We look at Taylor Swift's style evolution from cowboy boots and shimmer to sleek squad leader.
From the girl-next-door country star to one of the world's leading music icons, Taylor Swift's career has changed just as much as her style - and dare we say, boyfriends too.
When Swifty broke onto the music scene with her eponymous debut album back in 2006, she was the teenagiest teenager imaginable. She was 16 years old, singing about unrequited high school love and her wardrobe comprised of junior prom style dresses, cowboy boots and curls, lots and lots of curls.
Fast-forward a few years (and we mean, literally a few), and her style has evolved into that of a sleek, all-American icon. The hair has been lobbed off and died peroxide blonde to perfectly complement her new power wardrobe that earns her spot on many a best dressed list.
The former Marie Claire cover star is no stranger to the red carpet - she's been a fixture at music award ceremonies since her late teens - so it's no surprise that she's honed a much-loved polished style that's contemporary as it is sassy. Think thigh-high splits, bedazzling cocktail dresses and super sleek Oscars-worthy gowns.
For upping her glam game, she now calls on the likes of Oscar de la Renta, Gucci or Carolina Herrera - switching between fairytale floor-length gowns or sassy mini dresses.
By day, she's gone from her country roots via her preppy Harry Styles days full of stripes, dungarees and brogues, and into her latest incarnation of typical twenty-something staples, relying on a mix of cropped tops and coordinating skirts, playsuits and LA-denim-meets-New York sportswear and tailoring. We've seen her short shorts from her Red tour and seen morph into Amazonian gladiator in Bad Blood alongside her equally as fashionable girl gang.
We've been able to see her grow up right before our eyes - from her career breakthrough as a 16-year-old country star into a full-blown pop icon.
Click through to chart her styles hits through the years.
Taylor Swift, November 2016
Taylor Swift wears a Hunter Original Wool coat whilst out and about in New York.
50th Annual CMA Awards, 2016
This jaw-dropping sleeveless halter dress by Julien Macdonald was fresh off the runway at the time and is to this day one of her more elegant looks. Credit: ddp USA/REX/Shutterstock
DirectTV Super Saturday Night Concert, 2017
Donatella knows how to make a girl look good. Taylor brought the house down at a pre-Superbowl concert, wearing a tasseled Versace playsuit. Credit: Getty Images for DIRECTV
Taylor Swift, September 2016
We love this off-duty look of a check shirt and loafers Taylor wore while out and about in New York.
Lorde's Birthday Party, 2016
The singer stepped out for a big night out in NYC with Lorde, wearing an ALC Stone Leopard coat, a Dolce & Gabbana Corona Cat blouse and black pencil skirt.
Taylor Swift, September 2016
Here's Taylor Swift in a gorgeous patterned maxi dress, out and about in New York during Fashion Week.
64th Annual BMI Pop Awards, 2016
Taylor went for a 90s vibe to attend The 64th Annual BMI Pop Awards, opting for this slip-style dress, complete with cool choker and a punchy pink lip.
Taylor Swift, April 2016
Taylor wore Frame Denim ripped black skinny jeans for a lunch date with models Lily Aldridge and Behati Prinsloo.
Taylor Swift, 2016
Wearing a black Isabel Marant mini-dress with sky-high ankle boots.
Circuit Of The Americas Performance, 2016
Armed with a fierce stare, red lips and an LBD, Taylor kicked off Formula One in style. Credit: FilmMagic,
Taylor Swift, 2016
Wowing in a low-cut Alexandre Vauthier gown at the Vanity Fair post-Oscar party.
Grammy Awards, 2016
Colour blocking like a pro in a sweeping Atelier Versace and bandeau top.
MTV Video Music Awards, 2015
Taylor revealed a toned midriff in an Ashish crop top and matching trousers at the MTV Video Music Awards, Los Angeles.
Taylor Swift, 2015
Taylor goes boho for a New York summer in a floaty Free People pink dress.
Taylor Swift, 2015
We would love to look this good after a long haul flight. Bravo Taylor.
Taylor Swift, 2015
Out for lunch with model of the moment Gigi Hadid, Taylor demonstrated her own model-esque legs in retro-style high-waisted shorts and striped top.
Taylor Swift, 2015
For a hot date with boyfriend Calvin Harris, Taylor rocked the dunagree trend, pairing it with a cropped white tee for maximum cool points.
Taylor Swift, 2015
Taylor does high-street in a Zara top and 50s-style River Island shorts.
Taylor Swift, 2015
Joining Olivier Rousteing's Balmain gang in a white jumpsuit that certainly brought her luck - she won more Billboard awards than any other artist ever.
Taylor Swift, 2015
Taylor Swift stole the show in a black Kaufman Franco number for the iHeartRadio Awards.
Taylor Swift, 2015
Taylor looked stunning at the Brit Awards 2015 in a Roberto Cavalli black red chiffon gown with an eye-catching dragon motif.
Taylor Swift, 2015
Wearing a pale, pastel light blue sleeveless Azzaro dress to celebrate the 40th anniversary of SNL, Taylor cemented her style icon status.
