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Happy Midnights launch day to all who celebrate! For those who endlessly searched for (and analyzed) Easter eggs, who stayed up past midnight, who preordered one (or several) editions of Taylor Swift’s new album, these Taylor Swift “Anti-Hero” costume ideas are for you. The video, written and directed by Swift, is deliciously layered and humor-laced, cutting through the acidity of the song’s tale about being your own worst enemy.
If you’re looking for a last-minute costume, a look inspired by one of the Taylor Swiftian-ghosts is it. (Though Carmy from The Bear or Mrs. George from Mean Girls are also pretty easy to pull off.) However! If you have a few days to wait for delivery, Swift’s rabble-rousing shadow side is a fun costume to rock. (And it makes for a great outfit to wear during her Eras tour—just sayin’.)
Just note that we’re really close to Halloween, so double-check the shipping dates before you order!
The “Anti-Hero”-Inspired Ghost Costume
- Gray floral sheets, $25 at Target or $40 at Amazon (with one-day delivery)
- Brown wide-brim hat, $18 at Amazon
- Brown gardening gloves, $13 at Amazon
- Cat ears headband, $6 at Amazon
- Daisy sunglasses, $12 for two pairs at Amazon
A Look Inspired by Taylor Swift’s Inner “Anti-Hero”
- Striped bodysuit, $33 at Amazon (alts: this $35 striped Amazon find; a long-sleeve rainbow striped bodysuit, $13 at Shein, Diagonal stripe swimsuit, $18 at Amazon, as well as this bodysuit from our Barbiecore post, $27 at Amazon with Prime delivery)
- Orange & gold booty shorts, $28+ at Etsy (or shimmery gold ones from Amazon, $25)
- Knee-high faux-snakeskin boots, $80 at Amazon
- Star eyeliner stamp, $9 at Amazon
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Craving more Taylor Swift-inspired outfit ideas? We’ve got 11 looks for you right here.
Lead photo: “Anti-Hero” music video, Republic Records/YouTube
Editor’s Note: This post originally ran on Oct. 21, 2022. The links have been updated in light of Swift’s upcoming Eras tour.
