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The 35 Best Taylor Swift Outfits from the Red Era — Like, Ever

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Dissecting the many stages of Taylor Swift ’s music — and corresponding style — has become an international pastime, especially during the run of her Eras tour. And a perpetual fan favorite? Her Red era. To refresh your memory: The Red album was released on October 22, 2012, and the corresponding Red tour ran from March 2013 to June 2014. Of course, we were treated to a part two when her re-recorded Red (Taylor’s Version) came out on November 12, 2021.

Not only was Red a groundbreaking moment in Swift’s musical transition from country star to pop star, it was also a pivotal time in her style evolution. Swift was 22 when the album came out (and famously wrote a song about the formative age), and she started to leave behind some of the styles of the teenage years when she first became famous. She traded flowing curls for blunt bangs and princessy gowns for high-waisted short-shorts and edgier hats, and naturally, wore so much bright red — clothing and lipstick both. 

One of her most enduring songs of the era, “All Too Well” clearly detailed a relationship that took place in the fall, and so lots of cozy sweaters, plaid patterns, and of course, scarves, also featured prominently in her everyday wardrobe during these years. 

Now, as fans are recreating Red looks for the Eras tour, they’re wearing black and white blouses (an homage to the Red cover art), recreations of the notorious “Not a Lot Going on at the Moment” T-shirt from her “22” video, and crimson shorts with sparkly tops. We found all those looks and more when we took a look back at 35 of the best outfits Swift wore during that original Red Era, from casual nights out with friends to major red carpets to her official tour wardrobe.

A Plaid Scarf

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A scarf was the defining accessory of Red , and Taylor wore them a lot in this phase. When she stepped out in N.Y.C. on this day, she wrapped a plaid one over a warm brown coat and knit tights.

A Cozy Coffee

We all know the infamous maple lattes that were integral to the era, so it’s not a surprise to see a Starbucks cup here, along with a cozy beanie and a velvety jacket.

Horizontal Stripes

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Stripes and skinny jeans were style staples at this point in Taylor’s life (and fashion generally) — as was hanging out with pal Selena Gomez.

Sparkly Top and Shorts

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The super-sparkly top and high-waisted shorts combination was an oft-repeated performance outfit during this time period. Hat optional but highly encouraged.

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See? Keep that sparkly top, swap the black shorts for red, and bam! Another perfect Red stage look. 

Glittery Oxfords

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Yet another variation of the sparkly shirt and shorts combo for an offstage moment — and note the lace-up oxfords, a signature Taylor shoe of the era, in a special glittering version.

A Basic Black Tee

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More skinnies, more red lipstick — hey, if it ain’t broke! Skinny jeans might not be in their era at the moment, but you have to admit this outfit is a classic.

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Another outfit formula for this phase? Red lip, matching dress, and nude heels. This lace version was particularly sweet.

A Dotty Sweater

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Again, we see that classic red, white, and black color combination Taylor favored in those days. As a switch-up for stripes, she incorporated polka dots into this look.

Golden Glam

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When Taylor hit red carpets or other formal events in this era, she leaned towards ultra feminine, neutral dresses and gowns — this white coat and shimmery dress are a great example.

A Pleated Skirt

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The typical red shirt gets a schoolgirl touch with a gray pleated skirt.

Yellow Florals

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This yellow dress and sweater outfit stepped outside the usual red color palette, but stuck with Taylor’s favorite feminine silhouette of fitted waists and full skirts.

An Oversized White Shirt

Spotted: several over those Red staples, including a white blouse, a dark red bowler hat, and lace-up shoes.

A Sweet Lace Dress

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Another neutral red carpet look, this time with a full-skirted lace dress—and a rare nude lip to match.

A Flowy Gown

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This cream-colored gown she wore to the Aria awards was a much softer, flowing silhouette than some of her other red carpet dresses — and it’s also one of the prettiest.

