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Every outfit Taylor Swift wore on the Eras Tour, ranked

9 December 2024 at 10:10
Taylor Swift performs during the Eras Tour in New Orleans.
Taylor Swift performs during the Eras Tour in New Orleans.

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  • Taylor Swift has officially concluded the Eras Tour.
  • She wore over 60 different outfits onstage on tour, with unique styles for each album.
  • BI's music team ranked them from worst to best, with the original "Lover" bodysuit in the top spot.

Taylor Swift has officially concluded the Eras Tour, performing her final show in Vancouver on Sunday.

After making stops across South America, Australia, Asia, and Europe, where Swift unveiled additions to both her set list and her wardrobe, Swift arrived in Florida (known in the Swift-verse as "Florida!!!") for the show's final North American leg.

Once again, Swift's sold-out crowds at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium were treated to multiple new costumes β€” including an alternative "Reputation" catsuit for the first time ever.

The Eras Tour was arranged as a retrospective of Swift's career, spanning nearly two decades and 11 studio albums. Swift made several outfit changes during a single concert, and each segment had a unique aesthetic to match the music in question.

Keep reading to see every outfit Swift wore onstage, ranked from worst to best.

67. The surprise song dress in yellow
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The yellow dress is paired with the orange "1989" outfit.

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Each night during the Eras Tour, Swift performed an acoustic set with two surprise songs.

The dress for this segment was designed for a quick change; Swift slipped it over her outfit from the previous segment (first it was "1989," then it was "The Tortured Poets Department") while still onstage. It makes sense for the dress to be simple, but it doesn't make sense for the fabric to be the same color as Big Bird.

Frankly, the yellow dress is ugly. It's way too yellow.

66. The surprise song dress in orange
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Taylor Swift performs in France.

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It's too orange.

65. The surprise song dress in green
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The green dress is paired with the green "1989" outfit.

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The green dress isn't ugly, but it's not especially notable either.

64. The surprise song dress in pink
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The pink dress is paired with the pink "1989" outfit.

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The original pink variant still isn't anything to write home about, but generally speaking, Swift looks good in pink.

63. The surprise song dress in the other shade of pink
Taylor Swift performs the acoustic set during the Eras Tour in France.
Taylor Swift performs in France.

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I do appreciate that Swift eschewed the butterfly sleeves and unnecessary ruffles for this updated variant, but this dress still looks like it came from Forever 21.

62. The surprise song dress in blue
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The blue dress is paired with the blue "1989" outfit.

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Swift wore blue versions of several classic tour looks for the night she announced "1989 (Taylor's Version)."

Blue is the best option for a surprise song dress, partially because the color complements Swift's eyes that put those Georgia stars to shameΒ and partially because it reminds me of Sharpay Evans singing "Bop to the Top."

61. The surprise song dress in the other shade of blue
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Taylor Swift performs in France.

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You know the drill by now. This version of the dress is fine. Mostly it just looks simpler and cheaper than we'd expect from a billionaire β€” likely an intentional choice aligned with Swift's masterful PR strategy.

60. The surprise song dress in various ombrΓ© shades
Taylor Swift performs the acoustic set during the Eras Tour in Miami.
Taylor Swift performs in Miami.

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Swift debuted three versions of this chiffon wrap dress in Miami: magenta-violet-teal, bluish-purple, and orange-pink. Thanks to their ombrΓ© hues and flowy fabrics, these were promptly dubbed "betta fish dresses" by fans online.

59. The "Speak Now" ballgown that's growing mushrooms
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There are six different gowns for the "Speak Now" segment.

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The flowers plopped all over this dress are flimsy and weird-looking. I would be glad to never see it again.

58. "1989" (Europe's Version)
Taylor Swift performs at The Eras Tour in Nanterre, France.
Taylor Swift performs in France.

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Swift debuted a new collection of designer looks in Nanterre, France, the first stop on the tour's European leg.

The new style for "1989" was a sequined top and ombrΓ© skirt pairing by Roberto Cavalli, much like the skater skirts from the album's original era.

There are dozens of color combinations that Swift wore throughout the tour β€” blue and pink, orange and purple, yellow and red like her boyfriend's football team β€” but none of them were particularly chic. The silhouette aims to evoke nostalgia but ends up feeling outdated.

