9 Funny Taylor Swift Costume Ideas for the Eras Tour
Sure, we could pull out our cardigans, don our red lipstick, or opt for a fearless leather jacket, but why not take it a step further? Let's dive into the world of imaginative costume ideas that celebrate each of Taylor Swift's eras in an amusing, memorable, and distinctly Swiftian style.
Get ready to unleash your creativity, fellow Swifties, as we journey from the Speak Now era right through to the hypothetical future with the Midnights era. And because Taylor's career has been nothing short of incredible, we've even got a way for you to become a living, breathing Grammy Award. You're bound to find an outfit that not only tickles your funny bone but also celebrates your favorite Taylor Swift songs and eras.
So, without further ado, here are our top picks for the funniest Taylor Swift-inspired costumes to wear to the "Eras" tour...
Speak Now Era - Purple Wedding Dress: Speak Now is the third studio album by Taylor Swift, released on October 25, 2010. The album's title track is a song where Taylor imagines crashing an old flame's wedding and expressing her unresolved feelings. In honor of this iconic song, an outfit idea would be a purple wedding dress, a direct play on the lyrics and album artwork. The purple color scheme references the album's cover art, where Taylor is seen in a purple dress. Accessorize the outfit with a veil and a bouquet of white flowers to complete the wedding look. This costume idea is fun and a direct nod to one of Taylor's most narrative-driven songs.
Red Era - Giant Red Velvet Cupcake: During the Red Era, Taylor Swift introduced her fans to a more diverse musical style, incorporating pop, rock, and electronic genres. One of her hit singles from this album, "Bake It Off," spurred a popular parody version of the song called "Bake It Off." In tribute to this fun moment, dress as a giant red velvet cupcake. A full-body costume shaped like a cupcake, painted red, and topped with faux icing and sprinkles would be a hilarious and eye-catching outfit. This outfit captures both the whimsy and the color of the Red Era.
Reputation Era - Giant Snake: The Reputation Era was a significant departure from Taylor Swift's previous images, characterized by a darker, more edgy aesthetic. After the Kim Kardashian and Kanye West feud, where she was labeled a "snake" on social media, Taylor decided to embrace this image and incorporate it into her new era. Dressing as a giant snake would be an excellent homage to this period of her career. This costume could be as simple as a green or black bodysuit with snake scales drawn or sewn in. For an added touch, create a tongue from red fabric and attach it to a headband to complete the snake look.
Evermore Era - Old-timey Barkeeper: With the Evermore album, Taylor Swift took us deeper into the folkloric woods. One of the standout tracks, "no body, no crime," tells a murder mystery story and features the line, "Este wasn't there Tuesday night at Olive Garden / At her job or anywhere." Dressing up as an old-timey barkeeper gives a nod to this tale. Wear a vintage waistcoat, a flat cap, and arm garters, and carry a bar towel over your arm. For a fun touch, create a name tag that says "Olive Garden."
Red Era - Snow Globe Costume: One of the most iconic songs from the Red album is "All Too Well," often celebrated as one of Taylor Swift's best songs. The song references a relationship kept "in a drawer" and being remembered "all too well." For a unique and funny outfit, create a snow globe costume to symbolize the delicate and preserved memories. You could craft a wearable clear plastic dome (like a transparent umbrella without the handle) with fake snowflakes attached. Inside the snow globe, wear a miniature scarf, a reference to the lyrics, "and you still got it, in your drawer."
Lover Era - Bubblegum Machine: The Lover Era was filled with bubblegum pop sounds and sugary lyrics. In honor of this sweet time, why not dress up as a bubblegum machine? Construct a wearable, clear plastic sphere filled with colorful plastic balls to represent gumballs. Attach it to a red skirt or pants to represent the base of the machine. Don't forget a silver hat or headband to symbolize the machine's top.
Folklore/Evermore Era - Gnome or Elf Costume: In both the Folklore and Evermore albums, Taylor Swift took her fans into an enchanted forest filled with fairy tales, magic, and mystery. To match this vibe, consider dressing as a woodland gnome or elf. Opt for earthy tones and consider a felt hat, a long white beard (for a gnome), pointy ears (for an elf), and a cozy, rustic attire. This look not only represents the mystical feel of the music but also the introspective nature of these albums.
Midnights Era - Glow-in-the-Dark Moon Costume: Midnights era is hypothetical, but suppose it takes inspiration from the disco and synth-pop of the late '70s and early '80s. In that case, a glow-in-the-dark moon costume could be a cool way to reference this. You could wear a white or silver bodysuit, and attach a crescent moon shape made from glow-in-the-dark material. Pair it with glow-in-the-dark makeup and accessories to complete the lunar look.
General Swiftie Outfit - DIY Grammy Statue Costume: Taylor Swift has a slew of Grammy Awards to her name, showcasing her immense talent and success. Celebrate this by creating your very own Grammy Award costume. Spray paint a body suit, leggings, gloves, and a ski mask gold to create the base of the costume. Then, craft a replica of the gramophone part of the Grammy trophy from cardboard and spray paint it gold as well. Attach this to a headband or a hat, and you've become a walking Grammy Award, in tribute to Taylor's incredible career.
