Although most of us know her for her music career, it’s hard to deny that Taylor Swift knows how to rock a fashion trend. Whether she’s in the VIP box of a football stadium or on stage for one of her world-wide Eras tour shows, the “Tortured Poets Department” singer has proven time and time again she knows how to rock an outfit that thousands will instantly want to recreate themselves. Who else couldn’t stop fawning over her oversized, leather blazer and boots ensemble last fall, or her winning 2024 Super Bowl look?
Other times, though, Swift’s getup misses the mark. Hey, we all have that experience once in a while. With the A-list superstar, though, it’s a little more surprising considering she has stylists and a near-unlimited pool of resources. From bizarre color palette choices on the red carpet, to awkward attempts at nailing TikTok trends, let’s take a look at these rare moments where Swift looked less-than-perfect.
Taylor Swift’s 2015 VMA pantsuit lacked elegance
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Taylor Swift’s “1989” era was all about bringing the glitz and shine to her looks, and this was no better evidenced than at the 2015 MTV Music Video Awards. Up until then, the public had gotten used to seeing Swift in long, elegant gowns for the occasion. But for this event, she decided to switch things up and wore a glittering houndstooth two piece set by Ashish. The fitted top was cropped at the ribcage, and the pants were cut like joggers.
The 2024 Grammy’s look was giving costume party
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High glam doesn’t always guarantee elegance. Though Swift has a solid track record with looking fabulous in lengthy dresses at the Grammys, things took a turn at the 2024 event. That year, Swift took a risk by opting for a full-length, white Schiaparelli gown with a bunched waist and a thigh-high slit. The ensemble was a bit of an unusual choice for Swift, especially as she paired it with long, black opera gloves, black heels, and several choker necklaces. In some ways, it seemed she was trying to make herself look as if she stepped out of a black and white film, but instead, it looked more like she come straight from a costume..
