150 Meaningful Gift Ideas For The Swiftie In Your Life
Looking for gifts for a Taylor Swift fan in your life, but not sure what to get that won’t break the bank?
Of course you can gift them official Taylor Swift merch, but if you’re looking for something more creative (and cheaper!), scan my list below. Some of them will cost you nothing at all!
I’m a former English teacher who analyzes Taylor’s lyrics (and expert gift-giver), and I’ve had so much fun coming up with this list of creative and unique gifts, all inspired by her music.
Here’s my ultimate list of meaningful gifts for Taylor Swift fans, for any budget, era by era.
Gifts for Taylor Swift Fans, Era by Era
Tortured Poets Department Gift Ideas
A Vintage Typewriter
Typewriters have become ubiquitous in the TTPD universe, mentioned in the title track and used in the Fortnight music video. You’ll immediately win best gift, hands-down.
Butcher Billy Print
This incredible artist has created a Taylor Swift-inspired collection, and the Swiftie in your life definitely needs one that corresponds to their favorite TTPD song.
Peter Pan-Inspired Art
The tracks Peter and I Look in People’s Windows were likely inspired by the star-crossed love story of Peter Pan and Wendy Darling.
Nancy Mitford’s The Pursuit of Love
The Bolter was likely inspired by this semi-autobiographical novel, written by “bright young thing” Nancy Mitford. The wayward mother in the novel is nicknamed “the bolter,” for her habit of serial monogamy.
Dylan Thomas Poetry
Your loved one might not be Dylan Thomas (as Taylor sings in the title track), but reading his work is always a good idea.
Start with The Collected Poems, which is a wonderful collection for a Swiftie to start with.
Patti Smith’s Just Kids
“This ain’t the Chelsea Hotel,” but you can live vicariously through Patti Smith’s recollections of the wild and crazy ride of her life and career. Just Kids is her celebrated memoir, which Taylor also mentions by name in loml.
Clara Bow or Stevie Nicks Photograph
Taylor Swift’s Clara Bow name-checks the silent film star, as well as icon Stevie Nicks (who also wrote the prologue for TTPD).
Both women seem to be inspirations for Taylor, and they can be for your Swiftie, too.
Manuscript Journal
Get your Swiftie a place to write their own “manuscript,” as Taylor does in The Manuscript.
Framed Prologue Poem or Epilogue Poem
Taylor’s In Summation or Stevie Nicks’ prologue poem would make for great wall art.
A Desk Name Plate
TTPD’s office-core imagery included those corporate desk name-plates, but you can get your Swiftie one that says something fun, like “Tortured Poet”, or “Chairman” (as in the Chairman of the Tortured Poets Department, Ms Taylor Alison Swift).
Moody London Art
So Long, London is Taylor’s heartbreaking track five, and an atmospheric portrait of The Big Smoke will remind your Swiftie of their favorite track.
The Secret Garden
“I hate it here so I will go to secret gardens in my mind,” Taylor says in I Hate it Here. She’s referenced the Frances Hodgson Burnett book many times before, and it’s an essential read for any Swiftie.
The Viral Popflex Lilac Skirt
Taylor wore this lilac skort in a social media post, and we saw it again in the I Can Do it With a Broken Heart music video. It initially sold out, but it’s back, in a ton of colorways (but your Swiftie will want the original lilac).
Dead Poets Society
Taylor was likely inspired by either the book or the film, both in her album title and in the themes contained within. Proving that this was a muse, actors Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles from the film made a cameo in the Fortnight music video.
This film is a classic, and a must-watch for everyone.
Florence & The Machine or Post Malone Records
Taylor collaborated with Florence Welsh and Post Malone on this record, and your Swiftie would love to get to know the music of Taylor’s pals.
Midnights-Inspired Gift Ideas
The Coffee Cup
It’s a simple white coffee cup with a saucer, but for Swifties, it means so much more. This is the “Karma” coffee cup – a huge easter egg that has yet to be fully decoded.
Karma-Related Anything
Karma might be the most well-known song on Midnights, but it’s also a message: if you’re a good person, like Taylor, good things will happen for you.
