DIY Taylor Swift Showgirl Costume
Need DIY Taylor Swift Showgirl Costume Ideas for Halloween 2026? Every year, I post about the best DIY costumes for Halloween. You can find all my best 2026 DIY Halloween Costume ideas on this post, but below are several ideas about how to interpret the Life of a Showgirl album art into a costume. Let’s do it!
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DIY Taylor Swift Showgirl Costume
Wow – we were all surprised to see new songs released in September 2026, just in time for Halloween. So far, only one full music video is out and I will continue to update!
NEW Costumes for Life of a Showgirl: The Encore
Countdown to Halloween 2026!
Patient Zero: DIY Taylor Swift Showgirl Costumes
The BEST thing about these costumes: they all involve wardrobe staples, so you can rewear them year round!
Life of a Showgirl Encore Costume #1: The Cemetery Scene
The main part of this costume is a gorgeous $4000 Toteme black leather coat. But who wants to spend $4000 on a coat that you can’t wear in the rain and snow!
Here are two affordable options: a long vegan leather trench OR a wool lookalike option. If you need a plus-size option, try this one, which goes up to 2XL.
Life of a Showgirl: Encore Costume #2: The Black Tank Dress
This minimalist black racer front tank dress is so versatile, and can be worn with strappy sandals or a denim jacket.
Here is a great black tank dress option (XS-2XL). If you want something a little more body con, I love this dress too (S-XL). If you need sizing up to 5XL, try this dress.
Life of a Showgirl Encore Costume #3: Gold Dress
This delicate embellished spaghetti strap dress was harder to match than you’d think. I’ve seen descriptions that call it yellow, but I’m going for a champagne/soft color lookalike:
This embellished spaghetti dress is stunning, and comes in XS-XL. I also love this sparkly mermaid dress (XS-XL). If you need a plus sized option, try this dress.
Life of a Showgirl: Encore Costume #4: Black Slip Dress
This simple black lace trimmed slip dress is also something you can use for a night out OR another costume, like Bride of Frankenstein, a gorgeous vampire, and more!
Here are two similar dresses (I had to make sure the dresses were NOT lingerie but meant to go outside!)
This stunning black slip dress with lace trim was the closest match I could find, but it only comes in S-L. But this pretty dress, with a high low hem, comes in S-XL.
Original 2025 Life of a Showgirl Costumes
DIY Taylor Swift Showgirl Costume #1: Sweat and Vanilla
Let’s Break the Sweat and Vanilla Perfume Outfit down:
- skin
- bling
- water.
I'll discuss the skin and body jewel situation here because I feel like there are multiple ways to get this look, which depend on how much skin you want to show.
Let’s Recreate this Outfit:
The dilemma: how to get this blingy, barely there look and make it work for your budget, weather, and level of comfort with skin showing:
for the daring:
You can buy body jewelry like this and wear it over a leotard that matches your skin tone. Or, here is a similar leotard with clear straps. But will the leotard REALLY match your skin tone and will the body jewels fit? Taylor’s are obviously custom made.
For those who want more coverage:
I also found a jeweled bodysuit which is so pretty. But expensive, and it only comes in beige and black. And only in S-M-L.
This long sleeved bodysuit isn’t as blingy, but if offers the overall look, is only $20 with coupon and comes in S-XXL.
This two-piece silver outfit is also around $20 and super cute!
hey big spenders:
If you have a big budget for your costume and want to splurge, try searching for vintage showgirl or vintage belly dancing outfits, like this made-to-measure belly dancing outfit for $66.
If you aren't comfortable with any of these options, continue to the other three costumes, which are a little less ... naked?
Now let’s also talk about the rest of the bling: you can get a gorgeous cuff bracelet that looks a lot like Taylor’s. Here’s another version that’s under $10 and has good reviews.
I also love the pave bracelet Taylor wears and this is a great dupe!
Finally, here are some affordable and highly rated silver shoes that would be perfect (but not for the bathtub, please!)
DIY Taylor Swift Showgirl Costume #2: Orange
Let’s Break This Outfit Down:
- Such a Las Vegas feel
- Feathers
- A jeweled headpiece
- More body jewels but I have a solution if you’re not into that!
Let’s Recreate this Outfit
Taylor’s flapper-style headpiece is gorgeous! Here’s an under $10 option. If you want to spend a little more, this stunning option is around $20.
Want the orange feathers? Of course you do. Here is a fun feathered headpiece option. And here’s another feathered option that is only $6.
But you have to wear something below your head! Because of the difficulty of the body jewels situation, I’d choose this orange leotard. It’s under $30 and comes in S-XXL.
Check out the costume above for dupes for Taylor’s bracelets and some silver shoes!
And don’t forget the fishnet stockings!
DIY Taylor Swift Showgirl Costume #3: Shiny Bug
Let’s Break This Outfit Down
- Such a dark, edgy look!
- Dark red and black
- Sparkles everywhere!
- Is this the same outfit for the Shiny Bug cover below? It’s hard to tell, but I think so!
Let’s Recreate This Outfit!
You can choose the jeweled black bodysuit above. But if you need more inclusive sizing, you could try this long-sleeved option and you don’t need gloves!
If you want a more red option, most of them are fire engine red which is not really the book, but I found this really pretty sparkly deep rose bodysuit that comes in sizes up to 3X.
If you want long, sparkly gloves (yes!) I LOVE this pair!
These earrings are very similar to the stunning ruby drop earrings that Taylor is wearing.
These sparkly boots are so fabulous! Here’s a more subtle pair.
DIY Taylor Swift Showgirl Costume #4: Skimpy
Let’s Break This Outfit Down:
This outfit has most of the elements of Costume #1 above, with the addition of the headdress.
Let’s Recreate This Outfit
My body jewels vs bodysuit discussion is above. If you want something affordable and blingy, check this silver set out!
Taylor’s flapper headdress is gorgeous! Here’s a good duplicate.
Pile on the bling with this gorgeous cuff bracelet. Or this version that’s under $10 and has good reviews. I also love the rounded pave bracelet she wears and this is a great dupe!
Finally, here are some affordable and highly rated silver shoes that will let you party all night!
DIY Taylor Swift Showgirl Costume #5: Tiny Bubbles
Let’s Break This Outfit Down:
This is the Tiny Bubbles cover. It’s hard to see what she’s wearing under all those feathers, but I’d do a variation on the main costume with some fun additions: a star headpiece and lots of orange feathers!
Let’s Recreate This Outfit
My body jewels vs bodysuit discussion is above. Pick the option that’s right for you. Also, the feathers offer more coverage.
This outfit has an amazing star headpiece. I found this version.
To get the orange feathers, order a feather boa (or three!) This highly rated option is only $8.
It’s hard to get a good view of Taylor’s custom Lorraine Schwartz drop earrings, but this gorgeous pair is super blingy and only $8!
Don’t forget those bracelets: this gorgeous cuff bracelet, this version that’s under $10, and/or the stunning pave bracelet! You will be able to wear these at other events!
Finally, here are some affordable and highly rated silver shoes that will let you party all night!
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