57. The "Red" romper
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Taylor Swift performs in Glendale, Arizona.

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Honestly, Swift's outfits never slayed during the "Red" segment, but the ombrΓ© romper is the worst offender. It's not terrible, but it doesn't do anything for her.

56. The "All Too Well" jacket
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Taylor Swift performs in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Swift donned glittery, floor-grazing outerwear to perform "All Too Well (10 Minute Version)," which helped make the "Red" segment a bit more sophisticated β€” though it didn't match the somber vibe of the song. I much preferred the sleek look that Swift wore to perform the song on "Saturday Night Live."

55. The "22" shirt
Taylor Swift wears a bowler hat and a shirt that says "I Bet You Think About Me" onstage at the Eras Tour.
Taylor Swift performs during the Eras Tour in Milan.

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There were six versions of this shirt, inspired by an outfit worn by Swift in the "22" music video: "A lot going on at the moment," "We are never getting back together like ever," "Who's Taylor Swift anyway? Ew," "This is not Taylor's Version," "I bet you think about me," and "I knew you were trouble." The shirt was always paired with a black bowler hat.

This look doesn't exactly scream high fashion, but it gets extra points for sentimentality. The hat is the antithesis of cool, but it gets extra points for the cuteness factor, since Swift would always give it to a special fan in the crowd.

53. The "Fearless" dress in gold
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Taylor Swift performs in Kansas City, Missouri.

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This is a custom Roberto Cavalli dress, embellished with Swarovski crystals, but somehow it looks like a stringy array of ramen noodles.

53. The "Fearless" dress in silver
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Taylor Swift performs in Santa Clara, California.

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Silver is slightly better than gold, but the tassels still look like octopus tentacles.

52. The cupcake-shaped "Speak Now" ballgown
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Taylor Swift performs at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

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It's too puffy!

51. The "Karma" jacket in pink
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Taylor Swift performs in Tampa, Florida.

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It's too pink!

50. "Midnights" in pink and purple
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Taylor Swift performs during the Eras Tour.

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This is a much nicer shade of pink.

49. "Midnights" in double purple
Taylor Swift performs "Lavender Haze" during the Eras Tour in Philadelphia.
Taylor Swift performs in Philadelphia.

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This is a classic combination, but it lacks contrast and intrigue.

48. "Midnights" in blue and purple
Taylor Swift wears a furry purple jacket and sequined blue shirt onstage at the Eras Tour.
Taylor Swift performs in Hamburg, Germany.

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Blue is a natural fit for the "Midnights" segment, especially because the standard album cover features a light-blue font.

47. "Midnights" with extra sparkles
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Taylor Swift performs in Glendale, Arizona.

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This version of the T-shirt dress is slightly elevated, with multicolored gems scattered across the fabric.

46. The "Lavender Haze" look
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Taylor Swift performs in Denver, Colorado.

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The fuzzy coat that Swift wore to open the "Midnights" segment was a reference to the "Lavender Haze" music video. This connection was most obvious when Swift wore the opalescent T-shirt dress underneath.

It kind of looks like Swift skinned a Muppet to make this coat, but don't worry: she confirmed in a behind-the-scenes clipΒ that she would never wear real fur.

45. The "Karma" jacket in blue
Taylor Swift singing into a microphone while standing on stage and wearing a blue dress with balloon sleeves.
Taylor Swift performs in Denver, Colorado.

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Blue-on-blue is a logical combo for the closing number, if a little predictable.

44. The "Karma" jacket with extra colors
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Taylor Swift performs in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Chaotic, yet fun.

43. The "Karma" jacket in magenta
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Taylor Swift performs during the Eras Tour.

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The contrast between Swift's bright skin, dark-blue bodysuit, and hot-pink fringe makes this the best option for the show's closing number.

42. The "Tortured Poets" gown
Taylor Swift sings into a mic and wears a white high-low gown onstage at the Eras Tour.
Taylor Swift performs "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" in London.

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I assume the gown for "The Tortured Poets Department" segment was designed to look like a "crumpled-up piece of paper lying here," evoking both the tragedy of "All Too Well" and the dark-academia aesthetic of the album itself.