Your Swiftie will be pleased with anything that says “Karma,” and there is a ton of Taylor-inspired Karma merch out there.
Incense
“When the morning came we were cleaning incense off your vinyl shelf,” Taylor sings in Maroon, “’Cause we lost track of time again.” Give them their own incense to accessorize their vinyl shelf.
A Record Player
If your Swiftie doesn’t already have one, it’s the ultimate gift. They can’t “put on your records and burn my city” without one!
Star/Planetary Art
The Midnights aesthetic was all starry nights and planetary imagery, and the Swiftie in your life will know the meaning of anything cosmic with a dark blue/purple palette.
Bejeweled Anything
If your Swiftie makes “the whole place shimmer” when they walk in the room, get them something shiny! Anything super sparkly will do, from an encrusted phone case to shimmery earrings. Look to the Bejeweled music video for inspiration.
A Chess Set
If your Swiftie is a “mastermind”, get them a chess set. Taylor has often likened relationships to games of chess in her lyrics, and she even uses her dancers as pieces when she performs Mastermind on The Eras Tour.
A Bottle of Cheap Wine with a Champagne Label
Your Swiftie can pretend they’re in Paris, and drink “Cheap wine, make believe it’s champagne.” This symbolizes an imaginary escape, and hey, wine is always a good gift, no matter the price tag.
An Hourglass
In the Karma music video, two Taylors are perched inside an hourglass, symbolizing that given enough time, karma will always come back around. It’s a message that things will get better, which we all need from time to time (sorry, couldn’t resist the pun).
Jane Eyre
Taylor’s Dear Reader was inspired by the iconic line from Jane Eyre: “Dear reader, I married him.” She references this book again and again in folklore’s mad woman & evermore, too.
A Pocket Watch
In the Bejeweled music video, Taylor holds a gold pocket watch that reads “exile ends” with a countdown. This was an easter egg, but also a great gift that symbolizes so much in the Taylor Swift universe.
Lana Del Rey Records
Taylor collaborated with Lana for the beautiful & haunting Snow on the Beach, and your Swiftie would love to own the music of any of Taylor’s collaborators.
folklore & evermore-Inspired Gift Ideas
Quill Pen Set
According to Taylor herself, she has three “pen genres”: glitter gel pen songs, fountain pen songs, and quill pen songs. Most of folklore and evermore fall into the quill genre, and this symbolic gift is sure to be a hit for any true Swiftie.
A Cardigan
Of course, Taylor has her own line of cardigans that reference her song cardigan, but you can gift your Swiftie any cozy cardigan, and it will mean the same thing: they’re your favorite!
Plaid Overcoat…or Plaid Anything
The iconic cover of evermore is simple: Taylor’s back, her blonde braid falling over her plaid overcoat. Lately, Taylor’s series of plaid looks has been puzzling Swifties, with many copying her iconic outfits (in a budget-friendly way, obs).
An Ivy Plant
“My house of stone, your ivy grows,” Taylor sings in ivy, “and now I’m covered in you.” The ivy symbolizes a love that gets under your skin and stays there.
A Disco Ball, a.k.a. A Mirrorball
In mirrorball, the disco ball represents Taylor’s place in the celebrity universe, and it’s come to be an iconic symbol in the Swiftie community.
Help, I’m Still at the Restaurant
Anything with this phrase on it will be an instant hit, inspired by right where you left me.
Marjorie Quote
“Never be so clever, you forget to be kind,” Taylor sings in Marjorie, her gorgeous ode to her grandmother. Any one of the proverbs mentioned in the song would make lovely wall art, and great reminders for daily life.
Vintage Coney Island Postcard
“I’m sittin’ on a bench in Coney Island wonderin’ where did my baby go?” Taylor sings in coney island.
The location of Coney Island symbolizes a relationship that was once “the place to be,” but has slowly faded away, like the once-iconic amusement park. If your Swiftie has just gone through a breakup, this one will hit home, but in a good way.
Stones (“Some to throw, some to make a diamond ring”)
This one is simple – and totally free – but beautifully symbolic. “We gather stones,” Taylor sings in my tears ricochet, “Never knowin’ what they’ll mean / Some to throw / some to make a diamond ring.”
