Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour documentary is revealing more about the physical and emotional strain of the past two years than even the most diehard Swifties could have predicted — and for the 14-time Grammy winner, this is just the tip of the iceberg.
Ahead of the premiere of the first two episodes on Disney+, Swift stopped by “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” to discuss some of the more personal aspects of her life on tour, including the costume that made her feel like she could power through even the most challenging performances.
The crystal-covered Versace bodysuit, the first costume she appears in during the opening “Lover” segment, was akin to body armor for the singer, who spent nearly two years on the road selling out 149 performances.
Given the demands of the show, it’s understandable that the “Shake It Off” singer found strength in unusual places.
She recalled the designer bodysuit being particularly empowering, reviving her spirits on especially trying days. “I was constantly in a lot of physical pain, but when I put that on, I was just like, ‘No, this is popping. I’m doing it. We’re going,” she told Colbert.
Whether suffering from physical aches and pains or even battling a stomach virus — which she apparently did multiple times while on the road — Swift would put on the sparkly Versace costume and feel prepared to deliver the performance of a lifetime for her adoring fans at each stop along the tour.
On “Colbert,” the singer, who turns 36 tomorrow, compared the look to an outfit she wore when she performed the national anthem at age 11.
“When you just know that when you put this on, you’re like, ‘I’m sorry. I’m just unstoppable today,” she recalled of the American flag shirt and red duster sweater she wore in 2001.
Safe to say, Swift’s wardrobe budget — and performance prowess — have come a long way over the past two and a half decades.
As for the multiple iterations of the Versace bodysuit? We have a feeling they’ll wind up being just as iconic in Swiftie lore as her Artifex Fine engagement ring from Travis Kelce.
Of course, we wouldn’t blame Swift for hanging on to the crystal-covered costume for special occasions, or simply having it on hand when she needs to strike a power pose.
It’s just one example of how the entertainment icon uses fashion to channel her most fearless self.
Catch the first two episodes of Swift’s “End of an Era” documentary now on Disney+.
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