Taylor Swift, 2015
Causing a style stir at the Grammy Awards 2015, again in a sweeping Elie Saab blue gown.
Taylor Swift, 2015
Taylor kept things playful in an Osman jumpsuit for a pre-Grammy party.
Taylor Swift, 2014
Miss Swift wrapped up against the New York cold in vintage look plaid coat by Finders Keepers.
Jingle Ball, 2014
She's everyone's favourite gal pal, and is the head of the biggest girl squad in LA, so it's no surprise that Taylor Swift is an in-demand godmother as well.
Taylor Swift, 2014
Oscar de la Renta and Taylor Swift are a dream combination as the singer demonstrates in this 1950s-style monochrome dress.
Taylor Swift, 2014
Bringing some festive cheer to the red carpet in a patchwork mini-dress, Taylor is our ultimate red carpet style star.
Taylor Swift at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, 2014
Looking catwalk ready in a white, long-sleeved Zuhair Murad dress for the annual lingerie extravaganza.
Country Music Awards, Nashville, 6 November 2013
Radient in red in a gown by another one of Taylor's favourite designers, Elie Saab.
American Music Awards, Los Angeles, 23 November 2014
Taylor brought a splash of colour to the AMA red carpet in this cut-out Michael Kors dress.
iHeartRadio Music Festival, Las Vegas, 19 September 2014
Sticking to her go-to red carpet two-piece look in a Calvin Klein Collection white top and red skirt from.
MTV Video Music Awards, Los Angeles, 24 August 2014
Taylor takes a style cue from Ziggy Stardust-era David Bowie in a Mary Katrantzou all-in-one body suit.
The Giver premiere, New York, 11 August 2014
More clever colour-blocking in a Monique LHuillier dress.
Central Park, New-York, 24 July 2014
Casually strolling in Central Park in an Alice and Olivia top and skirt combination, accented with pink shoes and a yellow bag.
New York, 17 May 2014
Beating the New York heat in a cute Suno playsuit.
Met Ball: Beyond Fashion, New York, 5 May 2014
We think this sweeping pastel pink Oscar de la Renta bead gown is one of Taylor's best ever looks.
New York, 17 June 2014
Channelling a preppy look as she leaves her SoHo apartment.
New York, 2 May 2014
This is such a cheery look, we love this cute polka dot, belted dress by To Tommy from Zooey.
New York, 15 April 2014
Giving us yet more #wardrobegoals as she goes off-duty in skinny jeans and a shirt.
Academy of Country Music Awards, Las Vegas, 6 April 2014
Mixing several of her favourites - a crop top, J Mendel, a long split skirt - to create a winning look.
Oscars Vanity Fair Party, Los Angeles, 2 March 2014
Dazzling in Julien MacDonald at the famous Oscar's post-show bash.
Grammy Awards, 26 January 2014
Looking gorgeous in Gucci at the Grammys.
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Golden Globes, Los Angeles,12 January 2014
This sweeping Carolina Herrera pink gown with a peep black bandeau is giving us all the feels.
MTV Video Music Awards, New York, 25 August 2013
A more structured look for Taylor this time as she goes old school Hollywood glam in a plunging J Mendel black, sparkling gown.
American Music Awards, 24 November 2013
Taylor won four awards at the 2013 AMAs, so no wonder she's dressed to win in a gold mini dress.
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Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
There's no doubt where Taylor's allegiances lie with this bold red, white and blue number. Credit: Rex Features
Centrepoint Gala, London, 26 November 2013
Wearing a floorlength Reem Acra gown with a shimmering boudice to meet Prince William.
Billboard Music Awards, Las Vegas, 19 May 2013
Bringing a flash of colour in electric blue Zuhair-Murad.
Met Ball: Punk Chaos To Couture, 6 May 2013
Another defining red carpet moment in a cut away J Mendel gown.
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Country Music Awards, 7 April 2013, Las Vegas
Sparkling in Dolce and Gabbana.
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Brit Awards, London, 20 February 2013
The gold metallic belt adds an edge to this black, mult-slit Elie Saab dress.
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NRJ Music Awards, Cannes, 26 January 2013
Once again in Elie Saab, swapping the designer's usual sweeping long skirts for a mini.
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Grammy Awards, Los Angeles, 10 February 2013
Dubbed her 'revenge dress', Tayor showed recent ex Harry Styles what he was missing in this cut away J. Mendel gown with metallic trim.
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CMA Awards, Nashville, 1 November 2012
Swapping the cowboy boots for a sequinned Jenny Packham dress for country music's big night.
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Teen Choice Awards, Los Angeles, 22 July 2012
In a cute chiffon Maria Lucia Hohan dress. Credit: Rex Features
Billboard Music Awards, Las Vegas, 20 May 2012
Red and Elie Saab are always a winning combination for Taylor.
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Country Music Awards, Las Vegas, 1 Apr 2012
Wearing a white J Mendel cutaway dress for another victorious night on stage and on the red carpet.
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Annual Grammy Awards, America, 12 February 2012
Sparkling in a sequinned gown by one of her go-to designers, Zuhair Murad.