William Wordsworth Poetry
The song the lakes was inspired by The Lake Poets, who sought solace in nature in Victorian England.
Wordsworth was the most well-known of these romantic poets, and Taylor name-checks him in the song: “I’ve come too far to watch some name-dropping sleaze tell me what are my words worth.”
If you’re new to Wordsworth, start with Selected Poetry or The Major Works.
“Meet Me Behind the Mall”
Anything with this phrase on it will remind your Swiftie of the iconic song august. The nostalgic phrase symbolizes good times that might be long gone, but you’re still glad you had them in the first place.
The Invisible String
Taylor’s song invisible string draws from East Asian folklore’s “red thread of fate.” This means that you’ve always been “tied” to your destiny, and this ideal has also been turned into an illustrated children’s book that is a sweet reminder of your love for them.
Rebekah Harkess Print
Taylor’s Rhode Island home had a history long before the biggest star on the planet purchased it. It was once home to Rebekah Harkness, notorious socialite and fellow “madwoman”. Taylor parallels their lives in The Last Great American Dynasty, where the pair are cut from the same cloth.
Your “madwoman” would love Rebekah on their wall.
The Lakes Art
“Take me to the lakes where all the poets went to die” points to The Lake District of England, one of (in my opinion) the most beautiful places on the planet). You can find incredible photographs of this locale to print for your Swiftie.
Bon Iver or The National Records
Taylor’s collaborators on these records helped give her a new sound, and your Swiftie will treasure any of these artist’s records.
Lover-Inspired Gift Ideas
Dice (for the devils to roll)
“Devils roll the dice, angels roll their eyes,” Taylor says in Cruel Summer. Get your Swiftie a cute set of dice, and it will always remind them of the iconic second song of The Eras Tour.
All’s Well That Ends Well
Shakespeare’s All’s Well That Ends Well appears in Taylor’s title track, Lover : “All’s well that ends well to end up with you.” It’s an essential read for any lit lover, and also referenced in All Too Well.
Humpty Dumpty Art
“All the king’s horses and all the king’s men couldn’t put me together again,” Taylor sings in The Archer, referencing the classic children’s nursery rhyme.
The egg-headed figure also appears in Through The Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll. Taylor references Alice in Wonderland frequently in her discography, so this reference isn’t by chance. This print illustrates the reference perfectly!
📖 See my complete guide to Taylor’s literary references here for more ideas. 📖
Cat Eye Sunglasses
In the You Need to Calm Down music video, Taylor wears now-iconic cat-eye sunglasses, which any Swiftie would love to replicate.
I Ask the Traffic Lights Quote
“I ask the traffic lights if it’ll be alright,” Taylor sings in Death by a Thousand Cuts, “they say, ‘I don’t know’.” This is a great quote, used in many Taylor-inspired artworks, that hits home for anyone who’s ever been lost and confused.
Christmas Lights (To leave up ‘til January)
“We could leave the Christmas lights up ‘til January,” Taylor sings in Lover. Lights are such a frequent reference in Taylor’s lyrics that it would make a great symbolic gift for your Swiftie, especially if you’re making a home together.
Sagittarius Art
The Archer is sagittarius, Taylor’s astrological sign, frequently referenced in her lyrics and imagery.
Paper Rings
“I like shiny things, but I’d marry you with paper rings,” Taylor sings in Paper Rings.
No, you don’t have to propose. But you can make a paper chain to show your lover how much they mean to you!
Cornelia Street Sign
“I hope I’ll never lose you, I hope it never ends,” Taylor sings in Cornelia Street,” I’d never walk Cornelia Street again.” The street represents memories of building a relationship, and how far you’ve come from where you started.
Map of London
Taylor mentions several iconic London locations in her song London Boy, and you can see them all on a pretty illustrated map of London.
Medicine Bottle Lamp
“Holy orange bottles,” Taylor sings in Soon You’ll Get Better, “each night I pray to you.” Pop some christmas lights inside (empty) prescription bottles if your loved one is struggling with their health for a symbolic – and hopeful – gift.
Taylor’s mom recovered from her battle with cancer, and your loved one can, too.