A Cozy Coat — and Famous Date

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This relationship would (allegedly) fuel much of her next album 1989 , but the autumnal outfit Taylor wore in Central Park with Harry Styles was pure Red Era.

A Striped Dress

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This dress could truly never go out of style — black pumps and a striped dress in a classic cut. 

Circus Ringleader

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In performances and on tour promoting the album, Taylor often sported this circus ringleader ensemble.

A Deco Gown

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Another neutral gown on the red carpet, this one with Deco-inspired diamond patterns (and a rare nude lip!).

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Taylor looked sleek and chic in this all-black ensemble, but naturally, added a pop of color with her signature lip. 

A Beaded Red Gown

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For the 2012 CMAs, Taylor opted for a neutral gown with red beading that stayed true to her color palette, but upped the elegance factor.

Fedora-Topped

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Another hat, another white blouse, another pair of sparkly shoes… and you see what she did with the microphone there? Clever gal.

A Gold Mini

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Taylor went full bombshell at the 2013 AMAs, with a gold minidress that was one of her more daring looks of the Red Era.

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This has to be that “red lip classic thing that you like” she would write about soon thereafter, don’t you think?

Plaid Pants

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She may have immortalized the phrase “plaid shirt days” but plaid pants worked too. This cozy buckled sweater completed this warm look for an outdoor performance.

Gown and Gloves

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Possibly the most literal of her Red tour costumes, this gown with full length gloves goes all in on her signature color.

Black Short Shorts

Taylor remixed her go-tos with this tour look, wearing leather shorts, a lace top, fedora, and red oxfords. 

Stripes and Red

You already know what’s black, white, and red all over. (It’s Taylor for most of 2013.)

Heart T-Shirt

Taylor wore this shirt proclaiming her love of L.A. while performing there — a precursor to the infamous “I Heart T.S.” shirt of the brief Tom Hiddleston days?

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A jaunty little twist on the tried-and-true stage shorts combo: Taylor added polka dots and a red bow tie into the equation.

A Chiffon Gown

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Taylor opted for this super pretty Reem Acra gown to hang out with Prince William (remember?!).

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How cozy does Taylor look in this covetable cropped camel coat and fingerless gloves? 

Major Sparkle

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Taylor turned up the shine to an epic level to perform at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, where she performed while the models walked the runway. 

A White Suit

This 2012 VMAs red carpet look was quite a departure from her typical style at the time, but it was a great one — and seemingly set the tone for some of the more fashion-forward and daring looks she’d try in later years.

A Lingerie-Inspired Gown

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For the 2012 Billboard Music Awards, Taylor wore one of her sultrier red carpet looks: this lingerie inspired, lacy chiffon gown in — surprise! — red. 

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The RED Tour Wardrobe: Masterlist

We’re so excited that Taylor’s latest tour supporting her fourth album  RED  features more costume changes than ever! A grand total of ELEVEN . All of these costumes work together to contribute to Taylor’s more mature, sleek and glossy production on this tour. In addition, her instruments include a piano and  SIX  guitars.

Here’s the breakdown (and set list!):

• All Costumes:  Custom tights

State of Grace ( Marina Toybina hat ) Holy Ground Red ( Gibson Les Paul guitar )

• Costume 1:   Marina Toybina custom top ,  BLEULAB custom shorts and Lanvin customized oxfords
• Costume 1.2:  Marina Toybina custom top , BLEULAB custom shorts  and  Lanvin customized oxfords
• Costume 1.3:  Cut25 by Yigal Azrouel top , BLEULAB custom shorts  and  Lanvin customized oxfords
• Costume 1.4: 3.1 Phillip Lim top , BLEULAB custom shorts  and  Lanvin customized oxfords

You Belong With Me

• Costume 2 : Marina Toybina custom and LaDuca boots

The Lucky One

• Costume 3 : Marina Toybina custom and LaDuca boots

Mean Stay Stay Stay/Ho Hey

• Costume 4 : Marina Toybina custom and  LaDuca boots - Deering ganjo

22 Surprise Song ( Taylor Guitars acoustic guitar ) Everything Has Changed ( Taylor Guitars acoustic guitar ) Begin Again ( Taylor Guitars acoustic guitar ) Sparks Fly ( Taylor Guitars acoustic guitar )

