
• Soda Reno Pointed-Toe Cowboy Boots, $24–$69.99; amazon.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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