A Bottle of Patrón
“You are somebody that I don’t know,” Taylor sings in You Need to Calm Down, “but you’re takin’ shots at me like it’s Patrón.” Get your Swiftie a bottle of the iconic tequila, and cheers to your real friends.
Gloves (a pair, or just one)
“Lost my gloves, you give me one,” Taylor sings in It’s Nice to Have a Friend,” symbolizing the bonds of friendship.
Black Butterflies
Taylor’s back in the You Need To Calm Down music video is covered in black butterflies. Get your Swiftie temporary tattoos to copy her infamous look.
reputation-Inspired Gift Ideas
Snake Anything
Snake print is important in Taylor’s reputation era imagery. It was “snakegate” that forced Taylor into hiding, and when she emerged with reputation, she embraced the “snake” label.
Snakeskin represents tenacity, karma, and ferocity.
A Hatchet & a Map, or An Axe (to destroy a mended fence)
Has your Swiftie had a rough year in love or in friendship? Gift them a hatchet to bury (and a map, to remember where they buried it). Or, give them an axe, to destroy that mended fence.
Dark Jeans and Nikes
“Look at you! Oh damn, never seen that color blue,” Taylor sings in Delicate.
Initial Necklace
“I want to wear his initial on a chain round my neck,” Taylor sings in Call it What You Want, “not because he owns me, but because he really knows me.”
Grave Art
“Here lies Taylor Swift’s reputation,” the tombstone reads in the Look What You Made Me Do music video. Copy that phrase in some gothic graveyard art, or get creative with your own phrase.
reputation is all about rising from the dead, conquering your demons, and emerging stronger than ever.
Cat Mask
One of the most memorable images from the reputation era also comes from the Look What You Made Me Do music video, in which Taylor and her fellow robbers pull a heist in cat masks. Your Swiftie will recognize it immediately!
Elizabeth Taylor & Richard Burton Photograph
“He can be my jailer, Burton to this Taylor,” Swift sings in …Ready For It? The singer has often taken inspiration from the star-crossed lovers, whose relationship was notoriously rocky.
Crimson Red Paint…for her lips
“I can feel the flames on my skin,” Taylor sings in I Did Something Bad, “crimson red paint on my lips.” Swift’s red lip classic is always a great gift, and you can go with her favorite Pat McGrath shade, or any similarly-hued lippy.
In Defense of Witches
“They’re burning all the witches, even if you aren’t one,” Taylor says in I Did Something Bad. An essential read for any feminist, In Defense of Witches: The Legacy of the Witch Hunts and Why Women are Still on Trial explains how the patriarchy came to fear powerful women, and why they still do.
Slaughterhouse-Five
So it Goes… was likely inspired by this classic novel, a must-read for any Swiftie.
📖 See my complete guide to Taylor’s literary references here for more ideas. 📖
A Tale of Two Cities
“It was the best of times, the worst of crimes” from Getaway Car takes inspiration from the Dickens classic A Tale of Two Cities.
An Old-Fashioned Drink Kit
“I knew it from the first old-fashioned we were cursed,” Taylor sings in Getaway Car. Your Swiftie can make their own Taylor-approved cocktail at home!
Money in a Bag, and a Key
“Put the money in a bag and I stole the keys,” Taylor sings in Getaway Car, “That was the last time you ever saw me (oh!)”
The clip of Swift and Jack Antonoff creating this song is a fan-favorite, and if you’re going to gift your Swiftie some cash anyway, this is the perfect symbolic way to do it.
Golden Temporary Tattoos
“You left your mark on me, a golden tattoo,” Taylor sings in Dress. If your Swiftie has left an impression on you – like the golden glow of love – show it!
A Dress
This one is for the lovers: “I only bought this dress so you could take it off,” Taylor sings in Dress. You know where this one will lead!
The Great Gatsby
Taylor was “Feelin’ so Gatsby for that whole year” in This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things. The classic F. Scott Fitzgerald novel is a favorite muse of the singer, and a must-read for any Swiftie.