• Costume 5 : Michael Kors sweater , Joie pants and Miu Miu oxfords / Miu Miu oxfords (Asia Tour Leg)
• Costume 5.2:  French Connection top ,  Urban Outfitters shorts  and  Keds sneakers -  Charlotte Russe jacket
• Costume 5.3:   Urban Outfitters tee  and  Urban Outfitters shorts
• Costume 5.4: Zara tee and Urban Outfitters shorts (black)
• B-Stage Tops: - Los Angeles, CA #1 Custom tee + Rachel Gilbert top - Los Angeles, CA #2  Chaser tee and Miu Miu brogues - Los Angeles, CA #3 Custom tee - Los Angeles, CA #4 Joseph Cassell custom top - Nashville, TN #1  Grand Ole Opry tee - Nashville, TN #2 Joseph Cassell custom top - Nashville, TN #3 Country Music Hall of Fame tee - London, England #1 Joseph Cassell custom tee and Miu Miu brogues - London, England #2 Joseph Cassell custom tee and Miu Miu brogues - London, England #3 The Beatles tee  

I Knew You Were Trouble.

• Costume 6 & Costume 7 : Alexander McQueen gown ,  Marina Toybina custom and LaDuca boots

All Too Well

• Costume 8 : Marina Toybina custom and LaDuca boots
• Costume 9 : J. Mendel gown

Treacherous

• Costume 10 : Moschino skirt

We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

• Costume 11 : Marina Toybina custom  and  LaDuca boots

You can also scroll the  RED Tour tag to see all of Taylor’s outfits in one place.

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Full gallery of images from The RED Tour . All image credits go to their rightful owners.

• 1 "State of Grace" / "Holy Ground"/ "Red"
• 2 "You Belong with Me"
• 3 "The Lucky One"
• 4 "Mean" / "Stay Stay Stay" / "Ho Hey"
• 5 "22" / Surprise song / "Everything Has Changed" / "Begin Again" / "Sparks Fly"
• 6 "I Knew You Were Trouble"
• 7 "All Too Well"
• 8 "Love Story"
• 9 "Treacherous"
• 10 "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together"

" State of Grace " / " Holy Ground "/ " Red " [ ]

• Variation 1
• Variation 2
• Variation 3
• Variation 4

" You Belong with Me " [ ]

" The Lucky One " [ ]

" Mean " / " Stay Stay Stay " / "Ho Hey" [ ]

" 22 " / Surprise song / " Everything Has Changed " / " Begin Again " / " Sparks Fly " [ ]

• Variation 5
• Variation 6
• Variation 7
• Variation 8
• Variation 9

" I Knew You Were Trouble " [ ]

• First outfit
• Second outfit

" All Too Well " [ ]

" Love Story " [ ]

" Treacherous " [ ]

" We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together " [ ]

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Marina Toybina tells THR that the 23-year-old's songs inspired the show's wardrobes.

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Taylor Swift is filled with “red” — or as the singer would describe the color — emotions.

With this week’s four sold-out shows at Staples Center for the Red Tour , the singer is getting much love from her fans in L.A. The concert’s theatrical production — from old school Hollywood glamour to a cast of dancers in stilts — has lit up Swift’s well-choreographed performances.

To help the 23-year-old’s love stories come to life on stage, Emmy-award winning costume and wardrobe designer Marina Toybina tells The Hollywood Reporter how she prepped for the show and the inspiration behind the designs. Toybina, who has designed for The X-Factor , and Katy Perry ‘s and Carrie Underwood ‘s tours, recently received an Emmy award on Aug. 14 for her costume designs for Swift’s opening number at this year’s Grammy Awards.

