{"id":307712,"date":"2025-10-14T09:00:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T14:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/girlslife.com\/?p=307712"},"modified":"2025-10-12T15:37:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-12T20:37:54","slug":"4-diy-taylor-swift-costumes-to-recreate-for-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/make-it-cute\/307712\/4-diy-taylor-swift-costumes-to-recreate-for-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"5 DIY Taylor Swift costumes to recreate for Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-308777 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/taylor-swift-halloween-costumes.jpg\" alt=\"A woman in a gold sequin dress smiles and makes a heart shape with her hands at a stadium concert. The stage behind her displays Taylor Swift The Eras Tour, while fans in colorful DIY costumes inspired by Taylor Swift fill the background.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/taylor-swift-halloween-costumes.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/taylor-swift-halloween-costumes-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/taylor-swift-halloween-costumes-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/taylor-swift-halloween-costumes-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Calling all the spooky Swifties! Halloween is just two weeks away, which means you&#8217;re probably Pinterest boards deep in costume inspo.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re here to make your outfit selection oh-so simple: With all the hype of <em>The Life of a Showgirl<\/em>, there&#8217;s no better time to dress up in a Taylor-approved ensemble. The easiest DIYs, right this way&#8230;<\/p>\n<h3>&#8220;You Belong With Me&#8221; music video outfit<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@carliecam\/video\/7289106349147835694\" data-video-id=\"7289106349147835694\">\n<section><a title=\"@carliecam\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@carliecam?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@carliecam<\/a> make my junior jewels shirt w me \ud83e\udef6\ud83c\udffc\ud83e\udd8b <a title=\"erastour\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/erastour?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#erastour<\/a> <a title=\"taylorswift\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/taylorswift?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#taylorswift<\/a> <a title=\"erastourmovie\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/erastourmovie?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#erastourmovie<\/a> <a title=\"swiftie\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/swiftie?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#swiftie<\/a> <a title=\"swifttok\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/swifttok?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#swifttok<\/a> <a title=\"juniorjewels\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/juniorjewels?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#juniorjewels<\/a> <a title=\"youbelongwithme\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/youbelongwithme?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#youbelongwithme<\/a> <a title=\"taylornation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/taylornation?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#taylornation<\/a> @Taylor Swift @Taylor Nation <a title=\"\u266c you belong with me sped up - r &amp; m &amp;lt3 \u2e06\u2e09\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/you-belong-with-me-sped-up-7104274815153883909?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u266c you belong with me sped up &#8211; r &amp; m &amp;lt3 \u2e06\u2e09<\/a><\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The &#8220;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You Belong With Me&#8221; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">music video showcases tons of memorable looks (brunette Taylor is forever a fave), but the iconic &#8220;Junior Jewels&#8221; tee is an easy and comfy option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To start, you\u2019ll need a plain, baggy white t-shirt. Draw your &#8220;Junior Jewels&#8221; logo in Sharpie, then add your besties&#8217; names and decorate with colorful triangles. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond the shirt, you\u2019ll need a pair of pajama pants (plaid is best, but any will do) and oversized glasses (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.windsorstore.com\/products\/preppy-vibe-oversized-blue-light-glasses-07008000019001?variant=42971665268787&amp;country=US&amp;srsltid=AfmBOoqxvMVm-UNu6NE_87Ss1vPhqbvM_k7XopagYdf2nhhCtiRj6UUPrl0&amp;com_cvv=8fb3d522dc163aeadb66e08cd7450cbbdddc64c6cf2e8891f6d48747c6d56d2c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">these blue-light glasses are only $11!<\/a>). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to go all out? Tuck a &#8220;You ok?&#8221; note in your pocket and whip it out for any photo opps.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The <\/b><b><i>Red<\/i><\/b><b> Eras Tour outfit<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-307714 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Red-Eras-Tour-Outfit-body-image.jpg\" alt=\"A group of performers dressed in red outfits link arms and smile while dancing on stage with bright lights in the background. The person in the center wears a white T-shirt and black shorts.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Red-Eras-Tour-Outfit-body-image.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Red-Eras-Tour-Outfit-body-image-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Red-Eras-Tour-Outfit-body-image-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Ct7DOiqurUX\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@taylorswift<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Iconic in the &#8220;22&#8221; music video, still iconic on the Eras Tour. For the gals who want a costume that feels chic (but still simple to make), this one&#8217;s for you.<\/p>\n<p>Grab a plain white T-shirt (you can snag it at your local craft store) and iron-on letters (try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobbylobby.com\/wearable-art\/iron-ons-appliques\/iron-on-letters-numbers\/embroidered-block-letter-iron-on-patches---1\/p\/30490?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22372698462&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAC-IqNw6Wo4XxhHzDlo4uG8cmemsS&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwo63HBhCKARIsAHOHV_WWMi_jlvi5O_EO1R3D00mvKLHRDYjNgeUDEdBq02FNF8EK3L7K63QaArhiEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">these Embroidered Block Letters, $7, Hobby Lobby<\/a>). With your parents&#8217; permission, carefully press the letters onto your shirt with an iron to recreate one of these iconic phrases:<\/p>\n<p>+ Not a lot going on at the moment<br \/>\n+ Who&#8217;s Taylor Swift anyway? Ew.