It's been a year since Taylor Swift dropped her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. And with the recent release of the album's deluxe version, The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore, Swift is back in fans' minds. As Halloween approaches, dressing up as the pop queen is a no-brainer for long-time and new Swifties alike.
With so many iconic eras to choose from, we've compiled over a dozen Taylor Swift Halloween costume ideas, spanning from her debut country roots to her 1989 pop princess era, to her Folklore and Evermore indie detour, and all the way up to her newest drop. There’s a Halloween costume (or two) for them all.
The Life of a Showgirl Taylor Swift costume
Dress up like Taylor's 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl, with a shiny two-piece, strappy stilettos, feathers, and a headpiece to top it off. It's all about glitz and glam. If silver isn't your color of choice, try donning orange and blue to match the album cover art.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce couples costume
Couple up and cosplay as Taylor and her husband, Travis Kelce, who have made headlines since their first IRL sighting together. Copy Taylor's biker-inspired Coachella outfit, including her viral pleated skirt.
Complete the pairing by decking your partner out in Travis's much more casual look: Converse sneakers, striped pants, and an iconic Happy Gilmore hat, a nod to his debut in Happy Gilmore 2.
The Tortured Poets Department costume
While breaking records for most 'Album of the Year' wins at the Grammys in 2024, Taylor wore a black-and-white ensemble as she announced the release of her 11th album, The Tortured Poets Department, which came out later that spring. The double album featured tracks such as "Fortnight," "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart," and "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?"
Debut Taylor Swift costume
Taylor's self-titled debut album is one of the two remaining records in her discography that she hasn't re-recorded. Once she does, cowboy-themed looks will no doubt make a comeback. Step into these embroidered boots that nod to the singer's early cover art, and pair them with this frilly dress, a signature outfit combo from her "Teardrops on My Guitar" days.
"Mirrorball" Taylor Swift costume
Swifties think this American Music Awards (AMA) 2018 red carpet dress is "Mirrorball" coded. To achieve the futuristic vibe, style a silver metallic dress with equally shiny accessories.
Midnights Taylor Swift costume
Close out Halloween festivities with the look Taylor wore during the Eras Tour finale. Try midnight blue hues and tons of beaded details to pull the bejeweled look together. If you're celebrating Halloween in a cold climate, add a pink tinsel coat to top it off.
"You Belong With Me" Taylor Swift costume
If you want to create your own costume this Halloween, go with one of the songstress's canon looks. Write "Junior Jewels" in fabric markers as a callback to the music video's camp tee, and tote a notebook with "You ok?" around it for extra measure.
Evermore Taylor Swift costume
Consider this your Evermore starter pack: braids, flannels, and peacoats galore. As the "sister album" to Folklore, it curates a distinct, woodsy vibe. Tap into the album's storybook aesthetic with a witchy cape similar to the one in the “Willow” music video for more inspiration.
Lover Taylor Swift costume
Fall into the Lover dreamscape: the era of married pastel pink and blue hues. Though Taylor never got to tour the 2019 album, a myriad of bold music video looks make up for it, like in "You Need to Calm Down," where she sports a faux fur fuchsia coat.
Folklore costume
Evoke Folklore with beige and brown hues, stripes and plaid patterns, smock-style dresses, and of course, cardigans. This costume idea is especially fitting for Halloween because of its autumn-inspired cottage-core theme. While the original Folklore cardigan is no longer available on her merch site, this Amazon version comes pretty close.
Red (Taylor's Version) costume
The Red re-recordings quickly turn nostalgic, fueled by a never-before-heard 10-minute version of "All Too Well." Capture Red's spirit with a trench coat and tweed hat that echo the album's cover art. Of course, the look wouldn't be complete without a certain red accessory...
1989 costume
It's the era of hits like "Style" and "Shake It Off," when Taylor hit her full-fledged pop stride with several guest performers in tow. During her 1989 tour, she wore a series of multi-colored sequin jackets over a sparkly black bustier, plus metallic skater skirts indicative of the time.
Taylor Swift Kansas City costume
When Taylor walked in for the Kansas City Chiefs' first game of the season in this denim set, there was no doubt the moment would live on in pop culture for years to come. While the outfit is technically vintage Versace, you can easily recreate it at home for less.
"22" Taylor Swift costume
We don't know about you, but the "22" music video outfit is one of Taylor's most iconic looks, and it takes just a handful of items to emulate. Snag this shirt from Amazon, or get a plain white tee and add stick-on letters to DIY it yourself. Finish the look off with a black fedora and heart-shaped glasses for an instantly recognizable outfit.
"Lavender Haze" Taylor Swift costume
Midnights marks Taylor's tenth studio album and brings together ethereal dark blues and purples. While the original purple shaggy coat is sold out, you can shop a similar version on Amazon. Make the whole look shimmer by pairing it with a pink-and-purple sequined dress underneath.
Fearless Taylor Swift Halloween costume
We don't know how it gets better than this. Nothing screams classic Taylor more than her Fearless era. Curl your hair into her signature spirals, paint a lucky "13" on your hand, then grab this Amazon dress that matches the energy to a T. Don't forget the cowboy boots!
Speak Now Taylor Swift Halloween costume
There's no better time to honor the Eras Tour's most iconic look. Nearly identical to the wedding-crashing ensemble, this royal purple halter dress is uncanny. A red lip, ponytail, and guitar will tie the look together.
Reputation Taylor Swift costume
Slither into the Reputation era with a costume that channels one of Taylor's edgiest ensembles. All-black clothing and snake motifs are staples for the sixth album. Replicate the aesthetic with minimal effort by tossing on an oversized black hoodie and reptilian accessories.
Jacqueline (she/her) was a commerce editor for Good Housekeeping from 2021 to 2024. Prior to joining GH, she was a style and beauty reviews fellow at Insider, testing viral trends, reviewing sustainable brands and more. She's a graduate of the University of Florida's School of Journalism, with a specialty in magazines and mass communication.
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