PHOTOS: Taylor Swift Sees ‘Red’ at Sold-Out Staples Center Show

The Hollywood Reporter: Some of the costumes for Taylor’s tour looked like they required so much detail, especially the white Victorian dress she wore while performing “I Knew You Were Trouble.” How much work went into creating those more elaborate pieces?

Marina Toybina:  Like any design project, you have certain stages of artistry that must be obtained in order to accomplish the unexpected. For me, production details, choreography, conceptual staging and of course, Taylor’s vision was key.

Once Taylor created her set list for the tour and the choreography was discussed, the design process was in full effect to incorporate Taylor’s ideas. After my designs were approved, sketches locked in and fabrics chosen, Taylor’s feedback was integrated with details tweaked. Draping, sewing, creating and handcrafting became beyond a full time job. It took my team and me a little over three weeks to put the entire tour together–difficult, but not impossible. The fittings went successfully, dress runs were exciting and then, it was showtime!

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THR: What would you say was the inspiration behind all the outfits?

Toybina:  Taylor’s songs, as well as our passion, art and individuality. It is the fire inside all of us that keeps the mind believing and the heart beating. My goal was to make sure each design told its own story and could serve as a visually, beautiful extension to Taylor’s stage presence.

THR: Considering that there were so many wardrobe changes throughout the show, what was challenging about designing 128 pieces–23 for Taylor and 103 for the dancers?

Toybina:  Developing a show is a fluid process, so you have to be ready to roll with deadlines and creative changes. Adapting to wardrobe changes/alterations during tour rehearsals is not always easy or practical, but you get it done and you sleep after it’s all over.

VIDEO: Taylor Swift and Carly Simon Duet to ‘You’re So Vain’

THR: Hopefully you’re getting some rest now. What was your favorite moment working on the  Red Tour ?

Toybina: [Watching] the opening night [in Omaha, Neb.]. Nothing could be more rewarding than seeing your own work, alongside all the other beautiful masterminds, come alive. Designing is like a puzzle. As you build your art piece by piece, the determination starts evolving into its own masterpiece. It’s a feeling like no other.

See photos of Toybina designing for one of Swift’s costumes, below.

Photos courtesy of Lexicon Public Relations

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Taylor Swift’s Red Outfits: Dressing for the Eras Tour.

Are you getting ready for a Taylor Swift concert or themed party? Looking for outfit inspiration from the Red era? Look no further! I’m going to show you that Taylor Swift’s Red Outfits was full of statement-making ensembles that perfectly captured the mood of the album. Here are some outfit ideas to help you channel your inner Swiftie.

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Red Taylor’s Version Outfit

For a bold and daring look, as the cover. Taylor Swift’s Red Outfits include a beige long coat jacket and black shorts and tights with lines, and a red baker boy hat. Pair the outfit with red lipstick, a red clutch, and some black boots, and you’ll be ready to dance the night away.

Taylor Swift’s Red Outfit on stage

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If you’re feeling a bit more casual, you can take inspiration from Taylor’s “I Knew You Were Trouble” outfit. This look is perfect for those who want to show off their edgy side. Pair black leather pants with a white shirt , a leather jacket, and some combat boots for a rockstar vibe.

Another iconic outfit from the Red era is Taylor’s ringmaster costume. If you want to stand out in the crowd, this is the outfit for you. Find a sequin tailcoat and pair it with a top hat, a black mini skirt, and some black boots. Add some red lipstick, and you’ll be the star of the show.

If you want a more romantic look, consider Taylor’s “Begin Again” outfit. She wore a light blue lace dress, paired with nude heels and natural makeup. This is a perfect look for a summer concert, and you’ll feel like a dreamy fairy tale princess. But if you do not have time try something faster and easy to find like the 22 outfit .

No matter which outfit you choose, remember to have fun and be yourself. The Red era was all about embracing your emotions and having a good time. So put on your favorite Taylor Swift tunes, dance like no one’s watching, and enjoy the show!