<br \/>\n+ I bet you think about me<br \/>\n+ I knew you were trouble<\/p>\n<p>Pair your tee with black shorts, Oxfords and a black fedora (and feel free to toss it to one of your adoring fans later on).<\/p>\n<h3><b><i>Lover <\/i><\/b><b>album cover<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-307713 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Lover-album-cover-body-image.jpg\" alt=\"A young woman with long blonde hair stands against a dreamy, pastel-colored background. She has her eyes closed and a pink, glittery heart drawn around her eye, wearing a white top and a calm expression.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Lover-album-cover-body-image.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Lover-album-cover-body-image-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Lover-album-cover-body-image-768x615.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B1fgxY-DsvJ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@taylorswift<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>OK, so you waited until the last minute to costume shop\u2014and you&#8217;ve got T-minus 10 &#8217;til your Halloween bash. Have no fear: This <em>Lover<\/em>-inspired look is practically foolproof.<\/p>\n<p>All you need? Makeup, a pastel top and a cute pair of pants. Dab Vaseline in a heart shape around your eye, then use your ring finger to apply pink face glitter (or pink eyeshadow if you&#8217;re in a pinch). Toss on a candy-colored shirt and jeans, and you&#8217;re golden, girl.<\/p>\n<p>(Psst: If you&#8217;ve got some temporary hair dye lying around\u2014we heart <a href=\"https:\/\/sun-in.com\/fun-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fun In by Sun In<\/a>\u2014that&#8217;ll give your look the perf <em>Lover<\/em> touch.)<\/p>\n<h3><b>The 2021 Grammys dress<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-307715 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Taylor-Swift-grammys-dress-body-image.jpg\" alt=\"Five people dressed formally stand arm-in-arm in front of a tall green hedge; the central figure wears a colorful floral dress, while the others wear dark suits or a black top with a pink skirt.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Taylor-Swift-grammys-dress-body-image.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Taylor-Swift-grammys-dress-body-image-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Taylor-Swift-grammys-dress-body-image-768x577.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CMbOHlpDEyV\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@taylorswift<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of Taylor&#8217;s most iconic looks is the wildflower dress she wore to the 2021 Grammys.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Both elegant and unique, this costume is perfect for the girl who wants to have a niche Halloween costume this year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the base of this outfit, you&#8217;ll need a dress that you\u2019re willing to sacrifice. (Pro tip: If you don\u2019t have one you\u2019re willing to give up, thrifting something cheap is an excellent option.) <\/span>Then, head to the craft store to pick out an array of faux florals\u2014the more colorful the better. Snip the stems off with scissors, then use a hot glue gun to attach the flowers to the dress. Get creative with the spacing, and don&#8217;t be afraid to layer.<\/p>\n<p>Sweep your hair into an updo, slide into some heels and get ready to accept\u00a0the award for Best Halloween Costume!<\/p>\n<h3>Showgirl<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-308779\" src=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-life-of-a-showgirl-halloween-costume.jpg\" alt=\"Two women in silver fringe dresses and boots pose in front of orange streamers, balloons, and gold TLOS letter balloons. Both hold fans, with one rocking a white feathered headpiece\u2014a perfect inspo for DIY Halloween costumes or Taylor Swift costumes.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-life-of-a-showgirl-halloween-costume.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-life-of-a-showgirl-halloween-costume-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-life-of-a-showgirl-halloween-costume-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-life-of-a-showgirl-halloween-costume-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DPVeNSTAGEu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@charlottenip<\/a><\/p>\n<p>An ode to Tay&#8217;s latest album is timely *and* trendy. A Gatsby-inspired tassel dress (search ThredUp for thrifted frocks), boots and flashy accessories (think: paper fans, fake pearls, feather headbands) serve <em>TLOAS<\/em> in the best way. Bonus points if you can incorporate something orange!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Tag us on IG <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/girlslifemag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@girlslifemag<\/a> in your Taylor-inspired Halloween costume for a chance to get featured!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Looking for more Halloween or Fall content? Check these articles out:<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83c\udf83<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/make-it-cute\/303379\/halloween-costumes-inspired-by-your-fave-zombies-4-characters\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halloween costumes inspired by your fave Zombies 4 characters\u00a0<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83c\udf83<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/life\/305290\/put-these-activities-on-your-fall-bucket-list-asap\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put these activities on your fall bucket list ASAP<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83c\udf83<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/make-it-cute\/302386\/fall-decor-you-need-to-make-your-room-extra-cozy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just some (super cute and actually affordable) fall decor to make your room extra cozy<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Top and slider image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CvxfTq1xD4a\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@mccallmirabela<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Calling all the spooky Swifties! Halloween is just two weeks away, which means you&#8217;re probably Pinterest boards deep in costume inspo. We&#8217;re here to make your outfit selection oh-so simple: With all the hype of The Life of a Showgirl, there&#8217;s no better time to dress up in a Taylor-approved ensemble. 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