Every Look Taylor Swift Has Worn to the VMAs Since Her First Appearance in 2008

Taylor Swift on the Red Carpet in 2024

Swift, who is up for 12 Moon People at the 2024 ceremony, arrived at UBS Arena in a Dior look featuring a yellow plaid bustier top with an attached skirt, a pair of black velvet hot pants and leather gloves. She paired the sexy with look with thigh-high Stuart Weitzman boots and so much Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.

Taylor Swift Has an Outfit Change in 2024

In the middle of Wednesday’s show, Swift (posing with Karol G) decided to go for something extra…terrestrial, that is: a beaded Monse mini dress with a UFO design on the front.

Taylor Swift on the Red Carpet in 2023

Swift hit the red carpet in 2023 at the Prudential Center in New Jersey in  a Versace halter-neck gown,

Taylor Swift Backstage in 2023

In addition to her show-stopping style, which included this denim number she changed into later in the night, Swift made history at the 2023 ceremony when, after taking home the Moon Person for video of the year for “Anti-Hero,” she became the first artist to receive the award four times.

Her nine wins that night led her to became the second-most awarded artist in VMA history — right behind Beyoncé.

Taylor Swift on the Red Carpet in 2022

In 2022, Swift made a surprise appearance at the awards in this sparkly Oscar de la Renta dress.

Taylor Swift with her Moon Person Awards in 2022

She later changed into this midnight blue ensemble and took multiple awards including video of the year for “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version).”

During her acceptance speech, she announced her album Midnights.

Taylor Swift Performs in 2019

Swift returned to the VMAs for the first time in four years in 2019 and performed a medley of hits, including “You Need to Calm Down” and “Lover.”

Taylor Swift Accepts An Award in 2019

She hit the red carpet in a colorful blazer ensemble paired with thigh-high boots, then accepted the award for video of the year — using her acceptance speech to promote the Equality Act.

Taylor Swift on the Red Carpet in 2015

Swift’s midriff-baring sequined houndstooth set that she wore on the carpet in 2015 was a clear departure from her typical look.

Taylor Swift Performs with Nicki Minaj in 2015

Swift performed “The Night Is Still Young” with Nicki Minaj and then finished out her performance with “Bad Blood” in a red beaded fringe mini-dress.

Taylor Swift on the Red Carpet in 2014

We knew she was trouble when she walked in! Swift wore a blue long-sleeved Mary Katrantzou romper on the carpet in 2014.

Taylor Swift Performs in 2014

Swift taught us all how to “Shake It Off” when she performed her hit song off of 1989 : Ideally in a sequined, fringe two-piece.

Taylor Swift on the Red Carpet in 2013

Swift went Old Hollywood glam in a navy gown with a plunging neckline.

Taylor Swift on the Red Carpet in 2012

Nothing like an all-white power suit to show the red carpet who’s boss.

Taylor Swift Performs in 2012

Swift performed “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” in a striped top and short shorts.

Taylor Swift Performs in 2010

Following Kanye West’s interruption in 2009, Swift was back the following year to perform her song “Innocent,” which is said to be about West. She wore a white dress and went barefoot for the occasion.

Taylor Swift on the Red Carpet in 2009

For her second VMAs in 2009, Swift chose an elegant sequined gown, which became iconic after West interrupted her speech.

Taylor Swift Performs in 2009

At the same show, she performed her hit song “You Belong with Me” on a subway and then live outside of Radio City Music Hall wearing this red number.

Taylor Swift and Beyoncé in 2009

She would wear that same red dress on stage when Beyoncé invited her up to finish her acceptance speech after winning video of the year.

Taylor Swift on the Red Carpet in 2008

Swift went simple for the red carpet for her first VMAs in 2008, choosing a structured, ballet-inspired dress and strappy gold heels.

Taylor Swift’s First VMAs in 2008

While working the carpet for MTV News at the 2008 awards, Swift wore a gorgeous, gold dress that looked like something out of The Great Gatsby.