- Taylor Swift has been making bold fashion statements for over a decade.
- For performances, the singer often wears sparkly rompers and sheer dresses.
- And on the red carpet, Swift isn’t afraid to wear gowns with plunging necklines or daring slits.
Over the past few years, Taylor Swift has solidified her status as a powerhouse in the music industry.
From her massive Eras Tour and accompanying film to her record-breaking fourth album of the year Grammy win, Swift’s influence is nearly unmatched following the release of her 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department.”
Though music is her bread and butter, Swift also holds sway in the fashion world, helping small brands make massive sales simply by wearing one of their designs.
Her style has changed throughout her decade-plus in the public eye. Over the years, Swift has experimented more and more with daring fashion, as she showed off at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday.
Take a look at some of her most daring looks to date.
The Kaufmanfranco minidress had quarter-length sleeves and a high collar.
A plunging neckline flowed from Swift’s neck to her navel.
The singer chose another Elie Saab dress for the 2013 awards ceremony.
The black gown had sheer cutouts on the shoulders and legs, and a gold belt broke up the column style.
The Reem Acra dress had a simple white skirt, but it was offset by an intricately designed off-the-shoulder bodice.
The elegant gold and sheer patterned top scooped into a low neckline.
The bright red dress, created by Swift’s costume designer Marina Toybina, had a low neckline and a flowing cape.
Sparkly, built-in shorts gave the look a performance flare.
The Sass & Bide ensemble consisted of a white skirt and a peplum birdcage top.
The neckline of the top was low-cut, and it was connected by two black strips of fabric.
Swift paired the low-cut nightgown with a matching, lace-trimmed robe.
The Zuhair Murad dress consisted of a white skirt and one white sleeve, while the bodice and one sleeve were made of sheer fabric with sparkly, silver patterns on it.
Jimmy Choo pumps completed the ensemble.
At BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend in 2015, Swift wore a silver bodysuit with sheer panels.
Silver tassels flowed from the trim and from her wrists.
The bodysuit Swift wore while she performed alongside Tove Lo had sheer cutouts on the stomach and chest.
Sparkle-covered fabric made up the rest of the garment, which was trimmed with tassels.
She stunned in a black Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture gown that had a plunging halter neckline and a thigh-high slit.
A gold Jimmy Choo purse, a gold choker, and gold Giuseppe Zanetti heels completed the outfit.
The custom Louis Vuitton minidress was made of silver snakeskin fabric and had leather accents on the top of the dress.
The center of the dress had daring cutouts, while the trim of the skirt had tiers of ruffled fabric.
Louis Vuitton gladiator heels completed the ensemble.
The black Atelier Versace bodysuit had long sleeves and was covered in intricate, geometric patterns.
She paired the look with a black bra, high-waisted black underwear, and a fringed skirt.
While walking in New York City in 2018, Swift paired a sheer black top with an exposed sports bra, short printed skirt, and heels.
The star wore an off-the-shoulder black Versace dress to celebrate the 2019 Golden Globes.
The sparkly dress was made of sheer fabric, had tie detailing on the bodice, and featured a daring thigh-high slit.
The sparkly green Julien Macdonald dress was asymmetrical, as one side had a skirt that flowed all the way to the floor while the other exposed a shorter layer of fabric.
Dramatic thigh-high boots completed the look.
Swift performed in a see-through Sarah Regensburger catsuit, which she gave a shiny edge by wearing a silver Greta Constantine bodysuit beneath it.
She paired the form-fitting look with Black Louis Vuitton boots.
The sleeveless garment had a V-shaped neckline embellished with diamonds and a crystal star print across its bodice.
Swift’s outerwear — a feathered cardigan — was also daring.
The black ensemble consisted of a low-cut bodysuit and a high-waisted chainmail skirt.
Sparkly gems made up the chainmail pattern, and the large holes between them showed off Swift’s legs.
She paired the statement gown with black open-toe Giuseppe Zanotti shoes and an updo.
The gold jumpsuit from The Blonds had a plunging, halter neckline and fitted pants, as well as a belt that cinched at the waist and gave way to the eye-catching open back.
Subtle sparkles embroidered into the fabric accentuated the ensemble’s red-carpet feel.
Gold Giuseppe Zanotti shoes completed the look.
The asymmetrical piece has one mesh sleeve, one pant leg, and a sparkling red snake design from top to bottom.
Swift’s Versace dress for the VMAs had an asymmetrical, halter neckline.
A curved stripe adorned with gold hardware split the form-fitting bodice and framed a slit on the skirt, which cut all the way up her thigh.
The gown also featured an open back, and Swift paired the look with layers of necklaces and strappy black shoes.
Swift and Kelce attended a taping of “Saturday Night Live” in October 2023, where Swift introduced her friend Ice Spice as a performer on the show.
Swift donned a black corset top from Versace for the evening. It featured gold detailing on the thin straps and cut up on the sides, revealing a hint of Swift’s midriff.
She paired the daring top with black trousers and a checked coat from Gant.
Swift attended the London premiere of Beyoncé’s film alongside a slew of other celebrities. She wore a custom Balmain gown for the event.
Silver, reflective embellishments adorned the dress from head to toe, and a floral appliqué sat on the side of the bodice. A dramatic slit on the skirt completed the glamorous gown, which Swift wore with black heels.
In January, Swift attended the Golden Globes in a form-fitting green dress made of a metallic fabric. Gucci designed the piece.
The gown’s subtle sweetheart neckline added a hint of drama, while the back was open aside from thin strips of fabric connecting the two sides of the bodice.
Swift donned a Dion Lee corset top to support Kelce at the Super Bowl. The top was crocheted, and it had an open weave on the lower portion of the top, creating a see-through pattern.
She paired the semi-sheer top with black jeans from Area, which had a slit on each leg encrusted with gems.
A Chiefs jacket and jewelry that nodded to Kelce completed the look.
Swift returned to Arrowhead Stadium on September 5 to support Kelce as the Chiefs took on the Baltimore Ravens.
She attended the game in another Versace Medusa corset top, donning a denim version of the look she first wore in the fall of 2023 that scalloped on the sides to reveal a panel of Swift’s skin.
Swift paired the corset with Grlfrnd’s denim shorts, thigh-high maroon boots designed by Giuseppe Zanotti, and Louis Vuitton’s Side Trunk bag.
Over $60,000 in jewelry elevated Swift’s glamorous WAG look, including the TNT bracelet she has often been spotted wearing in recent months.
Swift arrived at the VMAs in a Dior dress, which featured a form-fitting bodice and open skirt in a yellow and black plaid pattern.
The bodice’s straight neckline was accented by black straps and a zipper that cut down the center of the garment. A choker made of the same patterned fabric complemented the ensemble.
The skirt belted at Swift’s waist was open, revealing black shorts.
She also opted for black accessories, pairing the dress with over-the-knee boots from Stuart Weitzman and open-finger gloves that flowed past her elbows and featured crisscrossed cutouts.
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