Taylor Swift’s Most Daring Outfits Over the Years

The star wore an Elie Saab gown with a semi-sheer bodice. The bright-red skirt contrasted with the patterned top of the dress.

The Kaufmanfranco minidress had quarter-length sleeves and a high collar.

A plunging neckline flowed from Swift’s neck to her navel.

The flowing J. Mendel dress had a low neckline with silver straps on the front, back, and sides.

A slit in the skirt added to the look.

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 offset by an intricately designed off-the-shoulder bodice.

The elegant gold and sheer patterned top scooped into a low neckline. 

Swift sparkled in the black minidress, which Zuhair Murad designed. 

Black gems sat atop sheer fabric, and a fringed trim completed the gown.

The bright-red dress, created by Swift’s costume designer Marina Toybina, had a low neckline and a flowing cape. 

Sparkly, built-in shorts added to the look.

The polka-dot bra top had a small cutout in the center and coordinated with the high-waisted pencil skirt.

The skirt featured a slit up the center.

The Sass & Bide ensemble consisted of a white skirt and a peplum birdcage top.

The top’s neckline was low-cut and connected by two black strips of fabric.

The halter neckline of the Balmain jumpsuit mirrored two cutouts in the center of the garment.

The wide-legged pants gave the ensemble a retro look.

Swift paired the low-cut nightgown with a matching lace-trimmed robe.

Swift, pictured with her then-close friend Karlie Kloss, stunned in a sparkly black bra and matching high-waisted underwear.

She also wore a black, lace nightgown with a long train.

The Zuhair Murad dress consisted of a white skirt and one white sleeve. The bodice and the other sleeve were made of sheer fabric with sparkly silver patterns.

Jimmy Choo pumps completed the ensemble.

A zipper ran down the lace-covered Julien Macdonald dress, creating a dramatic slit.

The neckline featured zig-zag straps.

At BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend in 2015, Swift wore a silver bodysuit with sheer panels.

Silver tassels flowed from the trim and her wrists.

The top of the gold dress, designed by Jessica Jones, was made of sheer fabric. Gold sparkles sat atop it, creating a deep V that flowed to Swift’s navel.

The layers of gold tulle in the skirt moved as Swift danced. 

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.

The Versace two-piece included a strapless orange crop top and a high-waisted, hot-pink skirt.

The skirt had a waist-high slit that revealed built-in pink underwear.

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 Zanotti heels completed the outfit. 

The black Saint Laurent jumpsuit had a halter neckline and a semi-open back. It was also entirely covered in sequins. 

The custom Louis Vuitton minidress was made of silver snakeskin fabric and had leather accents on the top of the dress.

The center had daring cutouts, while the skirt’s trim had tiers of ruffled fabric.

Louis Vuitton gladiator heels completed the ensemble.

The Julien Macdonald dress was almost completely transparent, with only thin stripes of sparkly, black fabric providing coverage.

A cutout in the stomach and a dramatic slit in the center of the dress added to the daring look.

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.

The star’s custom Versace dress took over 800 hours to make.

The gown had a dramatic cape, feather detailing, and a striking thigh-high slit.

While walking in New York City in 2018, Swift paired a sheer black top with an exposed sports bra, a short printed skirt, and heels.

The Balmain dress had a disco-ball effect, as it was made of small panels of shiny silver fabric.

Matching thigh-high boots complemented the short dress.

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.

While performing songs from “Lover,” Swift wore a gold corset top with sparkly bottoms that showed off her legs.

She paired the look with gold boots.

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.

The bodysuit was covered in gold sparkles, and coordinating tassels flowed from Swift’s waist. 

She wore matching boots with the look.

Swift performed in a see-through Sarah Regensburger catsuit. She gave it a shiny edge by wearing a silver Greta Constantine bodysuit underneath. 

She paired the form-fitting look with black Louis Vuitton boots.

Oscar de la Renta designed her halter minidress, which had strings of diamonds hanging loosely across her arms, and more rows of jewels swooped across her body.

She paired the look with red lipstick and sparkling sandals.

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 Michael Kors dress stood out with asymmetrical detailing.

The sparkly, black gown had a high neckline, one long sleeve, and a long skirt.

A diamond-shaped cutout added dimension to the bodice, as did a daring slit on the skirt. 

Sparkly Aquazzura shoes tied it all together.

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.

Michael Schmidt Studios custom-designed the set for the video, which featured Swift performing as a burlesque dancer.

The bulk of the ensemble consisted of a bikini-style top and high-waisted bottoms, both of which were bejeweled with gems in shades of blue.

The outfit also featured sparkly arm pieces that acted as a cape.

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.