Polaroids (Minus The Glitter And Candle Wax)
“There’s glitter on the floor after the party,” Taylor sings in New Year’s Day, “candle wax and polaroids on the hardwood floor.” In the song, the polaroids represent the past, while she forges ahead into the unknown future.
“Please don’t ever become a stranger,” the song continues, “who’s laugh I could recognize anywhere.”
Polaroids were also a big part of the imagery and branding of Taylor’s 1989 era, so giving your Swiftie a Polaroid camera is always a Swift-approved gift.
1989-Inspired Gift Ideas
“I Heart NYC” Anything
1989 was all about Taylor’s move to New York City, and the iconic “I heart NYC” merch fits in perfectly with the theme of this album.
Ray Ban Sunglasses
Ray Ban Wayfarers were ubiquitous with Taylor Swift style in this era, and a timeless look for everyone.
Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland
“We found wonderland,” Taylor sings, “you and I got lost in it.” Swift has drawn inspiration from the classic children’s book several times throughout her discography, and it’s a must-read for any fan.
The Scarlet Letter
“We show off our different scarlet letters,” Taylor sings in New Romantics, “trust me, mine is better.” Taylor has often used the classic novel The Scarlet Letter as a metaphor for her own position in the celebrity world, and it’s a must-read for any Swiftie.
📖 See my complete guide to Taylor’s literary references here for more ideas. 📖
James Dean Poster
“You got that James Dean daydream look in your eyes,” Taylor sings in Style. A poster of the 60s film icon would look great on your Swiftie’s wall, if only for the eye candy.
Band Aids (That Don’t Fix Bullet Holes)
If your Swiftie has had a rough year, gift them some band-aids that won’t fix bullet holes, but are a great symbolic gift for healing.
Lantern…Flickering
In This Love, Taylor describes a “Lantern, burning, flickered in my mind for only you.” The flame represents an ever-present love that can’t be extinguished.
A Snow Globe
In You Are in Love, Taylor sings, “You two are dancing in a snow globe ’round and ’round.” This track was her attempt to define true love, and the snow globe represents the magic of a real, deep connection.
Works Of The Romantics, For Your New Romantic
New Romantics could be a nod to the romantic poets – Keats, Wordsworth, Lord Byron, et al – or it could be a nod to the new romantic movement of the 70s and 80s. Either way, your Swifie will appreciate works from either group, especially if New Romantics is their favorite song!
Deck Of Cards (For Your Poker Face)
“It’s poker, he can’t see it in my face,” Taylor sings in New Romantics, “But I’m about to play my Ace.” Taylor often uses the metaphor of love as a game, and what better way to show your Swiftie you love them than a cheeky game of poker with their own deck of cards?
Polaroid Camera
Polaroids were a huge part of 1989’s imagery, and your Swiftie would love to own one of these classic instant cameras to capture their own moments.
A Gift Card, For 300 Takeout Coffees
“Let’s fast-forward to 300 takeout coffees later,” Taylor sings in Is is Over Now? That would be an awfully expensive gift card, but you can aim for 3 coffees and your Swiftie will still get the message.
Red-Inspired Gift Ideas
A Scarf
If there’s one image that represents the whole of the Red era, it’s the iconic red scarf from All Too Well. It represents memory – holding onto the past. Your Swiftie will immediately know what it means and love it.
The real scarf was maybe this blue one, but in the All Too Well short film, and in the I Bet You Think About Me music video, it’s red.
A F*** The Patriarchy Keychain
“And you were tossin’ me the car keys,” Taylor sings in All Too Well [10-minute version], “fuck the patriarchy keychain on the ground.”
Your Swiftie will LOVE this iconic gift, and if they went to The Eras Tour, it will remind them of screaming that iconic line amidst the magic of that night.
A Newsboy Cap
On the cover of Red [Taylor’s Version], she wears a red velvet newsboy cap that any Swiftie would love to emulate.
Love Is A Ruthless Game Quote
“Love is a ruthless game, unless you play it good and right,” Taylor tells us in the Red prologue and in State of Grace. Your Swiftie would love that quote on their wall, as it says so much about love and life, as well as Taylor’s music.
