Style Evolution: Taylor Swift

By Alyssa Croezen. 13 Dec 2019 9:20 AM

From “Our Song” to “Lover”, Taylor Swift has seamlessly transitioned from a country cutie into the pop star princess we know and love today.

Along with her music transformation, the singer/songwriter has gone through the ultimate overhaul in fashion. In celebration of her 30th birthday on December 13, we’re taking a walk down memory lane to relive the “You Need To Calm Down” songstress’ changing style over the years.

2006: 41st Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards

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2009: 44th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards

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2012: 47th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards

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2017: DirecTV NOW Super Saturday Night Concert

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2019: InStyle 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards Party

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2006: 41st Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards
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In 2006, Taylor made her mark as a country darling on one of her first red carpets in a multi-coloured halter dress paired with brown leather cowboy boots.
2006: CMA Awards
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Taylor switched her style up while on the 2006 CMA Awards red carpet, opting for this gothic Elvira gown and matching gloves while still rocking her signature blonde curls.
2007: CMT Awards
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The following year, the “Our Song” songstress made waves in this blue and seafoam green strapless gown while attending the CMT Awards.
2008: Grammy Awards
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Inspired by a bouquet of violets, Taylor stepped out on the 2008 Grammy Awards red carpet in a strapless purple gown adorned with tiny flowers.
2008: Met Gala
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Taylor turned heads at the 2008 Met Gala in New York City in this stunning gold chain-link gown, perfectly fitting with the Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy theme.
2009: 44th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards
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A lady in red! Taylor was a vision in a cherry red Angel Sanchez one-shouldered gown paired with coordinating lipstick and a sleek updo while on the carpet at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas.
2009: MTV Video Music Awards
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Kanye West may have stolen the limelight from Taylor on stage, but the musician shined on the red carpet at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in this Kaufman Franco sparkling gown.
2010: Grammy Awards
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Taylor struck a pose in this intricate blue sequin Kaufman Franco gown while attending the 2010 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles (where she nabbed four trophies).
2010: American Music Awards
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Changing up her hairstyle to a sleek and straight look, Taylor stunned in this embellished Collette Dinnigan mini-dress while making her way down the carpet at the 2010 American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
2011: Teen Choice Awards
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Channelling her inner Marilyn Monroe, Taylor opted for this white Rafael Cennamo silk halter dress with a full A-line skirt while attending the 2011 Teen Choice Awards.
2011: Nashville Symphony Ball
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Taylor made quite the entrance in this Princess-like colourful Reem Acra tulle gown before being honoured with the prestigious Harmony award at the 2011 Nashville Symphony ball.
2012: 47th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards
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Taylor was white-hot in this outstanding J. Mendel gown with metallic gold accents and cutouts while walking down the carpet at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.
2012: Billboard Music Awards
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Rocking the sleek, straight ‘do again, Taylor stepped out at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards in style in this red chiffon Elie Saab gown.
2013: People’s Choice Awards
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Taylor turned heads in this plunging white Ralph Lauren gown matched with ice blue drop earrings and a braided updo while kicking off the year at the 2013 People’s Choice Awards.
2013: Billboard Music Awards
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It was the year of the mini-dress for Taylor, as she stepped out in this vibrant cobalt blue Zuhair Murad dress at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards.
2013: American Music Awards
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Taylor was the ultimate golden girl at the 2013 American Music Awards, opting for this striking gold Julien Macdonald mini-dress featuring a nude-illusion neckline.
2014: Met Gala
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Taylor made a grand entrance at the 2014 Met Gala in a gorgeous soft peach Oscar de la Renta gown paired with a bold red lip.
2014: American Music Awards
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Changing it up in 2014, Taylor stood out backstage at the American Music Awards in this emerald green Michael Kors custom gown that featured an illusion neckline and waist.
2015: Grammy Awards
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In 2015, Taylor continued her run of bold looks, stepping out at the 2015 Grammy Awards in this teal Elie Saab gown complimented by bright fuchsia heels.
2016: Grammy Awards
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Opting for a more warm toned look, Taylor made an entrance at the 2016 Grammy Awards in this Atelier Versace coral-and-fuchsia two-piece, with the skirt revealing a coordinating leotard bottom.
2016: iHeartRadio Music Awards
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In 2016, Taylor surprised her fashion fans by rocking a bold black sequin Saint Laurent jumpsuit while on the red carpet at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
2016: Met Gala
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Debuting her bleach blonde bob on the red carpet, Taylor rocked her most daring look yet at the 2016 Met Gala, stepping out in a metallic ruffled Louis Vuitton mini paired with a dark maroon lip and black knee-high gladiator heels.
2017: DirecTV NOW Super Saturday Night Concert
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After laying low for most of 2017 writing “Reputation”, Taylor returned to the stage in this black beaded Atelier Versace jumpsuit with Swarovski crystal accents at the DirecTV NOW Super Saturday Night concert in Houston.
2018: Billboard Music Awards
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The songstress stepped out on her first red carpet in over two years at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards, opting for her signature look in this blush Atelier Versace velvet gown with detailed feather embroidery.
2018: American Music Awards
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Taylor stood out on the 2018 American Music Awards red carpet in this futuristic Balmain long-sleeve mini matched with coordinating thigh-high boots.
2019: InStyle 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards Party
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The singer/songwriter kicked off 2019 in style, rocking a sleek custom off-the-shoulder Versace gown at InStyle's 76th annual Golden Globe Awards party.
2019: Billboard Music Awards
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Going short but sweet, Taylor stunned in a lavender Raisa & Vanessa minidress at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.
2019: MTV Video Music Awards
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Taylor turned heads at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards in a multi-coloured Versace blazer-dress and a crystallized pink bodysuit. The musician finished off the look with a pair of Christian Louboutin thigh-high boots.
2019: American Music Awards
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The "You Need To Calm Down" songstress was a vision in green as she made her way down the 2019 American Music Awards red carpet in a sultry Julien Macdonald gown paired with black thigh-high boots.
2019: Billboard Women In Music
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Taylor finished 2019 with a bang, stepping out at the 2019 Billboard Women in Music event in a blue Oscar de la Renta chain-accented jumpsuit paired with shimmering gold heels.

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