Taylor Swift's Evolution on the Red Carpet
Taylor Swift's Evolution on the Red Carpet
Taylor Swift has transcended being just a music sensation and has become a true style icon. When she first entered the spotlight in 2006 at 16 years old, her wardrobe was filled with ruffled sundresses, rustic cowboy boots, jeweled headbands, and her signature tight curls.
Swift looked stunning in a shimmering gold Zuhair Murad dress at the 2011 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, and continued the sparkly trend at the 2013 American Music Awards in a metallic Julien Macdonald mini dress.
Her most memorable bejeweled look, however, was the sultry Oscar de la Renta ensemble she wore at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards. The dress had a flapper-era inspired design, with a sheer slip covered in layers of crystals that draped beautifully on the Grammy winner’s body. The daring look exposed Swift’s stomach and thighs, making it one of her raciest looks ever.
Swift made another bold fashion statement at the MTV Europe Music Awards in November 2022, wearing a striking David Koma piece that featured a fitted black leotard paired with an emerald-embellished netted skirt. This wasn't the first time the artist turned heads with her fashion choices. In 2015, she flaunted her abs in a sequined houndstooth crop top and joggers by Ashish at the MTV Video Music Awards, and the following year, she wowed in a color-blocked ensemble by Versace, consisting of an orange bralette and billowing pink skirt.
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Check out Taylor Swift's style evolution as her go-to luxury labels include Versace, Balmain, and Oscar de la Renta, showcasing her fearless embrace of colors, textures, and fun silhouettes. Keep scrolling for more.
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She burst onto the scene in 2006 at the age of 16, sporting ruffled sundresses and rustic cowboy boots. Often wearing jeweled headbands and her signature blonde curls, her early fashion days were focused on the bohemian fairy-like look, as she described in a Taste of Country interview.
As she matured, Swift's style also evolved. Over the years, she exchanged frilly frocks for outfits with sparkles, cutouts, and shorter hems. Her footwear changed from Western shoes to over-the-knee boots, strappy sandals, and glossy pumps, and she also started wearing a bold red lip.
At the 2011 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, the "Eyes Open" artist made a glamorous entrance in a stunning gold dress by Zuhair Murad. She continued the glitzy theme at the 2013 American Music Awards, choosing a metallic mini dress by Julien Macdonald.
One of her most stunning jeweled looks is the sultry ensemble by Oscar de la Renta that she wore at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards. The dress, with a nod to the flapper era, featured a sheer slip covered in layers of crystals that draped Swift's body perfectly. The daring look revealed her stomach and thighs, showing off her bold and fashion-forward style.
Continue scrolling to witness the evolution of Taylor Swift's fashion. Whether it's Versace, Balmain, or Oscar de la Renta, she embraces vibrant colors, diverse textures, and playful silhouettes in her luxury label choices.
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Taylor Swift's Red Carpet Style Evolution
Taylor Swift is more than a music sensation. Through the years, the hitmaker has cemented herself as a total style icon.
As she matured, her style also evolved. Over time, Swift moved away from frilly frocks and embraced attire with sparkles, cutouts, and shorter hems. She also switched out her Western shoes for over-the-knee boots, strappy sandals, and glossy pumps while confidently sporting a bold red lip.
At the 2011 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, the "Eyes Open" artist made a dazzling entrance in a shimmering gold dress by Zuhair Murad. She embraced the glitzy vibe again at the 2013 American Music Awards, choosing a metallic mini dress by Julien Macdonald.
One of her most stunning jeweled looks was the sultry Oscar de la Renta ensemble she wore to the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards. The dress, evoking the flapper era, featured a sheer slip adorned with layers of crystals that draped elegantly over the Grammy winner's figure. It was a daring look, revealing Swift's midriff and thighs.
Swift stunned in another daring "naked" dress at the MTV Europe Music Awards in November 2022, turning heads in a David Koma masterpiece. The dress featured a fitted black leotard paired with an emerald-embellished netted skirt.
In addition to her love for sparkles, Swift has a penchant for two-piece sets. At the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards, she flaunted her abs in a sequined houndstooth crop top and joggers by Ashish. The following year, she showed off her mastery of color blocking in an orange bralette and billowing pink skirt by Versace.
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November 2023
Swift donned a silver Balmain design featuring a floral detail and thigh-high slit while attending the Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé concert movie premiere in London.
October 2023
The premiere of the Eras Tour concert movie in Los Angeles saw Swift stunning in an Oscar de la Renta blue gown adorned with a fig leaf design. Her blonde hair was styled into a bob, complemented by bright red lips and blue eyeshadow, completing the striking look.
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September 2023
She showed off her sexy side in a black Versace dress finished with golden buttons at the MTV Video Music Awards in Newark, New Jersey.
February 2023
Swift showed skin in a glittery blue two-piece by Roberto Cavalli at the 65th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
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November 2022
The “Enchanted” singer slipped into a shiny gold jumpsuit to talk to reporters in the press room at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
November 2022
At the MTV Europe Music Awards, Swift showed off her figure in David Koma.