Pablo Neruda Book
Taylor quotes a line from “Tonight I Can Write” in the Red Prologue: “Love is so short, forgetting is so long.” Neruda’s poetry is a must-read for any Taylor Swift fan; start with The Poetry of Pablo Neruda.
Photo Album
“Photo album on the counter, your cheeks were turnin’ red,” Taylor sings in All Too Well, “you used to be a little kid with glasses in a twin-sized bed.” Fill an album with childhood pictures of your Swiftie, a sentimental gift that also features heavily in the All Too Well short film.
Plaid Shirt
Gift your loved one a cozy button up for “plaid shirt days.” Taylor is also wearing a lot of plaid lately, which could be an Easter egg for things to come.
A List….With Their Name At The Top
“This is the last time I’m asking you this,” Taylor sings in The Last Time, “put my name at the top of your list.” Let your loved one know that they are, indeed, at the top of yours.
A Brand New Dress (With A Twirly Skirt)
“Spinnin’ like a girl in a brand new dress,” Taylor sings in Holy Ground, representing the thrill of new love.
Face In A Locket
Taylor keeps her lover’s face in a locket in Sad Beautiful Tragic, representing memory and devotion.
Kennedy Biography
Taylor wrote Starlight about Bobby and Ethel Kennedy, and your Swiftie would love to know the real story behind the song.
There are countless books written about the illustrious Kennedys; my favorite is the perspective of the women who married into the family.
High Heels
“He didn’t like it when I wore high heels, but I do,” Taylor sings in Begin Again. The heels represent staying true to yourself, and doing what you love, no matter what other people think.
Red Lipstick
Taylor’s red lip classic is always a good gift, but she also mentions her lippy in The Moment I Knew.
A Message In A Bottle
Send your Swiftie a love note in a bottle, inspired by Taylor’s Message in a Bottle. This would be really cute in a tiny bottle ornament for the Christmas tree!
A Red Velvet Cake, To Smash
In the I Bet You Think About Me music video, Taylor destroys a gorgeous white wedding cake with blood-red insides.
If your Swiftie has just gone through a breakup, this will be a cathartic gift!
Speak Now-Inspired Gifts
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Gold-Framed Speak Now [Taylor’s Version] Cover Art
In the I Can See You music video, Taylor is locked in a vault with only a gold-framed image of herself, taken from the Speak Now TV cover. Your loved one would absolutely adore a copycat artwork on their walls.
Sparklers (For Sparks To Fly)
“I see sparks fly whenever you smile,” Taylor sings in Sparks Fly. Gift your loved one some sparklers to let them know you feel the same way!
Roses (To Live Forever)
“You gave me roses, and I left them there to die,” Taylor sings in Back to December. Gift your Swiftie preserved roses, letting them know that they’ll always be in your heart.
A Book, To Write Their Own “Story Of Us”
“The story of us looks a lot like a tragedy now,” Taylor sings in The Story of Us. Gift your Swiftie their own blank book for them to write their story, where they get to choose the ending.
Jar Of Fireflies
“Wasn’t it easier in your firefly-catching days?” Taylor sings in Innocent. Let them know that they can always hold onto you – and the days of their youth – with this symbolic gift.
A Nightlight
Possibly the sweetest, most sentimental imagery of the entire Speak Now album, the nightlight in Never Grow Up represents the comforts of home, amidst the turmoil of growing up. Your Swiftie will never forget this gift.
Pjs (To Dance Around In)
“Don’t lose the way that you dance around in your PJs, gettin’ ready for school,” Taylor sings in Never Grow Up. Gift them their own PJs, so they’ll never lose that childlike joy.
A Lunchbox
“Wasn’t it easier in your lunchbox days?” Taylor sings in Innocent. If your Swiftie is growing up, their lunchbox days might be over. But it will let them know that you’ll always be there to “pack their lunch,” no matter how old they are.
Long Live Art
Long Live is Taylor’s anthem to her career, her bandmates, and her relationship with her fans. Any Swiftie would love Long Live art on their walls.
A Crown
“You traded your baseball cap for a crown,” Taylor sings in Long Live, symbolizing how far she and her bandmates have come. Celebrate your Swiftie’s achievements by gifting them their very own crown (trading in their baseball cap not required).
