For those who endlessly search for (and analyze) Taylor Swift’s music video Easter eggs, who planned entire vacations around the Eras tour, who preordered one (or several) editions of her albums, these Taylor Swift “Anti-Hero” outfit and costume ideas are for you. Since I first shared these looks in 2022—right after the “Anti-Hero” video dropped—you’ve been coming back for more Swift party ideas, and I am so grateful, so I keep updating this post as links die out and prices change.
After all, the fashion—and video itself—deserve to be celebrated. While the initial cut received some flak, Swift took note, listening to fans and altering it to be a bit more sensitive to its potentially triggering scale scene. The end result, written and directed by Swift, is a video that’s deliciously layered and humor-laced, cutting through the acidity of the song’s tale about being your own worst enemy.
So, whether you just like the looks in the video or are in need of a look for a Swift-themed party (psst: I’ve got punny menu ideas too!), look no further.
And, because this post tends to get traction year-round, if you’re looking for a last-minute Halloween 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. (It’s one of my favorite Eras-inspired outfit ideas, honestly.)
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, $15 at Target or $40 at Amazon (with one-day delivery)
- Brown wide-brim hat, $28 at Amazon
- Brown gardening gloves, $16 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, $35 at Amazon (ALTs: a long-sleeve rainbow striped bodysuit, $14 at Shein; a spaghetti strap swimsuit, $18 at Amazon, as well as this bodysuit from our Barbiecore post, $27 at Amazon with Prime delivery)
- Orange & gold sequin booty shorts, $23 at Amazon (or shimmery gold ones from Amazon, $25)
- Knee-high faux-snakeskin boots, from $39 at Amazon
- Star eyeliner stamp, $9 at Amazon
This post contains affiliate links, and purchases made through those links help fund the operation of this site. LBW is in no way affiliated with Taylor Swift or Republic Records/Universal Music Group; we’re just fans, providing costume ideas for other fans.
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 since been updated to ensure accuracy.
*Yes, yes, I know—the Chiefs may not even be in Super Bowl 2025! But right now, they’re favored to be there, and if they’re there, it’s a safe bet Swift will be too. So let’s prep early, shall we?
