Taylor Swift's 27 Best '70s Inspired Fashion & Beauty Moments
Taylor Swift loves fashion from every different era, but the 1970s have proven to be particularly inspiring for the songwriter. What makes the '70s such a compelling decade for fashion is how multifaceted it was. The bohemian inspiration from the 1960s still filtered through style, inspiring peasant blouses, whimsical dresses, and a hippie-infused love of tassels, fringe, and flared pants. But there was more to the '70s than just a boho holdover; tailored suiting and a love of coordinated separates reigned supreme. Bright colors were huge; clogs, platform heels, and high boots were the footwear of choice. Then, of course, there was disco fever. Sequins, shimmer, and hot pants found a new market as people decked themselves out in danceable fashion.
With so many moods to choose from, it's no wonder that this pivotal decade has proven a worthwhile inspiration for Swift. She's played with every possible category of '70s fashion, from its boho charm to the disco dance garb that's so unforgettable. And since Swift has undergone a gorgeous style transformation, she has evolved and grown with each niche look. Just look at the best outfits that Swift has worn in every era of her career; each chapter has been marked by a unique style, but it's clear that '70s fashion has been an ongoing inspiration for Swift since early on in her career.
Taylor Swift's red tailored separates were '70s-inspired suiting
Plaids, checks, and bold gingham prints were huge in the 1970s across men's and women's fashion. So when Taylor Swift arrived for a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos on November 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri, she looked like a '70s diva thanks to the red and black check blazer skirt suit she wore. While Swift has certainly had a mix of best and worst game-day looks, this red and black outfit was spot-on, largely because she matched the Chiefs' color scheme so well with '70s fever.
Her denim two-piece set with thigh-high boots captured the sexiness of the '70s
Taylor Swift was a total '70s bombshell when she arrived at Arrowhead Stadium for the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens game on September 5, 2024. While the 1970s featured a lot of maxi dresses and flowing caftans, it was also a decade marked by a very sexy shift in fashion. Designer denim became hugely popular, as did very short hot pants. Swift's season opener look was '70s perfection in her combination of these defining elements. The red thigh-high boots added that lethal touch.
Taylor Swift's bright blazer captured the bold patterns of the decade
Taylor Swift was awash in color when she attended the MTV Video Music Awards on August 26, 2019 in New Jersey. She opted for the bolder side of '70s fashion, wearing a structured blazer dress with thigh-high boots. But it was also Swift's blonde wolf shag and bangs that contributed to the '70s influence on this look. While Swift's boldest hair transformations prove that she looks stunning with any style, it's clear that she frequently leans into '70s hair styles with her love of statement bangs and lively layers.
Taylor's mustard yellow plaid ensemble embraced earth tones
Taylor Swift rocked a very distinct look at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 11, 2024 in Elmont, New York. For the occasion, she wore an unforgettable Christian Dior yellow-and-black tartan plaid outfit complete with thigh-high boots and strappy gloves. While Swift's look had a modern finish to it, the outfit was evocative of the '70s, thanks to the decade's rampant love of plaid — particularly in yellow and mustard tones. The incorporation of black hot pants added to the disco dance feel from the decade, as well.
Taylor's peasant dress was very bohemian
The '70s contained a multitude of styles and not all of it was tailored suiting and bell-bottoms. Some of the vibe of the decade embraced peasant blouses and maxi dresses inspired by bohemian eras. So Taylor Swift's pink lip and prairie dress combo was one of her best date night looks that harked back to the 1970s. Swift stepped out in this charming look while with Travis Kelce on May 15, 2026 in New York City. The soft makeup and feminine outfit gave Swift a chance to show off a gentler side to her style.
Taylor's gray houndstooth jacket gave her '70s hot mom energy
Those who love 1970s fashion must appreciate Taylor Swift's black and gray game-day look on January 18, 2025, when she arrived at Arrowhead Stadium for the AFC Divisional Playoff game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans. Her gray check oversized jacket, paired with a black base layer and big silver jewelry was spot-on for the era. Oversized jackets and blazers marked a huge fashion shift for women in the decade, as was the growing love of statement jewelry.
Her purple shag jacket from the Eras tour captured a more glamorous time
The 1970s tinsel fringe jacket was a high-voltage piece of sparkle ideal for the disco dance craze of the era. The tinsel shimmer moved with the body, adding to the visual spectacle of movement. Taylor Swift proved that she loved '70s fashion not just as part of her street wear but also as a key part of her stage costumes during her Eras tour. While performing on December 8, 2024 in Vancouver, Canada, Swift dazzled in this iconic coat, bringing with her all of the energy and sparkle of a purple disco ball.
