Swift does several outfit changes during a single Eras Tour concert. She has unveiled multiple new looks onstage in France, her first stop in Europe.
The European leg of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is underway, and the pop star came armed with a new slate of songs and designer outfits.
The Eras Tour is arranged as a retrospective of Swift’s career, spanning nearly two decades and 11 studio albums. Swift does several outfit changes during a single concert, and each segment has a unique aesthetic to match the album in question.
We ranked every outfit Swift has worn onstage from worst to best.59. The surprise song dress in yellow
Each night during the Eras Tour, Taylor Swift performs an acoustic set with two surprise songs.
The dress for this segment is designed for a quick change; Swift slips it over the « 1989 » outfit while still on stage. It makes sense for the dress to be plain. 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.58. The surprise song dress in green
The green dress isn’t ugly, but it’s not especially stunning either.57. The surprise song dress in pink
The pink dress still isn’t anything to write home about, but generally speaking, Swift looks good in pink.56. The surprise song dress in the other shade of pink
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 21.55. The surprise song dress in blue
Swift wore blue versions of several classic tour looks for the night she announced « 1989 (Taylor’s Version). »
This is the best surprise song dress, purely because it reminds me of Sharpay Evans singing « Bop to the Top. »54. « 1989 » outfit in pink and blue
Swift debuted a broad collection of new designer looks in Nanterre, France, the first stop on the tour’s European leg.
The latest « 1989 » outfit by Roberto Cavalli is a two-piece set with a pink top and blue ombré skirt. Unfortunately, this pairing feels juvenile, perhaps because it reminds me of a gender reveal party.53. « 1989 » in purple and orange
During her second concert in France, Swift debuted another variation of this look in orange and purple (with mismatched gold and silver shoes). It’s not much better than the first version.
True, Swift doesn’t resemble a cartoon chipmunk in this color combination, but she does somewhat resemble Dora the Explorer, or a Tide Pod.52. The « Folklore » dress in yellow
The tiered and embroidered « Folklore » outfits, custom-made by Alberta Ferretti, are almost always winners. The flowy style makes Swift look like a friendly witch, much like her recent collaborator Florence Welch, which is a compliment.
However, this one doesn’t suit the era’s aesthetic one bit. The mismatch is especially glaring during « My Tears Ricochet, » which is intended to resemble 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 is not Swift’s color. It doesn’t work.51. The « Folklore » dress in pink
Swift unveiled a hot-pink rendition of the woodsy « Folklore » gown during her second show in France.
Much like my previous complaint, this is 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.50. The « Speak Now » ballgown that’s growing mushrooms
The flowers plopped all over this dress are flimsy and unpleasant-looking. I would be glad to never see it again.49. The « Red » romper
Honestly, Swift’s outfits never slay during the « Red » segment, but the ombre romper is the worst offender. It’s not terrible, but it doesn’t do anything for her.48. The « All Too Well » jacket
Swift dons glittery, floor-grazing outerwear to perform « All Too Well (10 Minute Version), » which helps make the « Red » segment a bit more sophisticated — though it doesn’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. »47. The « 22 » shirt
There are five 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, » and, most recently, « I bet you think about me. » The shirt is always paired with a black bowler hat.
The look doesn’t exactly scream high fashion, but it gets extra points for the nostalgia factor. The hat is ugly, but it gets even more extra points for the cuteness factor, since Swift always gives it to a special fan in the crowd.46. The « Fearless » dress in gold
This is a Roberto Cavalli custom dress, embellished with Swarovski crystals, but somehow it looks like a stringy array of ramen noodles.45. The « Fearless » dress in silver
Silver is slightly better than gold, but the tassels still look like octopus tentacles.44. The cupcake-shaped « Speak Now » ballgown
It’s too puffy!43. The « Karma » jacket in pink
It’s too pink!42.