It's a solid concept (and the neckline is divine), but ultimately, I can't support Swift's obsession with high-low mullet dresses. I thought we left this trend behind in 2010.

Worse still, the lyrics scrawled on the fabric ("I love you, it's ruining my life," from the single "Fortnight," and "Who's afraid of little old me? You should be") made it look like Swift was wearing a high-school theater costume, not couture Vivienne Westwood.

41. The "Tortured Poets" military jacket
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Taylor Swift performs in France.

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Swift added a military jacket atop her "Tortured Poets" gown to sing "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived," an impassioned performance that casts Swift as a soldier on the front lines of a battlefield. The look is still a little corny, but at least it fully embraced the theatrical costume vibe.

40. "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart"
Taylor Swift performs at the Eras Tour in Paris in May 2024.
Taylor Swift performs in France.

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After singing "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived," Swift and her dancers would perform a brief skit, in which Swift was forced to strip off her dress, put on heels, and smile through the pain.

The onstage outfit change yielded a bralette and matching high-waisted bottoms, subsequently topped with a duster. The different color combos included black and gold, white with silver accents, and sparkly gray with a metallic jacket.

These ensembles recall the jackets and two-piece sets from The 1989 World Tour, combined with the ringmaster motif from the "Red" era.

At that time, Swift was battling an eating disorder and often feared she might faint onstage.

While the Eras Tour outfit was relatively simple, this callback added an extra layer of poignance to Swift's performance of "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart."

39. The classic "Evermore" dress
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Taylor Swift performs in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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For the majority of the US leg, Swift only had one look for the "Evermore" segment: a mustard-yellow dress that screams cottagecore. It's cute, but nothing particularly special, and it did grow a little dull over time.

Note: There is a slightly less saturated version of this dress, but they're so similar, they don't warrant separate entries on this list.

38. The bronze "Evermore" dress
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Taylor Swift and HAIM perform in Seattle, Washington.

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Swift only wore this alternate "Evermore" dress a handful of times, but it made for a nice change of pace β€” and the deep, sparkling bronze compliments the moody, wintery vibe of songs like "'Tis the Damn Season," "Champagne Problems," and "Tolerate It."Β 

37. "Folklore" in yellow
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Taylor Swift performs in France.

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The tiered and embroidered "Folklore" outfits, custom-made by Alberta Ferretti, were always winners. The flowy style made Swift look like a friendly witch, much like her recent collaborator Florence Welch, which is a compliment.

However, the yellow one doesn't suit the era's aesthetic one bit. The mismatch was especially glaring during "My Tears Ricochet," which was intended to parallel a funeral procession.

This dress was likely designed to evoke the fusion of "Folklore" and "Evermore" into one segment, which came with Swift's newly altered setlist for the European leg. But still, as we previously established, yellow β€” especially this shade β€” should not be in Swift's color palette. It doesn't suit her.

36. "Folklore" in pink
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Taylor Swift performs in France.

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Swift unveiled a berry-pink rendition of the woodsy "Folklore" gown during her second show in France.

The shade is stunning in a vacuum, but much like my previous complaint, it's the wrong color for the sister albums segment of the show.

The songs that populate "Folklore" and "Evermore" are full of yearning, betrayal, regret, depression, and even murder. These are not the hot-girl party bops of "1989" or "Midnights," which call for brighter hues and more pizzazz.

And if you think I'm being too nitpicky, I'll kindly remind you that Swift has embraced each album's individual color theory, down to the official Eras Tour branding. I'm simply following her lead.

35. The "Speak Now" ballgown in gold
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Taylor Swift performs during the Eras Tour.

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The ballgown was a callback to the Speak Now World Tour, when Swift wore sparkly gowns while singing "Enchanted." For the Eras Tour, Swift pumped up the drama with voluminous skirts and embroidered jewels.

The gold version looks slightly cheaper than its counterparts, like an extravagant prom dress.

34. The "Speak Now" ballgown in silver
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Taylor Swift performs in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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As opposed to muted gold, silver offers a lovely contrast with the purple visuals of "Speak Now."

33. The "Speak Now" ballgown in pink
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Taylor Swift performs in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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The baby-pink version of the "Speak Now" ballgown is the best among the original set of options, with its flattering neckline and strips of sparkles that resemble falling rain.

