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 get through the pain night after night.
During a recent appearance on The last show with Stephen ColbertThe 35-year-old singer shared that her beloved Versace jumpsuit from the Lover The segment became his secret source of strength during the nearly two-year tour.
Swift described the shiny, glass-covered piece as more than just a costume, it was something that made her feel unstoppable, even when her body struggled.
“I had to wear this very shiny Versace jumpsuit,” she told Colbert while reflecting on the look.
He admitted that many nights he went on stage “coughing from a horrible virus,” sometimes feeling pain or dealing with a stomach bug.
However, putting on that sequin jumpsuit flipped a switch for her.
As she put it, “I was constantly in a lot of physical pain, but when I put it on, I was like, ‘No, this is exploding. I’m doing it. Come on.'”
The Eras Tour, which launched in March 2023 and ended in December 2024, spanned 149 shows across five continents, an extraordinary journey that naturally came with intense physical demands.
Still, Swift said the Lover bodysuit offered the same boost of confidence she once felt as a little girl performing the national anthem.
Colbert even pulled out an old photo of 12-year-old Swift in her patriotic performance outfit. With a wistful laugh, she joked: “I’m taller and I know more words.”
But she went on to explain that even as a child, she had outfits that made her feel bold and invincible, much like Versace’s look on tour.
She recalled wearing a bright shirt with the American flag, a red smock and a matching headband, and said that in 2001, the outfit made her feel unstoppable.
When comparing the two outfits, Swift noted that the feeling of empowerment was the same. The Lover bodysuit wasn’t just fashion, it was her armor during a demanding and historic tour.
