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“Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” Smashes Box Office Records

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First stadiums. Now movie theaters – Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour smashes box office records.

A Smash at the Box Office

The show is selling out across the country, whether it be live or on the screen. This weekend was ‘opening weekend’ for The Eras Tour film, and, while the official numbers are not out at the time of publishing this article, we do know Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour film is the highest-grossing concert film in domestic box office history. The movie is estimated to have brought in approximately $95 million. And that is this weekend alone! Now, I say that because it is a lot more than “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never” in 2011. In Bieber’s entire run, the concert film only brought in $73 million.

To put that all in perspective, the current record holder for an October open is 2019’s “Joker” which brought in $96 million its opening weekend.

 

And consider this …

The film didn’t even exist a few months ago. Nor did anyone even know it would, or that it would be in movie theaters. Taylor’s concert film took an iconoclastic path to success, just as she did. The film is not distributed by a major studio because Taylor struck up a deal with AMC theaters, the world’s largest theater chain. And advertising? There wasn’t any. None that she paid for, anyway. The only advertising, really, was what Taylor mentioned on her social media accounts.

Bigger than Michael Jackson?

EntertainmentWeekly claims Taylor’s global number for the first weekend at the box office will look something like $128 million, which dwarfs Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” in 2009 which brought in about $74 million in its opening weekend.

Now, let’s talk about what Taylor brings in … According to Variety, Taylor gets to take home about 57% of ticket sales. That means she made $54 million dollars this weekend alone. What is even more mind-blowing, is that it is a pittance compared to what she will make from the live tour. We’re talking billions.

Here's How to Wear Your Era to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour

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If you’re a true T.Swizzle fan, you know your job at the Eras Tour is to look the part. We found some affordable options to dress just like Tay Tay! Whether you’re going to the show or having your own T-Swift party at home, it all starts with the fit.  

Taylor Swift dresses for her concerts in a variety of ways, but she always looks stylish and put-together. She often wears dresses, skirts, and high heels, but she has also been known to wear jeans and sneakers. She always accessorizes her outfits with jewelry, hats, and sunglasses. 

Taylor’s concert outfits often reflect the theme of her current album or tour. For example, during her 1989 World Tour, she wore a lot of 1980s-inspired fashion, including neon colors, shoulder pads, and big hair. During her Reputation Stadium Tour, she wore a lot of black and red, with edgy details like leather and studs. During the Eras Tour, you’ll see Taylor bring back many of these looks, albeit with a new, fresh twist. Each era of Taylor’s career is represented on this tour, so pick your favorite and dress the part!

  • Taylor Swift Tour (2006–08):

    This was Swift’s debut concert tour in support of her self-titled debut album. She came right out of the gate with monster hits like Tim McGraw, Picture to Burn, Teardrops on My Guitar, and Our Song.

  • Women’s Floral V Neck Spaghetti Strap Button Down Sundress

    This flowery dress definitely gives us Taylor Swift debut vibes. It has that innocent look that age 15-16 Taylor was rocking.

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  • High-Low Halter Handkerchief Long Dress

    If short isn’t your style you can always go with a longer dress!

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  • Women's Cowgirl Embroidered Mid-Calf Western Boots

    Don’t forget the boots (pick your favorite color!)

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  • Fearless Tour (2008–10):

    This was Swift’s second concert tour in support of her second studio album, Fearless. This album gave us hits like Love Story and You Belong With Me.

  • Sequin Fringe Flapper Dance

    We’re all thinking about that gorgeous sequin dress she wore for tour with this one right! Seriously, this is a great choice for any Fearless lovers out there.

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  • Iridescent Military Hat

    You can’t go wrong with the majorette look. I mean it was the look for “You Belong With Me.” So if you’re piecing your costume together this would totally work.

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  • Majorette Costume for Girls

    And if you’re bringing along your little one who wants to participate this adorable majorette costume is the perfect option!

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  • Speak Now World Tour (2011–12):

    This was Swift’s third concert tour in support of her third studio album, Speak Now. This is the album when Taylor started really moving into the pop genre, but country stations still held on to songs like Mean.

  • Women's Vintage Polka Audrey Dress

    This looks so similar to Taylor’s own purple halter dresses that she wore while on tour! This would be such a cute look.

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  • Nude Character Shoes

    And if you’re looking for the perfect shoe to go with the purple dress. Take a page out of Taylor’s book with these nude character shoes. If you’re feeling like a project, you could also add some glitter!

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  • The Red Tour (2013–14):

    This was Swift’s fourth concert tour in support of her fourth studio album, Red. Taylor proved in this album and tour that she’s not a little girl anymore. The album gave us songs like I Knew You Were Trouble, 22, and We Are Never Getting  Back Together.

  • Women's Sequins High Waist Shorts

    The sequin shorts were the look! It’s vintage Taylor and continues to show how awesome her progression in style.

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  • Women's Polka Dots Body Suit

    While I wasn’t able to find the exact style of sequin top she wore during this tour, this body suit would be super cute and a great option for you crafty folks to make it into an iconic Taylor Swift-inspired outfit.