32. The "Fearless" dress in black and gold
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Taylor Swift performs during the Eras Tour in Milan.

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This newer "Fearless" look, which Swift debuted in Milan, was a solid, mid-tier choice. It's much better than the era's stringy options, though it can't measure up to the original fringed minidress.

31. The "Fearless" dress with metallic fringe
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Taylor Swift performs in France.

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Swift debuted this version of the "Fearless" minidress in France, gleefully tossing her body around to show off the shimmery fringe. Again, it offered a mid-tier option, but definitely more fun and fresh than its Italian counterpart.

30. The "Lover" bodysuit with purple tassels
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Taylor Swift performs in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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The deep purple hue made for an exciting change when Swift debuted this look in East Rutherford, New Jersey β€” but the tassels threw off the whole effect. They make the bodysuit look sillier and cheaper than it is.

29. "1989" in orange
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Taylor Swift performs in Houston, Texas.

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Orange is the weakest link of the original Roberto Cavalli sets (and it signaled that she'd wear the yellow surprise-song dress. Yuck).

Maybe it was intended as a subtle Easter egg for "Karma," the rumored album that Swift scrapped between "1989" and "Reputation." (In the music video for "The Man," the word is graffitied on the wall in orange paint.)

28. "1989" in green
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Taylor Swift performs in Glendale, Arizona.

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The green is prettier than orange, but not as pretty as pink.

27. "1989" in pink
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Taylor Swift performs at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Although hot pink isn't quite right for the overall vibe of "1989," it did pair well with the feminine charm of "Blank Space" and the fiery passion of "Bad Blood."

26. "1989" in blue
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Taylor Swift performs in Buenos Aires.

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After 26 concerts, we finally got to see Swift perform songs from "1989" wearing the album's distinctive color. This glittering blue set recalls the New York City skyline that inspired Swift's iconic pop songs.

25. The "Midnights" bodysuit with millennial charm
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Taylor Swift performs in France.

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This version of the "Midnights" bodysuit was designed by Zuhair Murad and unveiled in France. It subtly evokes millennial fashion trends with a halter neckline, waist slits, and a chevron-esque pattern.

24. The "Midnights" bodysuit with cutouts
Taylor Swift performs at The Eras Tour in Los Angeles, California, on August 9, 2023.
Taylor Swift performs at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California.

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This version of the "Midnights" bodysuit, which Swift debuted in Los Angeles, was likely designed to resemble an outfit that Swift wore during the 1989 World Tour. It was declared one of her most daring looks yet.

23. The new "Reputation" outfit
Taylor Swift wears a black one-legged catsuit with gold snakes while performing at the Eras Tour in Miami.
Taylor Swift performs in Miami.

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For over a year, Swifties had been jonesing for an updated "Reputation" costume β€” largely because they believed a new look would come paired with an announcement for "Reputation (Taylor's Version)," in the same way Swift debuted blue outfits on the same night that she announced "1989 (Taylor's Version)."

Alas, when Swift finally emerged wearing a new asymmetric catsuit in Miami, no such announcement came β€” and that's not the only reason this version is a letdown.

Swapping the red snakes for gold cobras does make thematic sense given the album's many references to the color (gold bodies, gold cages, gold tattoos), but these ones are extra chunky and extra sparkly, like tinsel you find at the party store, rather than lithe and fierce like Swift's original serpents. It made for a fun change of pace, but a downgrade nonetheless.Β 

22. The "Lover" bodysuit in blue and yellow
Taylor Swift wears a blue and yellow bodysuit during the "Lover" segment of the Eras Tour.
Taylor Swift performs in London.

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The glitzy "Lover" bodysuits, custom-made by Versace, were an aesthetic highlight of Swift's Eras Tour wardrobe.

However, compared to its peers, there's something slightly underwhelming about the blue-and-yellow color combination. The tones are too muted to complement the show's opening visuals.

21. The "Lover" bodysuit in orange and pink
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Taylor Swift performs in France.

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In theory, this is a strong color combo; it reminds me of a sunset. In reality, the bodysuit is just slightly too orange.

20. "The Man" blazer in tangerine
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The blue blazer is paired with the orange-pink bodysuit.

