Taylor Swift: The Prom Dress Era
Taylor Swift has been the queen of pop culture for a long, long time. So, when she kicked off her Eras Tour in March 2023, it didn’t come as a surprise that it would break a million records and make consistent headlines EVERYWHERE!
Guinness World Records will tell you that, “Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is officially the highest-grossing music tour ever, becoming the first to surpass $1 billion in revenue.”
The tour has been a genuinely epic event, with our beloved star taking us on an unforgettable journey into all ten of her albums. Those who were lucky enough to win the Ticketmaster lottery and experience the event witnessed her dreamy set, sensational musical catalog (over 44 songs for roughly 3.5 hours!), her “divine” outfits, the choreography, the crowd, and all things oh-so-Taylor!
In this article, we raise a toast to Taylor Swift’s success by unfolding her style details throughout her music career and her tour to give you all the inspiration you might need to showcase your favorite era on one of the most magical nights-prom!
The Record-Breaking Eras Tour: Why It Took the World By Storm
How did Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour make massive waves, you ask?
For starters, this tour took us on a nostalgic journey across all of her albums. The Eras Tour is also her first stadium tour since 2018. Naturally, the anticipation for this event had been at an all-time high.
But what about the massive crowds? You could say it was the result of years of building a Swiftian universe. Not to mention the precious relationship the pop star maintains with her fans.
Most importantly, though, her outfits became the talk of the world. She sparkled in glittery Atelier Versace bodysuits and Blazers, intoxicated the crowds in Cavalli catsuits, tops, and skirts, brought the sassy in the spotlight with oversized Ashish shirts and a hat, and transported us into the fairytale world with Nicole + Felicia ballgowns and Alberta Ferretti dresses.
Swift’s Prom Gowns Through the Eras
Prom night is one of the most important occasions for a young individual. With the buzz around Taylor Swift and her glamorous outfits, it gives Swifties a chance to capture the spirit of an iconic era in their prom attire! Let’s look at Taylor Swift inspired prom gowns through all her special eras.
Her Debut Album “Taylor Swift”
Taylor’s debut album “Taylor Swift” tapped into the flawless beauty of young sweet dresses, typically accompanied by her trademark fringed curls and long boots. Her wardrobe back then featured tons of frills and floral prints and when she attended formal events, she went deep into her princess mode in the prettiest prom dresses.
Swifties wanting to re-create her debut era looks should check out the dreamy floral-printed strapless puff sleeves tea-length dress by Andrea and Leo, the V-neckline sheer half sleeve lace embroidered beaded midi dress by Mac Duggal, the ruffle embellished gown with sweetheart neckline by 21SIX, the high neckline half sleeve ruffle layered A-line dress by Mac Duggal, and the charming off-shoulder cocktail dress by Cinderella Divine.
Lover
Swift’s Lover set was all about dazzling Atelier Versace bodysuits, adorned with jewels in a variety of hues that reflected her album’s artwork. She also flaunted a shimmery Versace blazer with matching Christian Louboutin knee-high boots. Even her microphone was bedazzled!
Lover featured hues like dreamy light pinks, fierce purples, and tons of sequins. The overall theme screamed “pretty and powerful.”
If you’re hunting for a Lover-Inspired outfit from Taylor’s Eras Tour, check out the LaDivine V-neckline floor-length dress featuring pretty purple sequence work. Or, go for the Amarra shimmery sweetheart neckline corset dress in pink, featuring fringy accents and dazzling embellishments. You might even fall in love with the LaDivine golden shimmering dress and the glamorous asymmetrical neckline floor-length dress with thigh-high slit by Modessa.
Fearless
The Fearless Set of Swift’s Eras tour was all about gold and sequins. She paired Cavalli pieces featuring gold fringes, ombre patterns, and gold and silver sequins. This dress by Amarra, for instance, brings the best out of that era with golden sequin fabrication, fringe elements, and a thigh-high slit. Perhaps you can go bolder with this Mac Duggal floor-length piece featuring dazzling sequin work in gold and a column silhouette. Other options to bring Swift’s Fearless vibe alive include the Mac Duggal halter neckline dress and the Ava Presley high-slit gown.
Evermore
For the Evermore era, Taylor looked ethereal in boho hues such as browns, mustards, and orange. During her Eras tour, she donned a bright mustard dress sans sparkles.
This era of Swift’s music journey put the spotlight on “wonder” and “simplicity.” The exotic Cinderella Divine maxi dress with voluminous off-shoulder full sleeves evokes the magic of the Evermore era. The feathery Sherri Hill piece brings alive a similar dreamy look with a sweetheart neckline, ruffle detailing, cinched waist, and subtle prints in pink. Don’t forget to look at the sleek halter neckline gown in earthy moss green and the Asymmetrical cape sleeve satin dress by Mac Duggal.