A String Of Lights (That’s Still Bright)
“Your string of lights is still bright to me,” Taylor sings in Innocent. If your Swiftie has had a particularly hard year, this will definitely brighten their spirits.
A Rock
“Don’t you worry your pretty little mind,” Taylor sings in Ours, “people throw rocks at things that shine.” Let your Swiftie know that they are shiny, by giving them a symbolic pebble. It’ll let them know that “life makes love look hard,” but they’ll always have you, and they’ll always be valuable.
Elizabeth Taylor Cleopatra Art
“She’s the kind of book that you can’t put down,” Taylor sings in When Emma Falls in Love, “Like if Cleopatra grew up in a small town.” Let your loved one know that she’s just as rare and remarkable, with her own Cleopatra-inspired print.
Elizabeth Taylor, a frequent muse of Taylor’s, famously starred in the 1963 film with her on-again, off-again spouse Richard Burton. Taylor also references the pair in reputation’s Ready For It, so their Cleopatra movie poster would be a perfect gift for any Swiftie.
Vintage Photos (.25 Each)
In Timeless, Taylor sings about the memories held within vintage photographs, and draws parallels between the black-and-white subjects and her own romance.
Any antique shop usually has a selection of random vintage photos, which will remind your Swiftie how the “invisible string” of love and fate has always connected you.
Fearless-Inspired Gift Ideas
Romeo & Juliet
Taylor referenced the classic Shakespearean tragedy for the first time in Love Story, and it’s a must-read for any Swiftie.
If your loved one isn’t up for deciphering olde English, the 1996 film is also a great idea!
Gold Sparkly Dress
Nothing represents the Fearless era more than a gold shimmery dress, and your Swifite would love their own to dance around in.
Tiara Headband
Taylor infamously wore sparkly tiara-like headbands during this era, and in the Love Story music video.
A List Of 50 Reasons
“Hey Stephen, I could give you 50 reasons why I should be the one you choose,” Taylor sings in Hey Stephen. Let your loved one know the reasons you love them with their own list!
A White Horse
“It’s too late for you and your white horse to catch me now,” Taylor sings in White Horse. This metaphor represents a knight-in-shining-armor archetype, but as Taylor has learned, there are no fairytale endings.
A white horse figurine will remind your Swiftie that life won’t be perfect, but they always have the power to save themselves.
Junior Jewels T-Shirt
In the You Belong With Me music video, Taylor infamously wears a “Junior Jewels” t-shirt, which would only take a white tee and some sharpies to replicate!
Sneakers
“She wears high heels, I wear sneakers,” Taylor sings in You Belong With Me. Gifting your Swiftie sneakers means that they never have to pretend to be anyone else – they are enough, just as they are.
A Dark Grey T-Shirt
“Today was a fairytale, I wore a dress, you wore a dark grey t-shirt,” taylor sings in Today Was a Fairytale. The t-shirt represents an ordinary day made magical by their presence.
A Worn Dollar
“But like the dollar in your pocket, it’s been spent and traded in,” Taylor sings in You All Over Me, “You can’t change where it’s been, reminds me of me.”
A worn dollar represents the hard lessons of the past that will never detract from how inherently valuable your loved one is.
Plaid Pajama Pants
Another great gift inspired by the You Belong With Me music video is a simple one: the pajama pants that Taylor dances around in. This also references Never Grow Up, and makes a great and practical gift for your Swiftie.
Beanie
Taylor infamously covered her long blonde locks in a beanie in this era in her streetwear looks. Your Swiftie would love to rock the same look!
Long Gold Necklaces
Gold is the color that defines the Fearless album and era, and Taylor wore long, layered gold necklaces during this time.
Big-Barrel Curling Iron
Taylor’s hairstyle during this era and her debut era was big, voluminous curls. Your Swiftie can get the same look with a large barrel curling iron.
Stars Spelling Out Their Name
“In the middle of the night, when I’m in this dream, It’s like a million little stars spelling out your name,” Taylor sings in Untouchable. Let your Swiftie know that they’re the person of your dreams with their name spelled out in stars.