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Swift slipped a bedazzled blazer over her "Lover" bodysuit to perform "The Man" and "You Need to Calm Down." This iteration is a pretty pale orange, though it didn't feel quite as commanding as the other options.

19. "The Man" blazer in silver
Taylor Swift wears a bedazzled silver blazer onstage at the Eras Tour.
Taylor Swift performs during the Eras Tour in Lisbon.

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The glittering silver blazer was the first costume change ever seen during the Eras Tour. With the matching red-bottomed Christian Louboutin boots, it remained an effective mix of elements.

18. "The Man" blazer in blue
Taylor Swift wearing a sparkly blue blazer and sitting on a desk onstage at the Eras Tour.
The blue blazer is paired with the purple, tasseled bodysuit.

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We all love the silver blazer, but the blue blazer is extremely hot.

17. "The Man" blazer in black
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Taylor Swift performs in Santa Clara, California.

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The black blazer is even hotter than blue.

16. The "Speak Now" ballgown in blue
Taylor Swift performs during the Eras Tour in Toronto.
Swift performs in Toronto.

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Although blue isn't the traditional "Speak Now" color, nearly everything about this dress is dazzling, from the floral details to the elegant train.

Plus, the color recalls a sky-blue ballgown that Swift wore during the original "Speak Now" tour in 2011, giving this look an extra layer of nostalgic charm.

15. "Folklore" in blue
Taylor Swift performs at the Eras Tour in Los Angeles, California, on August 9, 2023.
Taylor Swift performs in Los Angeles.

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The sheer, baby-blue cape sleeves are lovely, but this color isn't quite the right fit for "Folklore," which is not a blue-sounding album in the slightest. ("1989" and "Midnights" already have that vibe locked down.)

14. "Folklore" in purple
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Taylor Swift performs in Glendale, Arizona.

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"Folklore" isn't a purple-sounding album either, but this dress does look like something a young widow might wear in a Jane Austen film adaptation, so it works.

13. "Folklore" in cream
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Taylor Swift performs in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Cream is a fitting color for "Folklore," an album that evokes earthy and neutral tones.

12. "Folklore" with lace
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Taylor Swift performs in Denver.

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This is only slightly different from "Folklore" in cream, but the lace adds a new edge β€” romantic and old-timey, well-suited for the "pioneer woman in a forbidden love affair" that Swift imagined while she was writing these songs.

11. The "Speak Now" ballgown with embellishments
Taylor Swift wears a ballgown while singing "Enchanted" at the Eras Tour.
Taylor Swift performs during the Eras Tour in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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The "Speak Now" gown that Swift debuted in France is the best of the bunch.

The skirt has just enough volume to look elegant instead of puffy β€” while the delicate, glittering details evoke a similar dress that Swift wore to perform "Enchanted" in 2011, designed by Reem Acra.

10. The "Fearless" dress in silver and blue
Taylor Swift performs "Fearless" during the Eras Tour in Miami.
Taylor Swift performs in Miami.

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Like the original "Fearless" minidress, Swift's final iteration was custom-made by Roberto Cavalli's creative director Fausto Puglisi.

The blue crystals, set against a shimmering silver backdrop, appear arranged to resemble a butterfly β€” most likely as a callback to the girlish, doodle-filled cover of Swift's self-titled debut album.

"Taylor Swift" didn't get its own segment on the Eras Tour, so it felt right to pay homage while Swift performed her other high school-era album.

9. The original "Midnights" bodysuit
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Taylor Swift performs in Nashville.

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The navy bodysuit is an Eras Tour classic, dark and twinkling like midnight rain.

8. The celestial "Midnights" bodysuit
Taylor Swift wears a dark blue bodysuit with star details onstage at the Eras Tour.
Taylor Swift performs during the Eras Tour in London.

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Swift debuted her newest Zuhair Murad bodysuit at Wembley Stadium in London, the final stop on the European leg of the Eras Tour. With its star-spangled bodice and crescent-moon detail, it's the most on-the-nose "Midnights" look to ever exist.

7. "Folklore" in green
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Taylor Swift performs in Chicago.

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Out of all the flowy "Folklore" gowns, green is the prettiest and best suited for the album's aura. It made Swift look like a woodland fairy.