Reputation
Swift’s Reputation era harnessed a bold vibe with outfits putting the spotlight on sexy, fitted, and mostly black. For her Reputation set, she flaunted a black Roberto Cavalli catsuit with embellishments resembling snakes.
If you’re looking to bring the madness of the Reputation era to your style, we have some truly awe-inspiring outfits for you:
- The all-too-daring Mac Duggal Sheer Panel Fitted Dress that allows you to show off your skin at all the right places.
- The Tina Holly black gown with ruched detailing, a thigh-high slit, and bejeweled sleeve straps.
- The Portia and Scarlett starry Dress with one-shoulder design, shimmery stone appliques, and a sweep train.
- The LaDivine Solid-toned strapless sweetheart neckline bodycon dress with a choker band cascading down the back.
Speak Now
“Romantic” is the word that sums up Swift’s Speak Now era when ball gowns, ruffles, and sparkles ruled her world. Flowy outfits and lush aesthetics came together to bring alive a fairy tale energy we all loved from that era.
So, naturally, a prom dress from this dreamy time would come with flowy skirts, vintage glamor, statement sleeves, and lovely pastels. Some of the perfect ones from our collection include the corset bodice lace applique ballgown by Clarisse, the sparkle embellished off-shoulder ruffled gown from Sherril Hill, the foxy sweetheart neckline floor-length dress by Ellie Wilde, the strapless neckline long A-line piece by Rachel Allen, and the lovely ruffled and layered sweetheart neckline shimmering corset gown by Ava Presley.
Red
Taylor’s Red album was, well, full of red outfits, daring styles, sparkles, and sequins. Swift also constantly flaunted her signature bangs throughout this era.
Some of the best outfits aligning with Taylor’s world of Red include the alluring straight neckline sheath silhouette dress by Sherri Hill (reminds us of that glamorous red Ashish romper she rocked during the Eras Tour), the sexy ultra-high slit, rhinestone embellished evening gown by Jovani, the solid-hued high slit gown with ruched detailing and side train gown by Tina Holly Couture, the beaded satin gown with corset bodice and leg slit by LaDivine, and the strapless draped gown with pleating detail by Tarik Ediz.
Folklore
Fabricated during the lockdown phase of the pandemic, Folklore took us on a mesmerizing fairytale-ish adventure. This era painted a woodsy vibe with Swift looking gorgeous in lots of velvet, cozy sweaters, long coats, and all things that transported us into the woods!
If you’re looking to recreate this era, explore the Elegant sweetheart neckline ball gown painted with dainty roses and embellished with rhinestones, the sleeveless floral printed ruffle gown by Amarra, the halter crisscross strappy neckline keyhole bust detail pleated slit dress by Jovani, the aesthetic off-shoulder floral fluffy silhouette ball gown with colorful floral motifs, and the multicolored floral bodycon long dress by Mac Duggal.
1989
“Red lip, classic” was the aesthetic during Taylor’s 1989 era. This is the style that propelled her toward the global fame she deserves today. One of her biggest transformations during this era was the bob haircut she rocked so well, red nails and lipstick, tons of sequins, and bright hues like blue, orange, burgundy, and green.
A few of the many outfits reminiscent of that special era include the strapless v-neck sequins embellished dress by Jovani, the multicolored gradient style A-line dress by Mac Duggal, the magnificent plunging v-neckline holographic dress by Abby Paris, the square neckline sequined dress with multicolored patterns by La Femme, and the iridescent illusion mermaid dress by Portia and Scarlett.
Midnights
Another vibe-shift for Taylor, the Midnights era tapped into the power and glory of retro-inspired aesthetics. Here, we see lots of mod patterns, sequins all over, and an ample dose of purple or navy.
Some outfit ideas to bring the Midnight style alive include the whimsical and glittery long sheath dress by LaDivine, the stunning off-shoulder, feathery neckline sequined dress by Alyce, the strapless neckline long mermaid dress by Terani, the alluring sweetheart neckline floor-length dress with sequence work by Portia and Scarlett, and the Tina Holly cocktail dress with corset bodice and shimmery goodness!
Swifties All the Way!
Prom is around the corner! And what better way to be a proud Swiftie than by showing off one of her styles during your biggest school event? We hope the Taylor-inspired outfits we’ve shortlisted for you will take you down the beautifully nostalgic road of her world while making you look like an absolute goddess!