Her dress of many colors captured the energy of the '70s
Taylor Swift wore a statement dress in several shades of red, teal, and purple with an asymmetrical hem while performing during The Eras Tour on October 18, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. This Eras tour dress combined the '70s love of bright splashes of colors with the disco-era playfulness that made the decade so iconic for fashion. Adding to this historic look were Swift's wild, natural curls, framing her face in a very Farrah Fawcett-like shag cut.
Her purple ensemble harked back to disco scene
The shaggy fur coat was a defining fashion statement of the disco-infused 1970s. These fluffy, outrageous coats looked best when balanced with a shorter, form-fitting mini dress to ease off of the bulk of the coat. Taylor Swift embodied this '70s inspiration to perfection during the Eras Tour while performing on November 1, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She opted for a lavender shade for both the coat and her sequin mini dress. Keeping with the '70s theme, Swift paired this outfit with high sparkly black boots.
Her game-day look was '70s baddie vibes
Taylor Swift killed it with her '70s-inspired game-day look as she sauntered in to Arrowhead Stadium on November 4, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. She styled black, pointed toe, scrunched boots with a black and red moto jacket, paying homage to the Kansas City Chiefs. In keeping with the '70s energy, Swift wore high-waisted black hot pants, another classic element of that decade's bold fashion. Her big, fluffy hair and voluminous bangs were reminiscent of the '70s wolf cut.
Taylor's wide jeans and platform sandals were quintessentially '70s
Taylor Swift looked like old school perfection on June 15, 2026 while stepping out in New York City. Swift nailed a '70s look in this 2026 street style moment and it was so nostalgic. From her brown platform sandals to her wide-leg denim, Swift was every bit a muse from the earlier decade. Even her mustard-toned accessories, like her belt and purse, were a perfect throwback to the '70s. Her long, thick bangs and flowing, boho locks only added to the cohesive look.
Swift's monochromatic suiting is a great example of retro simplicity
Not everything in the 1970s was about disco fever glam. Sometimes, women opted for more simple attire, particularly when it came to structured suiting. Taylor Swift checked this look off the list when she stepped out on May 14, 2026 in New York City. She wore loose, gray trousers with a pleat down the front and styled them with a white button down blouse and a black bet. The outfit was complemented by her '70s shag hair, a sort of Farrah Fawcett cut that looked striking with the wide-leg tailoring.
Swift's mini skirt and thigh-high boots were a blast from the past
Combining mini skirts with tall boots was a very popular fashion choice in the 1970s, particularly in the early '70s when women favored a shorter hemline. Taylor Swift recreated this beloved combo on a girls' night out with Brittany Mahomes, Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, and Sophie Turner on November 4, 2023 in New York City. The other women opted for more covered looks while Swift had fun in a shorter hem, giving her outfit a flirtatious finish.
Swift's monochromatic power suit had a certain nostalgia to it
Plaid tailored suits were very popular in the '70s, and the more matchy-matchy the outfit, the better. Taylor Swift brought this love of head-to-toe coordination when she attended the 2020 Sundance Film Festival for the premiere of "Miss Americana" on January 23, 2020 in Park City, Utah. For the big night, she wore a black and white checked Carmen March jumpsuit with a matching belt and a matching overcoat. Even her pointed toe boots went with the ensemble, creating a seamless finish from top to bottom that would have been perfection in the 1970s.
Taylor Swift's brown tailored trousers were all about '70s power
Taylor Swift kept things simple yet distinctly '70s when she stepped out in Tribeca on September 21, 2023 in New York City. She wore an elegant off-the-shoulder black top paired with relaxed-fit tan slacks and styled these with red, velvet heels. The trousers were so '70s with their pleated legs and slouchy, relaxed cut while the fitted top added a feminine silhouette to the otherwise relaxed outfit. Not to be forgotten was Swift's red lipstick, a bold flourish to the very vibey outfit.
Swift combined two key '70s styles in one look
Taylor Swift combined the business and dance sides of 1970s fashion when she attended the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards on September 16, 2020 at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. She wore a deep purple sequin turtleneck top, a charming throwback to the '70s with its love of disco culture fashion. Then she paired it with high-waisted brown tailored slacks, another styling feature of the '70s that leaned more towards structured suiting. The outfit was playful and well tailored.
Taylor Swift's brown sweater and wide leg pants were so '70s
Taylor Swift could not have been more of a vision from the 1970s than when she stepped out on November 3, 2023 in New York City. Starting from the top, Swift rocked full bangs with long, face-framing layers — a very '70s hairdo. Then she wore a brown and orange argyle sweater by Gant along with wide-leg gray pants and brown platform heels. The combination of the flowing hair with wide, bell-bottom-style pants and the incorporation of orange tones made the look '70s to its core.