6. The original "Fearless" dress
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Taylor Swift performs in Glendale, Arizona.

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Swift's flapper-inspired dress was ideal for performing classics like "You Belong With Me" and "Love Story." The fringe is fun and youthful, just like the original "Fearless" era, but paired with knee-high Chrisian Louboutin boots, it's still chic and modern.

In fact, according to Vogue, the dress was designed to resemble a similar Roberto Cavalli dress that Swift wore during her original "Fearless" tour.

"We chose a beautiful champagne color, which is very Taylor," Puglisi told the magazine.

5. The original "Reputation" outfit
Taylor Swift performs the "Reputation" segment of the Eras Tour in Cardiff, Wales.
Taylor Swift performs in Wales.

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For 130 consecutive shows, Swift wore the same one-legged catsuit to perform "Reputation." Some slandered this consistency as boring, but in my professional opinion, a classic proverb is more appropriate here: If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

This red reptilian number, also by Roberto Cavalli, is bold and sexy with a hint of danger, just like the album itself. Puglisi described it as "more of a badass, rock and roll look."

4. The scalloped "Midnights" bodysuit
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Taylor Swift performs in Las Vegas.

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Stars and moons are great, but there is something especially ethereal about this version of the "Midnights" bodysuit, custom-made by Oscar de la Renta.

The blue has a slightly warmer, richer tone β€” a better match for Swift's ocean eyes and pinkish undertones than navy β€” and the scalloped detailing on the bodice is exquisite up close. Paired with Swift's now-signature garter, this look is a total knockout.

3. "The Man" blazer in hot pink
Taylor Swift wears a sequined pink blazer onstage at the Eras Tour.
Taylor Swift performs in Dublin.

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Swift looked like a Barbie come to life in this version of the blazer, which she debuted onstage in Argentina. It also gave her performance of "The Man" a flirty, feminine edge.

2. The "Lover" bodysuit in pink and red
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Taylor Swift performs in Buenos Aires.

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Swift also debuted this pink version of her opening look in Argentina. The gorgeous combination of shades, from baby pink to strawberry and fuchsia, compliments the tone of songs like "Cruel Summer" and "Lover."

1. The original "Lover" bodysuit
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Taylor Swift performs on the opening night of the Eras Tour.

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This was the first outfit Swift wore when she arrived on The Eras Tour stage back in March, and to the end, it remained the best.

The blue, purple, and pink gems create the perfect color combo, especially suited for the warmth and whimsy of the "Lover" era.

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Editor's note: This list was first published in August 2022 and has been updated to reflect recent developments.

Chinese fast-fashion companies are coming under renewed scrutiny for toxic chemicals, a problem that has plagued the fashion industry globally.

On Friday, Korean officials said they tested 26 pieces of children's winter wear from Temu, AliExpress, and Shein and found that seven contained toxic substances like phthalate plasticizers, lead, and cadmium.Β 

A children's jacket from Temu contained 622 times the legal limit for phthalate plasticizers, a chemical compound that makes plastics more flexible. Spokespeople for AliExpress and Temu said the products were removed, while a Shein spokesperson said the tested products were in compliance with regulations.Β 

This isΒ not the first time South Korea has found toxic chemicals in items from Chinese fast-fashion brands. In August, the Seoul Metropolitan Government found phthalates in some pairs of shoes, with one particular pair containing 229 times the legal limit. The same investigation revealed that sandal insoles sold by Temu contained 11 times more lead than legally permissible.

And in an earlier investigation in May, Seoul officials said that they tested a pair of Shein shoes, and found that it contained 428 times the permitted levels of phthalates, according to theΒ AFP.

Experts said that many large clothing brands like Lululemon, Old Navy, and REI have been found to contain toxic chemicals in their clothes. While these chemicals are used at relatively low levels, exposure to toxic substances over time can elevate a person's risks of serious health conditions, such as asthma and kidney damage.

"It's not just people are exposed to one on a regular day," Alexandra McNair Quinn, a chemical sustainability consultant and founder of Fashion FWD, a nonprofit educating consumers about toxic chemicals in clothes, told BI in 2022. "It's the accumulation of all of these exposures in a regular day can be very harmful."