Roberto Cavalli designed the deep-blue set Swift wore to the 2023 Grammys.

The long-sleeve, high-neck top was cropped high on Swift’s chest, while the high-waisted skirt hugged her figure before flowing into a train. Both the top and skirt were adorned with sparkles that shimmered as she walked the red carpet. 

The asymmetrical piece had one mesh sleeve, one pant leg, and a sparkling red snake design from top to bottom.

The form-fitting piece was covered in sequins and beaded fringe. She wore it with fishnet tights, a matching garter, and Louboutin boots.

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. 

After the VMAs ceremony, Swift swapped her Versace ball gown for EB Denim’s Polka dress. 

The scoop-neck dress had a corset bodice made of panels of different-hued denim. The pattern continued on the short skirt, which had a frayed hem. 

Sparkly heels and a coordinating purse completed Swift’s after-party ensemble. 

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 paired the Stella McCartney top — which had long sleeves, a white collar, and a gold patch — with knee-high boots from Prada.

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. 

To celebrate turning 34, Swift wore a black minidress from Clio Peppiatt. 

The entire dress had sparkles on it and was embroidered with the iconography of a night sky in silver thread, including a moon, clouds, and stars. 

Open-toe black pumps, a faux fur jacket from Anine Bing, and a bejeweled silver bag completed the celebratory ensemble.

Swift attended the 2024 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.

At the 2024 ceremony, Swift became the first artist to win album of the year four times, and she did it wearing a custom Schiaparelli dress. 

The white dress had a strapless, straight neckline. Ruching on the bodice gathered on Swift’s hip, contrasting with the thigh-high slit just below it.

A sweeping train flowed out behind her, and Swift accessorized the look with black shoes and gloves. 

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 Area jeans, 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, 2024, 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.

Swift paired the corset with Grlfrnd’s denim shorts, thigh-high maroon boots by Giuseppe Zanotti, and Louis Vuitton’s Side Trunk bag. 

Over $60,000 in jewelry, including her TNT bracelet, elevated Swift’s glamorous WAG look. 

Swift arrived at the VMAs in a Dior dress featuring a form-fitting bodice and an 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. 

Vivienne Westwood designed the Sunday corset and the Meghan kilt Swift wore to the Chiefs game on October 7, 2024.

The corset top had off-the-shoulder sleeves, while the ruched miniskirt featured a slit on one thigh. 

Swift paired the maroon and gray set with Vivienne Westwood’s Grace boots, which were black and hit just below her knee. 

She also wore $46,000 worth of jewelry with the look and carried a Belle Heart-Frame Jacquard bag from Vivienne Westwood. Faux, sparkly freckles from Fazit tied the glamorous look together.

Swift chose a $1,700 lace corset top from Gucci for her date night with Kelce. The top featured a sweetheart neckline and a tan base.

The corset’s black detailing coordinated with her $195 RTA miniskirt and $1,720 Louis Vuitton ankle boots.

A $2,498 Ralph Lauren trench coat and a $4,400 Dior Saddle bag completed her daring but elegant ensemble.

Swift walked the 2025 Grammys red carpet in a custom minidress from Vivienne Westwood.

The sparkly red dress featured a corset bodice and one-shoulder neckline, with a ruched skirt that gathered around Swift’s thighs. She paired the dress with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry, most notably a “T” chain on her thigh that added a sexy edge to the look.

The look was fun and festive, offering a peek at the sparkly style Swift would come to favor when she entered her “Showgirl” era.

To promote “The Life of a Showgirl,” Swift appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on October 6.

For the show, she wore an all-silver look, chatting with Fallon in a minidress embellished with crystals from Giuseppe Di Morabito.

She kept up the sparkly feel of her look with Jimmy Choo sandals and an assortment of diamond jewelry.

Between her appearances to promote “The Life of a Showgirl,” Swift went to dinner in the West Village wearing an eye-catching skirt.

Swift’s plaid Miu Miu miniskirt fell to her upper thigh, showcasing her $1,550 Jennifer Chamandi boots. She paired the statement skirt with a mockneck top.

Swift went glam with her accessories again. She added a $3,450 Dior black clutch to the look, as well as a $9,400 Cartier bracelet, a $298 Catbird signet ring, and her Santos Demoiselle watch.

The look was simple, but the skirt’s hemline gave it a daring feel.

Swift chatted with Meyers on October 8, 2025, wearing a set from Wiederhoeft for the occasion.

Both the bustier top and miniskirt featured a floral pattern. The garments hugged Swift’s figure, and the strapless neckline of the top and the short skirt gave the look a late-night, edgy feel.

Swift paired the look with a statement collar necklace and gold Aquazzura heels.