Over the past 17 years, Taylor Swift\u2019s style evolution has directly correlated with her ever-evolving sound. From country sweetheart to pop sensation, rebellious rockstar to cottagecore queen<\/a>, the 11-time Grammy winner has had more fashion \u2014 and music \u2014 eras than any other musician in her generation. <\/p>\n Throughout her career, Swift has been a chameleon of sorts. Each of her albums is defined by its own unique sound and aesthetic. The re-emergence of a new album and, subsequently, a new Swift, is reflected in every element of her exterior persona from her music videos<\/a> to her red carpet fashion choices<\/a>. Whether it be the heat-styled curls and cat eye makeup of her Speak Now<\/em> era, the blunt bangs and pinstripes of her Red<\/em> era, or the vampy lips and bold bodysuits of her Reputation<\/em> era<\/a>, she is a style shapeshifter.<\/p>\n In 2006, 16-year-old Swift made her country music debut with the hit single \u201cTim McGraw” and her sequential self-titled album Taylor Swift<\/em>. Known then for her signature blond curls, cowboy boots, and sweet disposition, the singer-songwriter soon became a household name. However, as time progressed, she began drifting away from her country roots and experimenting with an array of different genres, each with its own corresponding look. Since then, Swift has released nine more studio albums (ranging from country to pop to folk), broken countless records<\/a>, and continues to go down in history as one of the most decorated and transformative musicians of all time. <\/p>\n As you\u2019re in the midst of your Eras Tour concert movie<\/a> rewatch and 1989 (Taylor\u2019s Version)<\/a><\/em> listening sessions, take a look at Taylor Swift\u2019s style evolution from 2006 to now.<\/p>\n This is the vibe that started it all. Swift\u2019s early red carpet looks often consisted of flowy sundresses, beat-up cowboy boots, and of course, her then-signature honey-blonde curls. Arriving at the Academy of Country Music Awards a month before the release of her debut single, \u201cTim McGraw,\u201d the 16-year-old country musician had no idea her life was about to change forever. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Taken only a few months after her first appearance at the Academy of Country Music Awards in 2006, Swift\u2019s red carpet look at the \u201806 CMA Awards was a complete 180. Dressed in a floor-length black satin gown and matching gloves, the singer\u2019s Old Hollywood ensemble was a departure from her typically sweet, feminine style. However, her signature cat eyeliner and bouncy curls remained.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Nominated for Best New Artist, Swift first attended the Grammys in \u201808. For the event, Swift\u2019s lilac gown foreshadowed her soon-to-come \u201cLove Story\u201d era. Featuring a gown with a silk corset bodice and cascading textured skirt, diamond drop earrings, and shoulder-length ringlets, this regency-reminiscent look was the epitome of opulence. In the months surrounding the release of her second studio album Fearless<\/em>, Taylor\u2019s style\u2014on and off the red carpet\u2014was almost always fit for a princess.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n In 2009, the quintessential Swift outfit consisted of three things: a statement headband, a boho sundress, and a pair of cowboy boots. Comprised of a lacy white v-neck dress, shimmery silver headband, and cascading spiral locks, this look from the ACM Artist of the Decade event perfectly encapsulated the young musician\u2019s shifting style.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n As Swift\u2019s sound transitioned from classic country to country pop, so too did her style. During her performance of \u201cYou Belong With Me\u201d at the 2010 NFL Opening Kickoff, the 20-year-old rocked a glittery silver fringe dress, black knee-high boots, and her signature red lip. Perhaps the most illustrative of her shift to a new persona was her choice of guitar. Silver and sparkly, Swift\u2019s guitar was emblematic of her evolution from country girl to pop princess.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Swift\u2019s Red<\/em> era<\/a> was accompanied by an entirely new aesthetic. Characterized by long straight hair, blunt bangs<\/a>, and a bold red lip, her new aesthetic was directly tied to her fourth studio album release. In terms of fashion, Swift\u2019s country sweetheart style became more mature, as reflected by her outfit at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards. Featuring a red-and-white striped three-quarter tee, black high-waisted shorts, and red oxford flats, Swift\u2019s ensemble was the blueprint for many looks to follow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n 1989<\/em><\/a> was a cultural reset for Swift and the style she channeled at the time proved it. The 24-year-old\u2019s taste transformed yet again, as did her music. Swift\u2019s fifth studio album was the epitome of pop. Embodied by hits like \u201cBlank Space\u201d and \u201cWelcome to New York,\u201d her sound had more of an edgy, city girl feel, and her outfit at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards reflected that. Donning a bold blue playsuit, burgundy Elie Saab heels, and a shoulder-length textured bob, Swift was entering her era of avant-garde looks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n T-Swift\u2019s two-toned Atelier Versace ensemble and ultra-straight bob at the 58th Grammy Awards were far different from the fairytale periwinkle gown and soft ringlets she wore to her first Grammy Awards in 2008. With seven Grammy nominations, Taylor was expected to serve on the red carpet and she did not disappoint. The coral bandeau and hot pink satin slit skirt were a bold choice for the \u201cShake It Off\u201d singer, but this was still one of her most memorable looks (and award-winning moments) to date.