Swift’s heightadded to her commanding presence as she topped off her pop-punk look with her signature knee-high boots and a choker necklace,E! Onlinereported on Thursday (September 12).

The yellowy-green and black tartan dress features a zip-up corset top and a sweeping train over black shorts, according toVogue.

Taylor’s ensemble may have been a nod to her 2017 albumReputation, which is associated with the colors green and black and generally edgier fashion choices.

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“Her accessories were definitelyReputation-coded,”Voguereported, noting that theShake it Offhitmaker wore a pair of thigh-high black leather Stuart Weitzman boots, strappy black leather gloves, and a matching plaid choker, along with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.

Swiftieswere quick to express their admiration, as a Threads user commented: “Taylor Swift in that gorgeous and fierce Dior is giving Hufflepuff to the max and I’m loving it.”

Another person wrote: “Taylor Swiftyesterday at the VMAS probably giving everybody a heart attack from her outfit.”

Taylor wore a bondage-inspired Christian Dior ensemble on Wednesday (September 11)

Taylor Swift’s “Bondage-Inspired” VMAs Red Carpet Outfit Sparks Mixed Opinions

Taylor has embodied the world of bondage before. In 2015, the musician scooped up $13,000 in fetish clothing for the shoot of herBad Bloodhit song.

In the music video ofBad Blood, Taylor’s outfits were pulled off the rack at BDSM store The Stockroom, well-known for its hardcore fetish items in the Silverlake area of Los Angeles,TMZreported at the time.

At the VMAs, Taylor later slipped into a custom sparkling Monse dress—featuring a UFO on the front—inside New York’s UBS Arena,E! Onlinereported.

The pop star stunned on the red carpet, rocking a plaid corset with black bondage-inspired gloves

Taylor Swift’s “Bondage-Inspired” VMAs Red Carpet Outfit Sparks Mixed Opinions

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This time, her outfit appeared to allude to her 2024Tortured Poets DepartmentsongDown Bad, which Taylor previously revealed has analienabduction theme behind it.

This year marks a staggering change from the singer’s previous appearance at the VMAs

Taylor Swift’s “Bondage-Inspired” VMAs Red Carpet Outfit Sparks Mixed Opinions

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The Pennsylvania native became the most-awarded artist in the ceremony’s history,BBCreported on Wednesday.

In 2009,  Kanye “Ye” West infamously interrupted her

Taylor Swift’s “Bondage-Inspired” VMAs Red Carpet Outfit Sparks Mixed Opinions

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This year marks a staggering change from the singer’s previous appearance at the VMAs. In 2009, moments after Taylor took to the stage to accept her award for Best Female Video,Kanye “Ye” Westinfamously interrupted her.

Ye went on to voice his disappointment at the result, exclaiming: “Yo Taylor, I’m really happy for you. I’m going to let you finish, but Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time.”

“She looks incredible,” a reader commented

Taylor Swift’s “Bondage-Inspired” VMAs Red Carpet Outfit Sparks Mixed Opinions

Taylor Swift’s “Bondage-Inspired” VMAs Red Carpet Outfit Sparks Mixed Opinions

Taylor Swift’s “Bondage-Inspired” VMAs Red Carpet Outfit Sparks Mixed Opinions

Taylor Swift’s “Bondage-Inspired” VMAs Red Carpet Outfit Sparks Mixed Opinions

Taylor Swift’s “Bondage-Inspired” VMAs Red Carpet Outfit Sparks Mixed Opinions

Taylor Swift’s “Bondage-Inspired” VMAs Red Carpet Outfit Sparks Mixed Opinions

Taylor Swift’s “Bondage-Inspired” VMAs Red Carpet Outfit Sparks Mixed Opinions

Taylor Swift’s “Bondage-Inspired” VMAs Red Carpet Outfit Sparks Mixed Opinions

Taylor Swift’s “Bondage-Inspired” VMAs Red Carpet Outfit Sparks Mixed Opinions

Taylor Swift’s “Bondage-Inspired” VMAs Red Carpet Outfit Sparks Mixed Opinions

Taylor Swift’s “Bondage-Inspired” VMAs Red Carpet Outfit Sparks Mixed Opinions

Taylor Swift’s “Bondage-Inspired” VMAs Red Carpet Outfit Sparks Mixed Opinions

Taylor Swift’s “Bondage-Inspired” VMAs Red Carpet Outfit Sparks Mixed Opinions

Taylor Swift’s “Bondage-Inspired” VMAs Red Carpet Outfit Sparks Mixed Opinions

Taylor Swift’s “Bondage-Inspired” VMAs Red Carpet Outfit Sparks Mixed Opinions

Taylor Swift’s “Bondage-Inspired” VMAs Red Carpet Outfit Sparks Mixed Opinions

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