She opted for a gold number by Louis Vuitton that featured sequins a the 47th Toronto International Film Festival.
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August 2022
The "Love Story" singer wore Oscar de la Renta to the MTV Video Music Awards.
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November 2021
For the premiere of her short film, All Too Well, Swift looked sharp in a velvet suit by Etro.
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January 2020
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December 2019
The songstress looked stunning at the Billboard Women in Music Awards in a striking Oscar de la Renta jumpsuit adorned with elegant gold chain details, perfectly complemented by metallic-hued heels and her signature bright red lip.
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November 2019
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August 2019
At the 2019 Teen Choice Awards, the "You Need to Calm Down" singer donned a vibrant Versace outfit, featuring a coordinated bodysuit, shorts, and blazer. She added a touch of flair to the ensemble with stylish red lace-up heels by Kat Maconie.
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May 2019
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March 2019
Looking stunning at the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards on March 14, the blonde beauty wowed in a fabulous purple sequined romper from Rosa Bloom paired with the most charming butterfly-adorned Sophia Webster heels.
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October 2018
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May 2018
The blonde stunner took everyone's breath away at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards, dazzling in a throwback to the past with a single-shoulder, rose-colored velvet Atelier Versace gown adorned with sequined embroidery and feathers.
At the 2016 CMA Awards, she stunned in a barely-there Julien Macdonald illusion dress, paired with stylish Stuart Weitzman sandals, and adorned with exquisite jewelry by Irit Design, Maxior Joias, Borgioni, and House of Gilan.
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May 2016
At the BMI Pop Awards in Beverly Hills, she stunned in a luxurious Monique Lhuillier gown adorned with a velvet-floral pattern. She complemented the elegant outfit with a striking metallic choker by Noudar and a chic black Anya Hindmarch clutch.
Taking the 2016 Met Gala by storm in a silver snakeskin-patterned minidress with side cutouts by Louis Vuitton, which she wore with lace-up heels in NYC.
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April 2016
At the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Inglewood, California, this body-hugging jumpsuit by Saint Laurent with a halter neckline rocked the stage. Completing the look with black peep-toe booties by Giuseppe Zanotti and edgy rings by Melinda Maria and Vhernier gave it a touch of a rocker's style.
At the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty, she turned heads in a sleek black Alexandre Vauthier dress, featuring a daring thigh-high slit that accentuated her décolletage. Complementing the sultry ensemble with a gold choker, a Jimmy Choo box clutch, and Giuseppe Zanotti heels.
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February 2016
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August 2015
At the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards in L.A., she turned heads in a stunning sequined houndstooth crop top and joggers by Ashish. Her out-there look was completed with statement earrings, a variety of rings by Ofira and Lorraine Schwartz, and metallic Christian Louboutin stilettos.
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May 2015
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February 2015
At the 2015 BRIT Awards in London, she flaunted her slim figure in a form-fitting gown adorned with red dragon accents from Roberto Cavalli Atelier. Her steamy look was completed with Charlotte Olympia shoes and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.
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February 2015
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November 2014
Looking sleek wearing a jade green Michael Kors dress with illusion netting at the American Music Awards.
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May 2014
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January 2014
Shining bright in a shimmering Gucci column dress with short sleeves at the Grammy Awards.
Looking positively royal in a gorgeous, crystal bodice gown by Reem Acra at the Winter Whites Gala in Kensington Palace.
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November 2013
In a metallic gold, strapless Julien Macdonald minidress with a sheer cutout at the 2013 American Music Awards.
Belting it out in a short, sparkly minidress while performing on stage at the 2013 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
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November 2013
In a colorful, sparkly, sleeved Zuhair Murad dress on the pink carpet at the 2013 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
Embracing her inner flower child in a floral Jenny Packham dress at the 2012 Country Music Association Awards in Nashville.
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February 2011
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November 2010
In a sparkly Collette Dinnigan dress, Jimmy Choo heels, Lorraine Schwartz jewelry, and a sophisticated new hairstyle at the American Music Awards.
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October 2010
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September 2010
Going boho-chic in a Roberto Cavalli cream sheer blouse and gray pleated miniskirt at the designer's Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show in Milan.
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September 2010
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May 2010
Being ultra-romantic in a Ralph Lauren georgette beaded gown at the MET gala in New York City.
In a shimmering Kaufmanfranco gown, Christian Louboutins and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards in L.A.
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January 2010
In a Jenny Packham minidress, Christian Louboutins and Neil Lane earrings at the People's Choice Awards in L.A.
Having a princess moment in a glittery gold strapless Reem Acra gown at the CMA Awards in Nashville.
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June 2009
Sparkling in a Collette Dinnigan dress and Prada heels at the CMT Music Awards in Nashville.
In Maria Cianca Nero at the ACM Artist of the Decade Concert in Las Vegas.
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February 2008
In a lavender silk custom-made Sandy Spika gown at the Grammy Awards in L.A.
Channeling a mermaid in a seafoam green gown with a major train at the CMT Music Awards in Nashville.
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November 2006
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May 2006
Embracing the rainbow in a colorful patterned halter dress and cowboy boots at the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas.
