Need Outfit Inspo For The Eras Tour? What To Wear Based On Your Favorite Taylor Swift Album

As the lyricist herself asked, "Are you ready for it?" The eras tour is almost upon us and Swifties all over the country will finally get the chance to see Taylor Swift live on stage. Swift's last tour was almost five years ago, so it goes without saying that this has been long overdue. In fact, the songstress has released three new studio albums and two re-releases, or "Taylor's Versions," of her old albums since she last toured. Needless to say, this tour will be a little different.

Not only will the eras tour see Swift return to the stage, but it will also be a chance for fans to hear her perform songs from each of her albums or "eras" to date. As the singer wrote in her Instagram announcement, it will be "a journey through the musical eras of my career (past and present!)."

Of course, this concept does present fans with one problem — what are we supposed to wear? As every fan knows, each Swift era features its own unique style and aesthetic. So, if you're looking for some inspiration, here are a few tour outfit ideas inspired by each of Swift's eras.

As Taylor Swift got older, she got more fearless — in her fashion, as well as in her music. Her 2008 album "Fearless" saw the singer steering away from her acoustic country sound to include a few pop influences in her music. During this era, she went for a look that was brave and bold to go with her newfound superstardom. She wore plenty of sequins and fringe. But, she still stuck to her country roots with her trusted cowboy boots and signature curly hair. Go for a mini sequined dress paired with cowboy boots to pay homage to this era at the tour.

In the "Red" era, Taylor Swift took another step towards pop music and away from country. The album was released in 2012 and Swift embraced the trends of the time, wearing high-waisted shorts, striped shirts, and big hats. She also famously wore a pair of red Lolita heart-shaped sunglasses during the "Red" years. She even debuted her signature bangs and red lip during the era. If you want to take inspiration from the "Red" era, embrace your inner mid-2010s hipster — and don't forget the red lipstick.

After the public seemingly turned on Taylor Swift in 2016, the singer took a brief hiatus from public life. "I felt completely incapable of doing or saying anything publicly, at all," she told The Guardian. Nevertheless, she came back a year later in full force with her dark revenge album, "Reputation." This album saw Swift reborn as a fearless bada**. She wore a lot of black, leather, thigh-high boots, and dramatic hoods, so think about those things when dressing for this era. 

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Taylor Swift wrote "Folklore," which saw her saying goodbye to her bright, poppy sound from "Lover" in favor of a soft, acoustic vibe. The woodsy, dreamy "Folklore" era was defined by, you guessed it, folky fashion. Along with her famous chunky white cardigan, Swift wore a lot of long peasant-style dresses and cozy knitwear. She also went for a soft, carefree, romantic curly up-do. Wear a long, floaty dress and a low braided bun to the eras tour to pay homage to "Folklore."

Taylor Swift's latest album, "Midnights," is probably her most sophisticated work yet. This album had a dark, nighttime feel. Her fashion from this era was a mix of '70s-inspired casual looks and "Bejeweled" evening wear. To emulate the "Midnights" look at the eras tour, go for a bold, dark blue dress covered in sequins or glittery stars. Or take your inspiration from Tay's "Anti-Hero" video and go a little more casual, opting for a collared '70s-style sweater with a pair of flared pants.