13 Best Taylor Swift Halloween Costume Ideas You Can DIY

Jacqueline Saguin

As Taylor Swift embarked on her Eras tour, the songstress brought back her most iconic looks onstage, with Swifties everywhere following suit. That included the sparkly dresses reminiscent of Fearless to the edgy black jumpsuits with snake accessories belonging to Reputation.

The tour reminded everyone that there’s no shortage of looks to emulate, and with the singer announcing more music soon, it’s prime time channel your inner Taylor with a homemade Halloween costume paying homage to the singer.

Where to start? First, think about which of Taylor’s eras speaks to you most. Then, look to one of these best Taylor Swift Halloween costume ideas that you can easily DIY for an ultimate pop culture-inspired holiday getups. If you really want to go all out, grab some friends for a group costume that shows off more than one moment from Taylor’s iconic career.

“22” Taylor Swift Halloween Costume

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We don’t know about you, but the “22” music video outfit is one of Taylor’s penultimate looks, and it takes just a handful of items to emulate. This shirt on Amazon has you covered, or get a plain white tee and add stick-on letters yourself. A black fedora and a pair of heart-shaped glasses top it off to make it instantly recognizable.

'Not A Lot Going On at The Moment' Shirt

LUBERLIN ‘Not A Lot Going On at The Moment’ Shirt
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Glitter Shorts

Glitter Shorts
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Heart-Shaped Sunglasses

Heart-Shaped Sunglasses
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Fedora

Fedora
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“Lavender Haze” Taylor Swift Halloween Costume

glendale, arizona march 17 editorial use only and no commercial use at any time no use on publication covers is permitted after august 9, 2023 taylor swift performs onstage for the opening night of taylor swift the eras tour at state farm stadium on march 17, 2023 in swift city, erazona glendale, arizona the city of glendale, arizona was ceremonially renamed to swift city for march 17 18 in honor of the eras tour photo by john shearergetty images for tas rights management

John Shearer

Midnights marks Taylor’s tenth studio album and manifested themes of ethereal purples, including this fluffy statement coat from Free People. While the original shaggy coat is sold out, shop a similar version on Amazon. Make the whole place shimmer by adorning a pink and purple sequined dress underneath.

Shaggy Jacket

Shaggy Jacket
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Glitter Party Dress

Glitter Party Dress
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“Mirrorball” Taylor Swift Halloween Costume

los angeles, ca october 09 taylor swift attends the 2018 american music awards at microsoft theater on october 9, 2018 in los angeles, california photo by frazer harrisongetty images

Frazer Harrison

Swifties think this AMA red carpet dress is “Mirrorball” coded. To achieve the futuristic vibe, style a metallic rhinestoned dress with equally shiny accessories.

Metallic Dress

Metallic Dress
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Metallic Knee-High Boots

Metallic Knee-High Boots

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Disco Ball Accessories

Disco Ball Accessories

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3/4 Sleeve Glitter Mini Dress

3/4 Sleeve Glitter Mini Dress
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Fearless Taylor Swift Halloween Costume

new york august 27 taylor swift performs during the fearless tour at madison square garden on august 27, 2009 in new york city photo by jason kempingetty images

Jason Kempin

We don’t know how it gets better than this … Nothing screams classic Taylor more than her Fearless era. Curl your hair to match her signature spirals and paint a lucky “13” onto your hand, then grab this Amazon dress that matches the energy to a T. A pair of cowboy boots pulls it together easily.

Glitter Sequin Dress

Glitter Sequin Dress

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Rollda Cowboy Boots

Rollda Cowboy Boots
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Speak Now Taylor Swift Halloween Costume

new york, ny november 22 taylor swift performs onstage during the speak now world tour at madison square garden on november 22, 2011 in new york city taylor swift wrapped up the north american leg of her speak now world tour with two sold out shows at madison square garden this week in 2011, the tour played to capacity crowds in stadiums and arenas over 98 shows in 17 countries spanning three continents, and will continue in 2012 with shows australia and new zealand photo by larry busaccagetty images

Larry Busacca

Ahead of Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), there’s no better time to honor the tour’s most iconic look. Nearly identical to the wedding-crashing ensemble, this halter dress in royal purple is uncanny. A red lip, a ponytail and a guitar tie it all together.

1950s Cocktail Dress

1950s Cocktail Dress

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Liquid Lipstick

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Toy Ukulele

Toy Ukulele

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“You Belong With Me” Taylor Swift Halloween Costume

taylor swift in the you belong with me music video

Taylor Swift/YouTube

If you want to create your own costume, go the route of the songstress’s canon looks. Write out “Junior Jewels” in fabric markers as a callback to the music video’s camp tee, and tote a notebook for extra measure.

