Discover: 7 Outfit Formulas Taylor Swift Returns to Era After Era

A pleated mini skirt hates to see her coming.

Taylor Swift walking down the street in a collard shirt dress

Though Taylor Swift has successfully pivoted from country darling, to red-lipped hipster, to cottagecore cozy girl, to glamorous vixen (just to name a few) she somehow has managed to do so using only a handful of looks.

All she does is take her seven most trusted outfit equations and adapt them to her current aesthetic—it’s really as simple as that.

Over-the-knee boots, for example, are a calling card in her wardrobe and have been for the last six (6) albums, dating all the way back to her rebellious Reputation days.

Back then, she styled them with graphic hoodies and serpentine motifs. Today, they remain a pivotal part of her look—specifically, her WAG style. She’s attended dozens of Kansas City Chiefs games wearing thigh-high boots, denim shorts, and corset tops.

The pop star applies this concept to all her favorite outfits—and, thankfully, she makes it easy for fans to do the same. Honoring her “girl next door” persona, Swift’s accessible style can be recreated with everyday items that actual girls next door probably already own (and, if not, can be acquired with a quick trip to Zara).

Ahead, I’m breaking down her most-worn looks—from one Swiftie to another.

1. Corset Tops

Taylor Swift is seen in Nomad wearing a denim corset top and skirt on September 13, 2023
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When Taylor Swift compared herself to an “old cardigan,” she couldn’t have been more wrong. Because the singer has a favorite top and it’s without a doubt the corset style. Red carpets, after-parties, game days, sold-out shows—you name it, she’s probably worn a corset top there. And iterations run the gamut. Swift has worn satin styles, tapestry takes, denim versions, and corsets covered completely in rhinestones. Take a page out of Swift’s book and pop one on with any given pant/skirt style for a look worthy of an international pop star.

Taylor Swift arrives to a NYFW after party at Electric Lady Studio on September 11, 2024
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2. Over the Knee Boots

Taylor Swift arrives ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs v Baltimore Ravens game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in a denim corset top, denim shorts, and over the knee boots
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A thigh-high boot must hate to see Taylor Swift coming. The singer has more styles in her repertoire than 2017 Ariana Grande. She’s partial to the classic black leather, but the pop star has also worn white and red styles for football games, and even has a snake-embossed brown pair, for Easter Egg purposes. These baddies play best with short-shorts, cropped minis, and oversized shirts worn as dresses—all combinations Swift has personally sported on multiple occasions.

Taylor Swift is seen arriving to Nobu Downtown in Financial District in knee high boots
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3. School Girl Skirts

Taylor Swift in a pleated skirt and knee high boots
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All the camo print and snakeskin in the world can’t keep Swift from her rightful place, as the poster child of the “dark academia” movement. In between shows, the star reverts back to her natural state of being—and 9 times out of 10, that means a pleated mini skirt. She mixes and matches the school girl favorite with bodysuits and button-downs and sweatshirts and crop tops—essentially, every type of blouse in existence. Swift loves this look for date night (cc: Travis Kelce), but can confirm: it also works remarkably well in an office setting.

Taylor Swift in a pleated skirt, button down, and baseball hat
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4. Plaid Trench Coats

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are seen leaving the SNL after party on October 15, 2023
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Swift has never said no to a plaid print in her life, but few garments have seen more airtime in the A-lister’s wardrobe than the classic trench coat. Something about the style feels collegiate and distinctly British—and as a self-described “Tennasee Stella McCartney,” this absolutely tracks for Swift. Pop one on over black trousers or a mini dress to give off a similar vibe.

 Taylor Swift is seen in Manhattan wearing a plaid trench coat on December 05, 2023
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5. Short Skirt, Long Jacket

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are seen on October 11, 2024 in New York City
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As music’s resident “good girl,” many of Swift’s favorite outfits toe the line between sex appeal and innocence. She loves to balance a revealing neckline or short hem with a long coat or thigh-grazing boot style. This combo falls directly into that category. Ankle-length coats give a bit more coverage to spicier looks, while also adding interest via proportion play.

Taylor Swift is seen in the Meatpacking District on December 28, 2024 in New York City.
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6. Preppy Leather Coats

 Taylor Swift is seen at a bar on December 12, 2023 in New York, New York
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Swift’s personal style is more “fresh out the library” than “fresh out the slammer.” And, as such, she has the ability to make even the most traditionally edgy pieces, like leather jackets, feel appropriate for a Medieval Literature class. How does she do it? She opts out of the typical moto cut and, instead, goes for preppier silhouettes, such as blazers and trench coats. Similar to her other beloved outerwear styles, you can’t go wrong wearing these with chunky boots and a black Going Out Top.

Taylor Swift is seen in the West Village on October 27, 2023 in a leather blazer
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7. High-Glamour Faux Fur

Taylor Swift is seen in Lower East Side in a black dress and faux fur wrap
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Swift’s sparkles-and-fur look is most closely associated with her Midnights album, but the “Anti-Hero” singer has been popping on plush coats for several eras now. Though the star famously paired a hot pink coat with a bikini in her “You Need to Calm Down” video, she typically layers the luxe outerwear over glitzy mini dresses, doubling up on extravagance. The opulent look is a winner for girls’ nights, date nights, and every manner of cocktail party.

Taylor Swift attends the Republic Records MTV VMA 2022 after party at the Fleur Room in Chelsea on August 29, 2022
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