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American Music Awards, Los Angeles, America , 20 November 2011
In a sparkling, nude Reem Acra strapless dress with belt detail.
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Costume Institute Gala Benefit, Celebrating 'Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty' at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 2 May 2011
Wearing a J Mendel with a lace train to the Met Ball's annual gala.
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Billboard Music Awards, Las Vegas, 22 May 2011
Another great Taylor and Elie Saab moment. We love this sparkling, strapless gown on her.
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Country Music Awards, Las Vegas, 3 April 2011
In a beautiful Elie Saab plunging gown for a proper grown-up red carpet moment.
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MTV Video Music Awards, Los Angeles, 7 September 2008
Super cute in an off-white pleated skirt and peep-toe shoes.
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People's Choice Awards, Los Angeles, 5 January 2011
Looking cute in an asymmetric cross-over, pleated mini-dress.
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American Music Awards, Los Angeles, 21 November 2010
A sober look for Taylor backstage at the AMAs.
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Country Music Awards Awards, Nashville, 10 November 2010
In a red Monique LHuillier full-length gown. Credit: Rex Features
Hall of Fame 2010 Annual Awards Gala, New York, 17 June 2010
A fun, lilac, strapless dress hits just the right style spot.
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Country Music Awards, Las Vegas, 18 April 2010
In a lilac one-shoulder Marchesa gown.
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Country Music Hall of Fame's 'All For the Hall', Los Angeles, 23 September 2010
Taylor teams a vintage dress with Dolce & Gabbana yellow and black bow heels.
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'Easy A' film premiere, Los Angeles, 13 September 2010
Gorgeous in a green Miu Miu bustier silk dress.
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Country Music Television Awards, 9 June 2010
In a burgundy printed John Galliano mini-dress with matching sandals. Credit: Rex Features
Costume Institute Gala Benefit 'American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity', Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 3 May 2010
Taylor looked ethereal in a white off-the-shoulder Ralph Lauren at fashion's big night out.
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MTV Video Music Awards, New York, 13 September 2009
Super glam in a Kaufmanfranco sequinned gown.
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'17 Again' film premiere, Sydney, 11 March 2009
White is a Taylor red carpet staple, this above the knee halterneck is the perfect choice for an Australian summer evening.
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Country Music Television Awards, Nashville, 16 June 2009
Wearing a 1920s inspired flapper dress to the annual CMT Awards.
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Academy of Country Music, Las Vegas, 5 April 2009
Going back to her country roots in cowboy boots that she contrasted with a embellished gown.
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Academy of Country Music, Las Vegas, 5 April 2009
Swapping her cowboy boots for something altogether more glamorous in a Angel Sanchez sweeping red gown.
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'Hannah Montana: The Movie' premiere, Los Angeles, 2 April 2009
We love this super cute black beaded Naeem Khan dress on Taylor.
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Grammy Awards, Los Angeles, 8 February 2009
There's nothing basic about this gorgeous Kaufman Franco black dress.
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American Music Awards, Los Angeles, 23 November 2008
Wearing a sparkling, one-shouldered Collette Dinnigan mini-dress with Christian Louboutin heels.
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Country Music Awards Awards, Nashville, 12 November 2008
Glittering in a sequin and crystal Kaufman Franco gown that hide a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes. Credit: Rex Features
Academy of Country Music Awards, Las Vegas, 18 May 2008
The then-8-year-old looked all grown-up in this white floor-length dress with an embellished bodice.
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'Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy' Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 5 May 2008
Arguably Taylor's style turning point, she glowed in gold at the Met Ball in a Badgley Mischka Fall 2008 gold and bronze gown. Credit: Rex Features
Young Hollywood Awards, Los Angeles, 27 April 2008
A creped purple knee-length dress was the perfect choice for the rising country-star. Credit: Rex Features
Pre Grammy Awards Party, Los Angeles, 9 Feb 2008
Flexing her fashion chops in a cute gold empire-line dress. Credit: Rex Features
American Music Awards, Los Angeles, 18 November 2007
For her first appearance at the AMAs, Taylor went country in a Catherine Malandrino halter dress and cowgirl boots. Credit: Rex Features
The Country Music Television Awards, Nashville, 6 April 2007
Sequins, pink chiffon and strapless soon became a Taylor red carpet staple. Credit: Rex Features
Grammy Awards, Los Angeles, 10 February 2008
Wearing a custom-made Sandy Spika lavender gown for one of her first red carpet appearances. Credit: Rex Features
The Country Music Television Awards, Nashville, 16 April 2007
Taylor wore this sea-green dress she wore for her "Teardrops on My Guitar" video to her first CMT Awards. Credit: Rex Features
The Country Music Television Awards, Nashville, 16 April 2007
One of several outfits Taylor wore to one of her first big red carpet moments. Credit: Rex Features
CW11 Morning Show, New York, 13 March 2007
Getting her country on in a green and black dress with cowgirl boots. Credit: Rex Features
Country Music Awards, Las Vegas, 23 May 2006
The young Taylor mixes boho with country for her first red carpet appearance. Credit: Rex Features
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