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 on The Late Show with Stephen Colbertthe 35-year-old singer shared that her beloved Versace bodysuit from Lover The segment became his 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 had to wear this very sparkly Versace bodysuit,” she told Colbert while reflecting on her look.
She admitted that many nights she went on stage “coughing from a horrible virus,” sometimes feeling body aches or suffering from a stomach illness.
However, putting on this sequined bodysuit flipped a switch for her.
As she put it: “I was in a lot of physical pain all the time, but when I put it on, I was like, ‘No, it’s bursting. I’m doing it. We’re going.'”
The Eras Tour, launched in March 2023 and completed in December 2024, spanned 149 shows across five continents, an extraordinary ride that naturally came with intense physical demands.
Still, Swift said the Lover bodysuit offered the same confidence boost 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 pageant outfit. With a wistful laugh, she joked, “I’m bigger and I know more words.”
But she went on to explain that, even as a child, she wore outfits that made her feel bold and invincible, much like the Versace look while on tour.
She recalls wearing a sparkly American flag shirt, a red duster and a matching headband, saying that in 2001, this ensemble made her feel unstoppable.
Comparing the two outfits, Swift noted that the feeling of empowerment was the same. The Lover bodysuit was not just a fashion statement, it was his armor during a demanding and historic tour.
