Taylor Swift is finally opening up about the physical toll her record-breaking Eras Tour took on her, and the surprising outfit that helped her push through the pain night after night.
During a recent appearance at The Late Show with Stephen Colbertthe 35-year-old singer shared that her beloved Versace bodysuit from Love segment became her secret source of strength throughout the nearly two-year tour.
Swift described the sparkling, crystal-covered piece as more than just a costume, it was something that made her feel unstoppable, even when her body was struggling.
“I got to wear this very sparkly Versace bodysuit,” she told Colbert while reflecting on the look.
She admitted that many nights she came on stage “coughing up a horrible virus”, sometimes with soreness or dealing with a stomach bug.
But slipping into the sequined bodysuit flipped a switch on her.
As she put it: “I was constantly in a lot of physical pain, but when I put it on, I was just like, ‘No, this is popping. I’m doing it. We’re going.'”
Launched in March 2023 and ending in December 2024, the Eras Tour spanned 149 shows across five continents, an extraordinary run that naturally came with intense physical demands.
Still, Swift said the Lover bodysuit provided the same boost of confidence she once felt as a young girl performing the national anthem.
Colbert even pulled out an old photo of 12-year-old Swift in her patriotic performance outfit. With a nostalgic laugh, she joked, “I’m taller and I know more words.”
But she went on to explain that even as a child she had clothes that made her feel brave and invincible, just like the Versace look did during the tour.
She recalled wearing a sparkly American flag shirt, a red duster and a matching headband, and said that ensemble in 2001 made her feel unstoppable.
Comparing the two outfits, Swift noted that the sense of empowerment was the same. The Lover bodysuit wasn’t just fashion, it was her armor during a demanding, history-making tour.