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Everything changed for Swift at the 2016 Met Gala<\/a>. From her hair to her makeup to her style, she looked like a completely different person at the \u201cManus X Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology\u201d themed event. Her metallic snakeskin Louis Vuitton mini dress and knee-high gladiator sandals foreshadowed the Reputation<\/em><\/a> period that was to come.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n In the months following Reputation<\/em>\u2019s release, Swift\u2019s New York City street style looks were characterized by neutral-toned oversized blouses and tiny cutoff shorts. Her red lipstick, wheat-colored waves, and blunt bangs were reminiscent of her preppy Red<\/em> era, but the ultra-distressed denim and embellished leather boots added an edge reflective of her spunky sixth studio album. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Whimsical and dreamlike, Swift\u2019s ruffled pastel mini dress and subtle, romantic makeup at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards embodied big-time Lover<\/a><\/em> vibes. The 29-year-old wore this eccentric lilac outfit to the Billboard Awards in 2019, mere months before the release of her seventh studio album. Starkly departing from her edgy, rebellious Reputation<\/em> era, Swift\u2019s style and sound were about to become much more bubbly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Just like the affirming LGBTQ+ message behind her hit single \u201cYou Need to Calm Down<\/a>,\u201d Swift\u2019s outfit at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards was bold and unapologetic. Wearing a vibrant, beaded Versace blazer dress, thigh-high black boots, and an iconic red lip, the star was up for 12 different VMA award category nominations. Winning \u201cVideo Of The Year\u201d a decade after the infamous run-in with Kanye West in 2009 was an unforgettable moment in Swift\u2019s time-honored career.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Folklore<\/em>, Swift\u2019s eighth studio album, was a major dose of the cottagecore aesthetic<\/a>. Therefore, it was only fitting for the \u201cCardigan\u201d singer to wear a garden-inspired outfit, covered in floral embellishments, to the Grammy Awards in 2021. As the album name suggests, folklore<\/em> ushered in a new era of Taylor \u2014 one characterized by indie folk, delicate silhouettes, and soft hair and makeup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Swift\u2019s 2021 All Too Well: Short Film<\/a><\/em> premiere<\/a> was all about reclaiming power. Starring Stranger Things<\/em> actor Sadie Sink<\/a> and The Maze Runner<\/em>\u2019s Dylan O\u2019Brien, Swift\u2019s cozy, yet gut-wrenching short film truly felt like \u201cautumn leaves falling down like pieces into place,\u201d and her jewel-toned velvet pantsuit embodied that vibe. This outfit ushered in the current era of Taylor\u2019s style \u2014 moody, yet sophisticated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n2006: Taylor Swift In a Sundress & Cowboy Boots<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/picture><\/noscript><\/div>2006: Taylor Swift In A Black Mermaid Dress<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/picture><\/noscript><\/div>2008: Taylor Swift\u2019s \u201cLove Story\u201d Princess Era<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/picture><\/noscript><\/div>2009: Taylor Swift Wearing A Headband <\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/picture><\/noscript><\/div>2010: Taylor Swift In A Shimmery Mini Dress<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/picture><\/noscript><\/div>2012: Taylor Swift\u2019s Preppy Side<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/picture><\/noscript><\/div>2014: Taylor Swift\u2019s Short Shorts Bodysuit<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/picture><\/noscript><\/div>2016: Taylor Swift Wins Big In A Two-Toned Two-Piece<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/picture><\/noscript><\/div>2016: Taylor Swift\u2019s Edgy Alter Ego<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/picture><\/noscript><\/div>2018: Taylor Swift, Casual In Denim Cutoffs<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/picture><\/noscript><\/div>2019: Taylor Swift, Romantic In Ruffles<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/picture><\/noscript><\/div>2019: Taylor Swift, Vibrant In Versace<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/picture><\/noscript><\/div>2021: Taylor Swift\u2019s Floral Folklore<\/em> Moment<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/picture><\/noscript><\/div>2021: Taylor Swift\u2019s All Too Well<\/em> Power Suit<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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