Cotton T-Shirt

Cotton T-Shirt
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Flannel Pajama Pants

Flannel Pajama Pants
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Fabric Markers (8-Pack)

Fabric Markers (8-Pack)
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Oversized Horn-Rimmed Glasses

Oversized Horn-Rimmed Glasses
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Evermore Taylor Swift Halloween Costume

taylor swift halloween costumes

Instagram/Taylor Swift

Consider this your Evermore starter pack: Think braids, flannels and peacoats galore. As the “sister album” to Folklore, a distinct woodsy element fits the brand. The “Willow” music video’s witchy capes and storybook aesthetic conjure up more inspiration, too.

Oversized Plaid Shacket

Oversized Plaid Shacket
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Vine Headband

Vine Headband
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Plaid Skirt

Plaid Skirt
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Taylor Swift Song Necklace

Taylor Swift Song Necklace
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“You Need to Calm Down” Taylor Swift Halloween Costume

taylor swift in 'you need to calm down' music video

Taylor Swift/Instagram

Falling into the Lover dreamscape, the era married hues of pastel pinks and blues. Though Taylor never got to tour the 2019 album, a myriad of bold music video looks made up for it. She wears a faux fur fuchsia coat with vintage accessories in the “You Need to Calm Down” music video.

Rhinestone Cat Eye Sunglasses

Rhinestone Cat Eye Sunglasses
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Faux Fur Jacket

Faux Fur Jacket
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Halter Ruched High-Waist Bikini

Halter Ruched High-Waist Bikini
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Plastic Martini Glass

Plastic Martini Glass
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Folklore Taylor Swift Halloween Costume

taylor swift in the cardigan music video

Taylor Swift/YouTube

Give Folklore with images of beige and brown, stripes and plaid, smock-style dresses and of course, cardigans. It’s especially fitting for Halloween with its autumn-inspired cottage-core theme. The original cardigan is no longer available on her merch site, but this Amazon version comes pretty close.

Cardigan Sweater

Cardigan Sweater
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Chemise Dress

Chemise Dress

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Red (Taylor’s Version) Taylor Swift Halloween Costume

taylor swift halloween costumes

Instagram/Taylor Swift

The Red re-recordings swiftly detour into nostalgia fueled by a never-before-heard 10-minute version of “All Too Well.” A trench coat and tweed hat tap the autumnal spirit captured in the album cover. It wouldn’t be complete without a certain red accessory — you can even get the scarf from Taylor’s merch site.

Tweed Paperboy Cap

Tweed Paperboy Cap
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Trench Coat

Trench Coat
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Burgundy Scarf

Burgundy Scarf

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Reputation Taylor Swift Halloween Costume

taylor swift costumes

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Slither into the Reputation era with a costume that channels Taylor’s edgiest ensembles. All-black clothing is the common thread with undertones of snake motifs. You can replicate the aesthetic with minimal effort thanks to an oversized black hoodie and reptilian accessories.

Oversized Hoodie

Oversized Hoodie

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Snake Tights

Snake Tights
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High-Waisted Leather Shorts

High-Waisted Leather Shorts
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Snake Hand Chain

Snake Hand Chain
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Taylor’s Version Halloween Costume

los angeles, california november 24 taylor swift performs onstage during the 2019 american music awards at microsoft theater on november 24, 2019 in los angeles, california photo by tommaso boddiwireimage

Tommaso Boddi

Honored as “Artist of the Decade” at the 2019 AMAs, Taylor made a powerful statement that hinted at her plan to re-record her song catalog. Easily pay homage to the moment by wearing a simple button-down and stamping the titles of her first six albums with lettered stencils and fabric paint.

Oversized Button-Down Shirt

Oversized Button-Down Shirt

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3-Inch Letter Stencils

3-Inch Letter Stencils
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Matte Black Fabric Paint

Matte Black Fabric Paint

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1989 Taylor Swift Halloween Costume

brisbane, australia december 05 taylor swift performs during her 1989 world tour at suncorp stadium on december 5, 2015 in brisbane, australia photo by bradley kanarisgetty images

Bradley Kanaris

It’s the era of hits like “Style” and “Shake It Off” when Taylor hit her full-fledged pop stride with several guest performers in tow. During her 1989 tour, she wore a series of multi-colored sequin jackets over a sparkly black bustier, plus metallic skater skirts indicative of the times.

Sequin Long-Sleeve Jacket

Sequin Long-Sleeve Jacket
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Stretchy Mini Flared Skater Skirt

Stretchy Mini Flared Skater Skirt
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Glitter Halter Tank

Glitter Halter Tank
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Polarized Retro Sunglasses

Polarized Retro Sunglasses
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Jacqueline (she/her) covers all things e-commerce in beauty, lifestyle and beyond for the Good Housekeeping Institute. Before joining GH in 2021, she was a style and beauty reviews fellow at Insider, testing viral trends, reviewing sustainable brands and more. She’s a graduate of the University of Florida’s School of Journalism, with a specialty in magazines and mass communication.

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