Her brown and metallic two-piece pantsuit had a vintage style to it
Houndstooth was a recurring print in the 1970s with clothing gravitating towards bold visuals. Taylor Swift played with this nostalgic look when she attended the MTV Video Music Awards on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. She wore a brown and silver metallic sequin houndstooth set by Ashish with an ombre gradation. Keeping with the '70s theme, she wore pointed toe gold shoes with black and white straps. She went for a strong cat eye makeup look, a retro makeup choice also from the era.
Swift's crushed green velvet dress was a key '70s color paired with brown, thigh-high boots
Taylor Swift brought a different aura of '70s fashion to a girls night out with Blake Lively on January 10, 2024 in New York City. While Lively's oranges and browns were a stellar combination of '70s fashion, Swift was similarly on the nose but in a different way. She wore a green crushed velvet mini dress by the brand Little Lies with a pair of thigh-high brown scrunchie boots by Jimmy Choo x Jean Paul Gaultier. Her combination of velvet texture with slouchy boots was so '70s.
Taylor Swift's red platform heels and mini skirt ensemble was the '70s at its cutest
Taylor Swift opted for a cuter side of 1970s fashion when she stepped out in a mini skirt look on November 7, 2025 in New York City. She styled a brown, pleated asymmetrical Thom Browne skirt with a navy Thom Browne polo shirt along with ski-high red Gucci platform slingback pumps. If any distinct look captures the essence of the '70s, it's a mini skirt with platform pumps, so Swift was spot-on in her playful outfit. The burnt orange purse was the finishing touch.
Her bold, multilayered suit captured the jazzier side of the time
Taylor Swift nailed the brighter side of 1970s fashion when she attended the Teen Choice Awards on August 11, 2019 in Hermosa Beach, California. She wore a coordinating Versace suit comprised of a blazer, shorts, and body suit along with orange heels. The bold print of orange, yellow, and brown on a teal base was a lively example of a '70s color palette. Swift finished off her nostalgic red carpet look with big bangs and even bigger hair.
Taylor Swift gave a masterclass in 1970s-inspired outerwear
Not everything in the 1970s was disco-ball inspired or plaid from head to toe. Sometimes, '70s style was sensible and warm, made ruddy by hearty brown and burnt orange tones. Taylor Swift brought the nostalgia back for earthy hues when she walked out on January 9, 2024 in New York City. The thick brown coat, the burnt orange purse, and the scrunched black boots were all simple yet key elements of the decade that embodied warmth and comfort.
She embraced a coordinating trend of the time
Coordinated plaid pieces were a favorite ensemble of the 1970s. Plaid overcoats, with matching base layers, were a major fashion staple of the era because of their rich, earthy hues and well-matched visual charm. Taylor Swift embodied this niche look from the '70s when she stepped out on December 5, 2023 in New York City. Not only did she look stylishly '70s, she also looked sensibly layered on a cold New York night.
Her orange leather coat and mini skirt gave cool girl vibes from the decade
In October 2022, Taylor Swift released her studio album "Midnights," serving an album and accompanying music videos that were steeped in '70s aesthetics. From brown tones, corduroy, and earthy stripes, the vibe was totally out of the earlier decade. And Swift's "Midnights" inspired nostalgic trends gave fans the chance to nail the '70s nostalgia with a nighttime glitter look. Swift kept up this style on October 27, 2023 when she walked around New York City wearing a dark orange leather jacket, a brown miniskirt and oxblood boots.
Her slouchy sweater dress and knee-high boots were a great example of '70s style
Another key feature of women's fashion in the 1970s was knitwear, so slouchy sweaters in an oversize style became a version of the era's mini dress. To balance out the wide shape, women amped up the sex appeal with high boots. So when Taylor Swift stepped out in a navy slouchy sweater dress with caramel knee-high boots on October 26, 2023 in New York City, she perfectly captured this cool-girl look that was so distinct to the '70s.
Taylor Swift's gold hot pants were so disco
Hot pants, or short shorts, were a huge part of '70s fashion. They were typically made from a luxurious fabric, like velvet or leather, and sat high on the waist. When Taylor Swift stepped out at Wembley Arena back on October 7, 2012 in London, England, for the BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards, she was the '70s personified. Her gold, high-waisted hot pants were peak '70s and worked beautifully with her black, sheer disco top tucked in at the waist.
Swift's sleek mini blazer dress and black boots captured a more subtle side to the '70s
While the 1970s was a time for disco sparkle and early neutral tones, it was also a decade defined by sleek business attire and gorgeously understated tailoring. So when Taylor Swift stepped out in New York City on January 17, 2025 wearing a lethal black blazer dress with thigh-high black leather boots and a small purse, she channeled every bit of that '70s glamor that defined the decade.