Why chemicals are so pervasive in fashion

The use of chemicals like PFAS and lead is "fairly common" within the fashion industry, Marty Mulvihill, a general partner with Safer Made, a venture capital fund that invests in firms reducing exposure to harmful chemicals.

Yoga pants and gym leggings sold by Lululemon and Old Navy contained PFAS, according to testing done by consumer health activist blogΒ Mamavation. Outdoor apparel brands Columbia, REI, and L.L. Bean received either a D or F grading for PFAS by Fashion FWD, a non-profit educating consumers about toxic chemicals in clothes.

(In 2022, REI and L. L. Bean reiterated their commitment to product safety in statements to BI. Columbia, Lululemon, Old Navy, and Shein did not respond to BI's requests for comment at the time.)

A 2012 sample of clothes from popular retailers detected phthalates in 31 garments, and lead had been found in baby bibs sold in Walmart and Babies R Us, BI previously reported.

Quinn said manufacturers can add these chemicals to make them waterproof or stain-resistant, and soften ink on screen prints. Lead is sometimes found in low-cost pigments and inks, as well as zippers, and chromium can make leather more pliable.

Exposure to toxic chemicals builds up over timeΒ 

People in a textile factory in Bangladesh work on making clothing
Workers in clothing factories can suffer from skin and respiratory illnesses after exposure to toxic chemicals.

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Exposure to substances like lead and phthalates may directly harm people manufacturing clothes more than consumers, said Scott Echols in 2022. Echols is a senior director at the ZDHC Foundation, which works with companies to limit their chemical footprint.

The sustainable fashion analytics firm Common Objective estimated in 2018 that 27 million people working in fashion supply chains worldwide might suffer from work-related illnesses or diseases, including skin and respiratory conditions.

Plus, the exposure to toxic chemicals builds up over time, Quinn said. Not only are these chemicals in clothing, they exist in our food, water, makeup, and personal care products.Β 

"PFAS don't just go away, they're around for very, very long time and they're very harmful to the environment and to human health," Quinn said. "The government needs to develop a preventative approach where products don't go on the market until they're proven safe."

How to spot chemicals in clothes, including lead, flame retardants, and 'forever chemicals'

Quinn told BI that toxic chemicals used to make clothes include:Β 

  • Chromium, used in leather products that can weaken the immune system and lead to liver and kidney damage.
  • Phthalates, which are used to soften the ink on screen prints. BI's Andrea Michelson reported phthalates has been linked to early deaths in American adults, especially due to heart disease, and can disrupt the body's hormones.Β 
  • Brominated flame retardants, which are sometimes found in children's pajamas to protect them from house fires. These chemicals, which are banned in Europe, can change thyroid functions and shift the way the body processes fats and carbs. Researchers are studying whether a link exists between flame retardant exposure and ADHD, BI previously reported.
  • PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," are a group of lab-grown chemicals that don't break down in the environment and are linked to a host of health conditions like liver damage, asthma, and chronic kidney disease. The substance is water resistant and can be found in waterproof or stain-resistant gear, Quinn said.
  • Lead, a low-cost pigment or sometimes used as a cheap metal for zippers. Significant childhood lead exposure can lead to long-term developmental problems.

How to avoid chemicals in clothes

Washing new clothing is an important step in reducing residual substances, including potential toxins. Use hot water if the clothes' instructions allow it.

To avoid purchasing clothing with PFAS, check your label for materials like Gore-Tex or Teflon, which could signal that the chemicals were used in the fabric. But the bigger concern is how those clothes affect the world around us.

"The biggest issue associated with consumer products isn't necessarily the direct exposure that we get from the products, but what gets released into the environment when those products are produced," Jamie DeWitt, the director of the Environmental Health Sciences Center at Oregon State University, told BI in 2019.

In 2023, Laura Hardman, then the director of the Ocean Wise Plastic Initiative at the Ocean Wise Plastic Lab in Vancouver, Canada, told BI that she buys clothing made from natural fibers and dyes for her and her child.Β 

"A lot of people make sure their babies' clothes are organic, cotton, and made with child-friendly dyes, but they're not aware of their own clothing. Your baby is probably sucking on your clothes more than she's sucking on hers," said Hardman, who now works with Dubai-based consultancy Sustainability Excellence.Β 

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