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  • A Lot Going On At The Moment Shirt

    Now, if you religiously watched the “22” music video or have been paying attention to Taylor’s own Eras Tour outfits then this will be an obvious choice. If not, the “22” music video featured Taylor in black shorts, a black hat, red low-style sneakers, and of course a white shirt reading “Not a lot going on at the moment.” For Eras Tour, though, Taylor has put her own spin on her own classic with a sparkly red part of the shirt now reading “A Lot going on at the moment.” She’s an icon really.

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  • Red Heart Sunglasses

    I mean… it’s not a Red album-inspired outfit if you don’t include the red heart sunglasses! Plus, these are super cute.

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  • 1989 World Tour (2015):

    This was Swift’s fifth concert tour in support of her fifth studio album, 1989. This album brought Taylor back to her birth year, and she showed us a more mature, little bit darker version of the Taylor we’ve grown to know and love. It’s somewhat of a coming of age album with songs like Bad Blood, Blank Space, and Shake It Off. 

  • Women's Sequin Bomber Jacket

    Taylor’s sequin jacket during the 1989 tour was all we Swifties could think about! This one would definitely fit the vibe if you’re planning on doing a 1989-inspired outfit for Eras Tour.

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  • Wrap Halter Top

    This would be great under the jacket or even on it’s own.

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  • Women's Metallic Stretchy Flared Mini Skater Skirt

    Complete the jacket look with this metallic blue skirt!

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  • Reputation Stadium Tour (2017–18):

    This was Swift’s sixth concert tour in support of her sixth studio album, Reputation. Okay, I thought 1989 was a little darker. It doesn’t compare with Reputation. This album gave us songs like Look What You Made Me Do, I Did Something Bad, and Don’t Blame Me.

  • Women's Black Thigh High Suede Booties

    And you can complete the look with these thigh high boots! I mean, they are just stunning!

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  • The Lover Era (2019):

    Taylor’s seventh studio album was Lover, and it gave us some incredible tracks like “Cruel Summer,” “Paper Rings,” “Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince,” (which also inspired the title of her documentary Miss Americana), and of course the titular track “Lover.” This era is known for pastels and flowy, dreamy looks.

  • Women's Puff Sleeve Tulle Princess Dress

    This just immediately gives us Lover vibes. It feels just like the cover of the album and would look so stunning at the show!

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  • Women Butterfly Applique Corset

    The minute we saw this, we knew it had to be included. The gorgeous corset has just the perfect Lover vibes. Plus if you pair it with a cute pair of demin shorts and the next time you have the full look!

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  • Rhinestone Fishnets

    Taylor loves her glitter, and sparkly fishnets are just such a look! Plus it would look so cute with the purple butterfly corset.

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  • Forklore/Evermore (2020):

    Taylor was busy during the start of the Pandemic. She released not only one but two studio albums. The sister albums of Folklore and Evermore really start to show off Taylor’s storytelling abilities. The songs also take on a more indie/folk sound (which we continue to see in Midnights).

  • White Smock Dress

    For a Folklore-inspired outfit, you’ll want to stick to neutrals. Whites, beiges, and the occasional plaid are the current vibe. This smock dress is a really good option as the base of your outfit. It’s great because for the next item… you’re really only going to want it for the photo op.

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  • Cream Lace Dress

    Since Evermore didn’t get a dedicated tour, this next outfit ensemble is inspired by the “willow” music video. This cream lace dress is the base. It’s similar to what Taylor wore during the video!

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  • Green Cloak

    Another important piece from the video is the green cloak she wears. If you’re going to do an Evermore outfit, we’re planning on fully leaning into it!

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  • Bubble Pearl Double Crown Headband

    Lastly, is the pearl headband she wears. This one was our favorite when we were looking for a specific headband to match the outfit.

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  • The Eras Tour (2023):

    The Eras Tour includes songs from all of Taylor’s eras, including albums (Lover and Folklore, as well as her current album Midnights) she didn’t tour with because of the pandemic. This is our first chance to see these songs live as well as her new album.

  • Black Fringe body suit

    Since so many of the outfits for Eras tour are paying homage to Taylor’s previous outfits, its hard to pick a favorite. But the black sequin body suit she wears on tour right now is a very awesome Taylor look. While not everyone can look like Taylor, this gorgeous black fringe body suit would be a great choice for anyone going to Eras Tour that wanted a more understated look.

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Please note that items are in stock and prices are accurate at the time we published this list. Have an idea for a fun theme for a gift idea list you’d like us to create?  Drop us a line at shopping@bbgi.com. 

Andie Summers has been the morning show host on XTU for the past 25 years. She is a two-time CMA Major Market Personality of the Year winner and two-time Gracie Award recipient from the Alliance for Women in Media. As a content creator for XTU, Andie enjoys sharing parenting and travel tips, and loves helping you shop online with Must Haves.

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