Debut-Inspired Gift Ideas
Blue Butterflies
This era was symbolized by blue butterflies, and your Swiftie would love to have this imagery in prints, temporary tattoos, on a journal, or hand-drawn by you.
Cowboy Boots
Taylor’s most famous looks from this era include classic cowboy boots, usually worn with flowy dresses. This is an especially great gift for your Swiftie if they have been a fan since Taylor’s debut era!
Robert Frost Poetry
Taylor has cited Robert Frost’s The Road Not Taken several times in her songbook, but quoted it for the first time in her debut album on The Outside.
Cowboy Hat
A pink cowboy hat is always a great gift for your Swiftie, especially if they’re a longtime fan.
A Little Black Dress
“When you think happiness, I hope you think that little black dress,” Taylor sang in her very first hit, Tim McGraw. Let them know that they mean happiness to you with their own little black dress.
Tim Mcgraw Record
One of Taylor’s first inspirations early on in her career, Tim McGraw records are always a great Swiftie gift.
Matches for A “Picture To Burn”
“So watch me strike a match on all my wasted time,” Taylor sings in Picture to Burn, “as far as I’m concerned, you’re just another picture to burn.”
If your Swiftie has just been through a breakup, gift them the tools for this cathartic ritual of burning down the past.
A Penny (To Not Leave Out In The Rain)
Let your Swiftie know that you’ll never leave them out “like a penny in the rain,” as Taylor sings in Tied Together With a Smile.
87/89 Art
“I’ll be 87, you’ll be 89,” Taylor sings in Mary’s Song (Oh My, My, My). Was she prophesying her future romance with Travis Kelce? At any rate, it’s a cute reference to a shared future, full of hope and optimism.
Floral/Gauzy Dress
Taylor’s looks from this period were all spaghetti-strap flowy dresses, and that style has come back around. Gift your Swiftie this look for an unforgettable gift they’ll love.
Eras Tour-Inspired Gift Ideas
Custom Eras Tour Print
Did your Swiftie attend The Eras Tour? Get them a custom print of the outfits Taylor wore that night, or the surprise songs she sang, or a city-inspired print of their tour date.
Friendship Bracelet Kits
The most ubiquitous symbol of The Eras Tour is friendship bracelets, made and traded by Swifties across the globe. Inspired by You’re On Your Own, Kid, your Swiftie can, “make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it.”
Feather Fan
In I Can Do it With a Broken Heart, Taylor’s backup dancers use white feather fans, which any Swiftie would love to own.
22 T-Shirt
Taylor has several variations of the 22 t-shirt, the fan-favorite being “This is NOT Taylor’s Version.”
Light-Up Bracelet
If your Swiftie didn’t get to go to The Eras Tour (hi, me too), gift them a light-up bracelet just like those in attendance got. It may be a small consolation, but it may help curb the grief.
Confetti
The confetti that fell during the last number – Karma – to close the show became a hot commodity, with Swifties trying to stuff their pockets full of it after the show.
You can replicate it yourself at home by cutting up different colors of tissue paper!
22 Hat
One of the sweetest moments of the show was when Taylor would gift the “22 hat” (a black fedora, essentially) to a lucky kid. Give your lucky kid one of their own!
Cape
During willow, Taylor and her dancers don dark green velvet capes. If your Swiftie is in their evermore era, they’ll love a replica.
Vigilante Shit Chair
This one is a super simple gift, but your Swiftie will go crazy for a black bistro chair. One of Taylor’s most infamous numbers happens with the assistance of a black chair like this one.
The Midnight Rain Umbrella
Taylor’s dancers use an enormous black umbrella during Midnight Rain, and it’s not only a useful gift; they can also pretend they’re in the number.
“The Man” Blazer
Your Swiftie can be their own “fearless leader” in a bejeweled blazer, just like Taylor wears during The Man.
For everyday wear, you can choose a non-bedazzled version, but it’ll be just as meaningful for your patriarchy-smashing Swiftie.
Pics of Cardiff Bay & Cat Art
In The Eras Tour Book, we got a sneak peak of inside Taylor’s cleaning cart, and it’s decorated with an image of Cardiff Bay, as well as a cute cat art print. Replicate these for your Swiftie!
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