Taylor Swift Style: Fashion Through the Eras

Taylor Swift Style: Fashion Through the Eras by Sarah Chapelle offers a fascinating exploration of Taylor Swift’s evolution as a style icon. From her early country days adorned in cowboy boots and sundresses to the bold, sophisticated looks of her “Reputation” and “Lover” eras, Chapelle provides a deeply researched and vividly detailed look at how Swift’s fashion has mirrored her artistic and personal journey.The book is masterfully structured, dividing Swift’s career into clear sections that align with her major albums and public persona shifts. Chapelle’s writing shines with its unique ability to blend cultural and historical contexts, offering fresh insights into how Swift’s fashion choices resonate beyond the red carpet. Her analysis of the 1989 era, for instance, captures the essence of Swift’s transition into a polished, mainstream pop icon through her embrace of crop tops and high-waisted skirts.One of the book’s standout features is its exceptional visual content. It includes an array of high-quality photos, from iconic red carpet appearances to candid street style moments. These visuals not only enhance the narrative but also underscore the depth of Chapelle’s meticulous research. The accompanying commentary delves into the subtleties of fabric, color, and silhouette, highlighting the intentionality behind Swift’s wardrobe choices.Chapelle’s celebratory tone reflects her admiration for Swift as a cultural figure, offering readers an inspiring perspective on how fashion serves as a powerful tool for storytelling. The book’s comprehensive approach and dedication to detail make it an inviting read, even for those who might not be deeply familiar with Swift’s music or public persona.Overall, Taylor Swift Style: Fashion Through the Eras is an exceptional tribute to the intersection of fashion and artistry. Chapelle’s unique writing style and thorough research make this book a must-read for Swifties, fashion enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the way clothing can narrate a person’s journey. Informative, visually stunning, and deeply engaging, this book is a celebration of Taylor Swift’s ability to use fashion as an expressive art form.

I loved loved loved this book. I bought it for myself for Christmas and I’m so glad I did. The book itself is BEAUTIFUL. Even as a long time Taylor fan, I gained new insights and understanding of Taylor’s style and the relationship between style, her eras, and communication. I thought the author did an excellent job of walking the line between being a fan and a critic. She is clearly an experienced and savvy fashion writer.I have already read the whole thing, but I’ll be returning again and again to enjoy the beautiful photos. I rarely buy books and I usually rely on my local library with the policy that if I can’t check it out, I’m not reading it. This was worth the exception.

I loved this book! The photos are beautiful and it is a great coffee table accessory. The author has extensively followed Taylor Swift (and IS a huge Swiftie herself having gone to multiple Eras Tour performances) and the book is a great blend of being a fan and a critic. I truly enjoyed the book and will continue to look at its pages and read all about Taylor Swift’s style evolution for years to come!

his book was absolutely stunning. Sarah is such a brilliant writer and I enjoyed walking down memory lane with Taylor’s fashion. As a long time Swiftie I was able to remember so many of her iconic looks (that as a tween and teen I was obsessed with trying to recreate… did I succeed? Probably not 😆 ) and watching her on red carpets at every award show. This was a stunning tribute to the fashion icon and also a deeply personal reflection from the author and Taylor’s impact on her life, too.

I was really excited for this book because I wanted to learn more about Taylor’s fashion choices and evolution over the years. The book did say there would be “Easter eggs” — which I took to mean that she would be referencing some of Taylor’s music or creating links to other outfits she wore, etc.I was really disappointed to find this book is basically just set up to trash Taylor and her clothing choices and also her personal choices. She references Taylor’s ED as if it’s a talking point, claims that she dresses a certain way based on the men she’s dating, calls her a “butter stick” and a “toddler” at some point. It just all feels really snarky and downright mean.Also, for a fashion book there is no credit to any of the photographers throughout the book and that really bothers me.I gave it one star because I found that it is not accurate to how it was marketed, was edited poorly, did not credit others that contributed, and was just plain mean.

5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- As someone who was hesitant to buy this because I wasn’t sure of the merit of an entire book dedicated to Taylor’s fashion (which is admittedly not the best of the generation, as her music is) but ultimately took the plunge to support an insta creator @taylorswiftstyled who I do indeed follow and enjoy — this book is a home run. I thoroughly enjoyed it cover to cover.- Sarah weaves storytelling of Taylor’s career throughout her fashion commentary effortlessly and professionally. Her writing is witty, insightful, and always “kindly critical.”- This is NOT a cheap, thrown-together, money grab type fan project - this book is the real deal and Sarah and her team did an exceptional job putting this beautiful book together. I would recommend this to any Swiftie, fashion inclined or not, and it would make a fantastic gift (as it’s gorgeous! The colors, the photos, the layout)