01of 12Denise Truscello/WireImageIn 2006, Swift — who was born in Pennsylvania and moved to Hendersonville with her family at 14 years old to pursue a country music career — was just beginning her rise to superstardom. With her debut single “Tim McGraw” hitting a very respectable No. 6 onBillboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, the singer (then just 16 years old) rocked a truly country get-up at the Academy of Country Music Awards: a floral-patterned halter dress and cowboy boots.“I used to stand back there and be waiting in the lines to get autographs, so it’s completely surreal,” she toldCountry Weeklymonths before the release of her debut albumTaylor Swift. “Although, it has been a long time waiting for this and working for this and trying so hard to get here, it feels amazing to be sitting here.”
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In 2006, Swift — who was born in Pennsylvania and moved to Hendersonville with her family at 14 years old to pursue a country music career — was just beginning her rise to superstardom. With her debut single “Tim McGraw” hitting a very respectable No. 6 onBillboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, the singer (then just 16 years old) rocked a truly country get-up at the Academy of Country Music Awards: a floral-patterned halter dress and cowboy boots.
“I used to stand back there and be waiting in the lines to get autographs, so it’s completely surreal,” she toldCountry Weeklymonths before the release of her debut albumTaylor Swift. “Although, it has been a long time waiting for this and working for this and trying so hard to get here, it feels amazing to be sitting here.”
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“This is my first VMAs, and just being on the red carpet is so overwhelming and amazing,” she said on the red carpet. “I’m not gonna win! It’s just cool to be here.”
03of 12Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesIt’s been 10 years since Swift’sFearlesstour (here she is on stage at Madison Square Garden) and much has changed. One thing that hasn’t? Swift’s love for glitter and sparkle.
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It’s been 10 years since Swift’sFearlesstour (here she is on stage at Madison Square Garden) and much has changed. One thing that hasn’t? Swift’s love for glitter and sparkle.
04of 12Dan MacMedan/WireImageTwo years later, Swift showed off a more sophisticated look at the 2010 Grammys with a form-fitting sparkly blue gown.Making her way up to the stage, the singer was in total shock as she accepted her award for album of the year. “Oh wow, thank you so much. I just hope that you know how much this means to me,” she said. “Our families are freaking out in their living rooms. My dad and my little brother are losing their minds in the living room right now. This is for my dad. Thank you for all those times that you said I could do whatever I wanted in life, and my mom, you’re my best friend.“Later that year, she released her third studio album,Speak Now, which she wrote entirely on her own.
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Two years later, Swift showed off a more sophisticated look at the 2010 Grammys with a form-fitting sparkly blue gown.
Making her way up to the stage, the singer was in total shock as she accepted her award for album of the year. “Oh wow, thank you so much. I just hope that you know how much this means to me,” she said. “Our families are freaking out in their living rooms. My dad and my little brother are losing their minds in the living room right now. This is for my dad. Thank you for all those times that you said I could do whatever I wanted in life, and my mom, you’re my best friend.”
Later that year, she released her third studio album,Speak Now, which she wrote entirely on her own.
05of 12Larry Busacca/Getty Images"I’m still a little surprised every time we pull into a stadium,” Swift toldRolling Stonewhile in the middle of her sold-outSpeak Nowtour in 2012. “It’s really nuts.“Here, the star shows off another glittery ensemble on stage.
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“I’m still a little surprised every time we pull into a stadium,” Swift toldRolling Stonewhile in the middle of her sold-outSpeak Nowtour in 2012. “It’s really nuts.”
Here, the star shows off another glittery ensemble on stage.
06of 12Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagicFive months before dropping her pop-leaning albumRedin 2012, Swift looked, well, red-hot at theBillboardMusic Awards. Her naturally curly hair had also been straightened and she sported some chic blunt bangs. (She had a similar look on herRedalbum cover.)
