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How to Rep Every Taylor Swift Era (Including “The Life of a Showgirl”!) in Your Dorm Room

Maryann Reese
Maryann Reese
Maryann Reese is a sophomore at Christopher Newport University, studying musical theater as well as minoring in leadership studies and dance. Maryann has been a professional content creator for three years and she is thrilled to be a part of Dorm Therapy!
updated Aug 15, 2025
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Lead with Taylor Swift on her Eras tour and 2 products that match a certain era
Credit: John Medina/Getty Images, Walmart, HoneyIslandStudio via Etsy

She’s done it again! I can’t believe Taylor Swift just dropped her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. And you know what that means — it’s time to embrace a new Taylor Swift era (and start repping it in your space).

If you’re a Swiftie like me (or even just a person on the internet), you saw Swift announce her new album on the Kelce brothers’ New Heights podcast in August. She said at the time that the album was inspired by the joy and excitement of performing and her life behind the curtains during the Eras Tour, and now that the album is out, we know it’s filled with sweet love songs like “Opalite” and a couple revenge tunes. True to its name, the 3-hour mega concert during the Eras Tour celebrated every era of Taylor Swift — from her self-titled 2006 debut album as a teenager all the way through her 11th album, The Tortured Poets Department. (Little did we know she was working on her 12th era the whole time.) While we didn’t get to see The Life of a Showgirl in the Eras Tour, you can still channel all of Taylor Swift’s eras for your dorm decor

Whether you want to relive the best moments from your Eras Tour experience, or you simply hope to fill your space with items that remind you of the magic you feel when listening to Swift’s genre-spanning music, this guide is here to help. You can find decor products for every single Taylor Swift era (even the one that only has an album cover right now).

But I have one question before I begin: “Are you ready for it?

All prices were accurate at the time of publishing.

Cowgirl Printable Wall Art, Set of 3
$12$11

This trio of blue cowgirl prints — a hat, boots, and “howdy, howdy, howdy” — matches the color of Swift's 2006 eponymous debut album cover. Together, these images give off a vintage vibe reminiscent of early Swift without flat-out screaming, “I LOVE TAYLOR SWIFT!” Something about it just makes me want to sing “Our Song” in front of my college crush.

$11 at Etsy
3 Pack Metal Mirrors for Wall Sunburst
$26

Gold was the unofficial color of Swift’s 2009 "Fearless" tour … just as “sparkly” was the unofficial aesthetic. That’s why these golden sunburst mirrors are calling out “You belong with me” to every Fearless era stan. You need at least a mirror or two in your dorm room, so why not choose something as gilded as Swift’s tour dresses?

$26 at Amazon
Faux Mongolian Fur Throw Pillow
$20

The Speak Now era is perfect for people who love pastels — especially if you look at Swift’s dress colors during this part of the concert. Purple, specifically, is the Speak Now hue, and this fuzzy pillow in a soft lavender color is a cozy way to add a subtle nod to Swift’s third album in your room.

$20 at Target
Mini Red Lip Mirror
$17

Swift started wearing a red lip while performing in concert before the Red era, but her lip color really popped in the “22” music video when she paired it with the red heart-shaped glasses. She’s now known for her signature red lip, and the vibrant crimson color and metallic sheen on these red lip mirrors are a cheeky nod to Swift’s fourth album.

$17 at Etsy
Instax Mini Film Photo Frames, 3-Pack
$19$17

These iridescent Polaroid picture frames are so 1989, it almost hurts! All you need to do is look at the album cover to see how prominent these instant photos are in Swift’s 1989 aesthetic. Even if your name’s not Taylor and you weren’t born in 1989, you can still channel this era by displaying your favorite photos in these frames on your nightstand, dresser, or desk.

$17 at Amazon
Anding Black Clay Vase with Pampas Grass Design
$19

You won’t need an explanation for why you have this chic black vase in your dorm. You might think Reputation is only a revenge album (with the snakes and black-and-white album cover), but as a true Swiftie you know this album has some of Swift’s best love songs, like “Delicate” and “New Year’s Day.” If you fill your black vase with your favorite flowers (real or fake), you’ll instantly give off Reputation era vibes — a little tough and a little sweet.

$19 at Amazon
Riley Window Curtain Panels
$40

Lover is another pastel era from Swift, and this one is also defined by butterflies. Okay, technically there are flowers on these light pink-purple curtain panels, but they could pass for butterflies on a quick glance. Either way, the color definitely matches the heart drawn around Swift’s eye on her album cover.

$40 at Target
Honeycomb Moss Wall Art
$22$17

This moss DIY kit is giving all kinds of woodsy, Folklore feels. In fact, during the Folklore segment of the Eras Tour, Swift sings on top of a moss-covered cabin. Unlike that large set piece, your finished moss product won’t be big or heavy, so it’ll be easy to mount to your dorm wall with Command hooks or mounting tape — no stagehands required!

$17 at Etsy
Evermore Inspired Plaid Taylor Throw Blanket
$48$36

If you have the Evermore album cover memorized, then this blanket looks very familiar. The throw’s gold-and-black plaid design looks a lot like Swift’s jacket that sets the aesthetic for this era. True Swifties who see your bed will know you love playing “Gold Rush” on repeat.

$36 at Redbubble
Women's Travel Makeup Bag
$20

Midnights is the final era during the concert, and Swift goes all in on sequins and color, similar to what you see on this cosmetics bag. The Midnights era is defined by dark, rich hues, with a hint of glitter. With all the purple sparkles, you might think this makeup bag looks like it’s ready to sing “Karma.”

$20 at Amazon
Retro, Shabby Chic, Vintage Typewriter Pencil Holder for Desk
$24$22

Swift famously launched The Tortured Poets Department during her Eras Tour. And it turns out, they use old typewriters in the Tortured Poets Department, as seen in Swift’s “Fortnight (feat. Post Malone)” music video. You’ll probably still keep turning in papers on your laptop, but this old typewriter pencil holder is a cute nod to Swift’s longest album yet.

$22 at Amazon
Vintage Retro Disco Ball Decor
$13

Though we don’t know much about Taylor’s upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl, the deluxe album cover art and tracklist allude to a sparkly orange burlesque vibe. The tagline for this album is, “And, baby, that’s show business for you.” This poster is a subtle nod to retro Hollywood, and will bring some vibrant orange shimmer into your space as you patiently wait for October 3.

$13 at Amazon

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Maryann Reese is a sophomore at Christopher Newport University, studying musical theater as well as minoring in leadership studies and dance. Maryann has been a professional content creator for three years and she is thrilled to be a part of Dorm Therapy!

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