13 Best Taylor Swift Halloween Costume Ideas to DIY in 2023

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

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.

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

Glitter Shorts

Heart-Shaped Sunglasses

“Lavender Haze” Taylor Swift Halloween Costume

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

Glitter Party Dress

“Mirrorball” Taylor Swift Halloween Costume

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 Knee-High Boots

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Disco Ball Accessories

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3/4 Sleeve Glitter Mini Dress

Fearless Taylor Swift Halloween Costume

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

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Rollda Cowboy Boots

Speak Now Taylor Swift Halloween Costume

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

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Maybelline Liquid Lipstick

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Toy Ukulele

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“You Belong With Me” Taylor Swift Halloween Costume

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

Flannel Pajama Pants

Fabric Markers (8-Pack)

Oversized Horn-Rimmed Glasses

Evermore Taylor Swift Halloween Costume

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

Vine Headband

Plaid Skirt

Taylor Swift Song Necklace

“You Need to Calm Down” Taylor Swift Halloween Costume

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

Faux Fur Jacket

Halter Ruched High-Waist Bikini

Plastic Martini Glass

Folklore Taylor Swift Halloween Costume

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

Chemise Dress

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Red (Taylor’s Version) Taylor Swift Halloween Costume

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

Trench Coat

Burgundy Scarf

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Reputation Taylor Swift Halloween Costume

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

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Snake Tights

High-Waisted Leather Shorts

Snake Hand Chain

Taylor’s Version Halloween Costume

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

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3-Inch Letter Stencils

Matte Black Fabric Paint

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1989 Taylor Swift Halloween Costume

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

Stretchy Mini Flared Skater Skirt

Glitter Halter Tank

Polarized Retro Sunglasses

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