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Five months before dropping her pop-leaning albumRedin 2012, Swift looked, well, red-hot at theBillboardMusic Awards. Her naturally curly hair had also been straightened and she sported some chic blunt bangs. (She had a similar look on herRedalbum cover.)
07of 12Taylor Swift’s Red Tour.Scott Barbour/TAS/Getty Images for TASThere was still plenty of sparkle on Swift’sRedtour in 2013, but the singer also put on a new persona: circus ring leader.“Once Taylor created her set list for the tour and the choreography was discussed, the design process was in full effect to incorporate Taylor’s ideas,” costume andwardrobe designer Marina Toybina toldThe Hollywood Reporterat the time.
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Taylor Swift’s Red Tour.Scott Barbour/TAS/Getty Images for TAS
There was still plenty of sparkle on Swift’sRedtour in 2013, but the singer also put on a new persona: circus ring leader.
“Once Taylor created her set list for the tour and the choreography was discussed, the design process was in full effect to incorporate Taylor’s ideas,” costume andwardrobe designer Marina Toybina toldThe Hollywood Reporterat the time.
08of 12James Devaney/GC ImagesIn 2014, Swift embraced New York as her home base — and adopted the city’s all-black uniform. Two days after releasing her first pure pop album1989, the star — who rocked a new lob — sat front and center at a Knicks game in head-to-toe black.“Welcome to New York,” indeed!
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In 2014, Swift embraced New York as her home base — and adopted the city’s all-black uniform. Two days after releasing her first pure pop album1989, the star — who rocked a new lob — sat front and center at a Knicks game in head-to-toe black.
“Welcome to New York,” indeed!
09of 12Bradley Kanaris/Getty ImagesOn her1989tour in 2015, Swift continued channeling the glitz and glam of New York City, rocking sunglasses, sparkly track jackets, crop tops and bedazzled (of course!) mini skirts on stage.“I really like my life right now,”she toldRolling Stone. “I have friends around me all the time. I’ve started painting more. I’ve been working out a lot. I’ve started to really take pride in being strong. I love the album I made. I love that I moved to New York. So in terms of being happy, I’ve never been closer to that.”
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On her1989tour in 2015, Swift continued channeling the glitz and glam of New York City, rocking sunglasses, sparkly track jackets, crop tops and bedazzled (of course!) mini skirts on stage.
“I really like my life right now,”she toldRolling Stone. “I have friends around me all the time. I’ve started painting more. I’ve been working out a lot. I’ve started to really take pride in being strong. I love the album I made. I love that I moved to New York. So in terms of being happy, I’ve never been closer to that.”
10of 12Gotham/GC ImagesAfter a very public feud with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West, Swift chose to go under the radar for months in 2016 and only began emerging before the release of her record-breaking albumreputation.During the slithery, snake-filled era, the superstar ditched the girly dresses and opted for edgier pieces, including studded booties, distressed denim and oversized hoodies.
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After a very public feud with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West, Swift chose to go under the radar for months in 2016 and only began emerging before the release of her record-breaking albumreputation.
During the slithery, snake-filled era, the superstar ditched the girly dresses and opted for edgier pieces, including studded booties, distressed denim and oversized hoodies.
11of 12SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP/Getty ImagesSwift’s curls also made an epic return on her 2018 tour — but gone was the bright red lip from1989. Instead, the singer often painted her lips a dark, brooding hue. And though some of her tour costumes included pops of color (Tide Pod dress, anyone?), the star’s wardrobe on stage included sleek, dark looks that represented the rebellious themes of her sixth studio album.
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Swift’s curls also made an epic return on her 2018 tour — but gone was the bright red lip from1989. Instead, the singer often painted her lips a dark, brooding hue. And though some of her tour costumes included pops of color (Tide Pod dress, anyone?), the star’s wardrobe on stage included sleek, dark looks that represented the rebellious themes of her sixth studio album.
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Her social media feedshave also taken on a similar aesthetic and are now filled with hearts, pastel colors and jewels.
source: people.com
