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Key Takeaways (TL;DR)
- Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl promo embraces diamond-drenched glamour –chokers, cuffs, crystalline bracelets and bold statement jewellery.
- These maximalist looks can inspire wearable trends when translated into scaled-down, lab-grown designs.
- Statement solitaires, bold dress rings and dramatic drop earrings offer show-stopping sparkle without superstar budgets.
- Even small touches – like jewelled shoe clips – let you channel the vibe in everyday outfits.
- Creative settings and lab-grown diamonds provide a sustainable, ethical and affordable way to adopt Taylor’s showgirl aesthetic.
Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl (TLSG)promo burst onto the scene like a glittering popstar fantasy.
In the promotional imagery she’s draped in diamond studded corsets and magnificent diamond headpieces, feathered costumery, mosaic body jewellery and sculptural cuffs that are designed to catch every stage light and spotlight. Even her simplest looks showcase statement diamond earrings, rings and shoe adornments.
It’s clear that Ms Swift is embracing diamond-encrusted glam in a big way.
Swift has always been a trendsetter. And this album, and its maximalist looks, will be no different. If you’re keen to emulate her blueprint – embracing dramatic chokers, bold bracelets and showgirl-style body jewellery – this is your guide.
We’ll show you how to translate her looks into wearable, sustainable pieces with lab-grown diamonds and smart design tweaks that let your look shine without the superstar price tag.
In this article:
- Translating stage glamour into wearable trends
- Couture chokers & cuffs
- Crystalline bralette
- Showpiece solitaire earrings
- Glamorous dress rings
- Dramatic drop earrings
- Showstopping shoe adornments
- Ready to design your own TSLG-inspired showpiece?
TLSG: Translating stage glamour into wearable trends
Couture chokers & cuffs
One of the most evocative jewellery trends from TLSG is the return of the bold chokers, cuffs and collars. In her promo stills Swift wears high-neck collars drenched in diamonds and reminiscent of classic cabaret glamour. These frame her face, elongate her neck and bring extreme shine.
She’s also seen wearing robust, structural diamond cuffs which are both beautiful and impactful and show her as a powerful force to be reckoned with.
How to get the look for less
Adjusting the settings and utilising lab-grown diamonds allow you to embrace these stunning looks at a human price point. Consider either a collar or cuff studded with sparkling lab-grown diamonds, but with a smaller width and a slightly scaled back setting.
You’ll still get the look, and all the glamour, but in a more wearable and sustainable format.
Crystalline bralette & body jewellery
In her most iconic image from the album cover, Swift is shown wearing a crystalline bralette with scallop shaped diamonds dripping along her torso. This is a glamourous look – perfect for taking to the stage. But it’s also stunning for a night out dancing or a romantic dinner date.
And if you want to level up the showgirl look to a more sophisticated style, pair it with a white men’s shirt or jacket. Sophistication and glamour.
How to get the look for less
While a fully diamond encrusted piece of clothing is out of the running for most people, there are crystal and rhinestone options available. Pair this with a stunning single diamond body chain to match Swift’s trends with your own unique style.
Using lab-grown diamonds and gems in a scaled down setting allows you to recreate this look for much less, while still achieving the maximalist glamour we love.
Showpiece solitaire earrings
Even in her most minimalist album looks, Swift uses stunning jewellery deliver that final flourish. Her choice of oversized solitaire earrings – single showpiece stones with minimalist setting – demonstrate just how powerful a simple look can be.
With the rest of her look stripped back, the solitaires provide that touch of sparkle and luxury that define the ‘showgirl’ aesthetic. Solitaire earrings also work as a versatile piece – equally suited to a chic night time ensemble as they are as part of a subtle nod to stage-inspired everyday styling.
How to get the look for less
Lab-grown solitaries are the perfect option here. A pair of 2-3 carat lab-grown diamond studs will deliver serious impact for third of the cost of natural diamonds. The key is to keep the setting minimal so the stone takes centre stage, just like Swift’s.
Glamorous dress rings
The TLSG promo features bold, oversized dress rings designed to command attention and deliver showstopping power. These aren’t delicate bands. They’re chunky, heavily adorned rings that sparkle under the lights and double as performance pieces.
Taylor’s ring carries that art deco spirit and sports intricate designs and an extravagant size that highlight the maximalist spirt of the Life of a Showgirl.
Get the look for less
Choosing a ring with an intricate and bold setting, but with a smaller diamond or other gemstone will deliver a punch without the price. And it’s more suitable for everyday wear.
However, if you want your own stunning piece ala TS herself, then we again suggest choosing a lab-grown statement ring. A cluster design that uses smaller lab-grown or natural diamonds is another way to achieve the same look without sacrificing your budget.
The key here is to go bold. Don’t be afraid of size or sparkle. Taylor isn’t!
Dramatic drop earrings
As The Life of a Showgirl imagery proves – earrings are never just an accessory. They’re also a performance piece! Taylor’s looks feature long, shoulder-grazing drop earrings that perfectly complement the luxe look she’s going for generally, with an added benefit of adding shimmer to every movement.
Drop earrings are strategically beautiful too, elongating and framing facial features while being theatrical and unapologetically luminous.
Get the look for less
With drop earrings, the setting and design elements can do a great deal of heavy lifting, creating drama and impact without adding in the cost of huge stones. To make them more wearable day-to-day, scale the length down to a mid-drop (around 3-4 cm). This allows you to embrace the showgirl look without overwhelming your style.
The idea here is to create movement, impact and brilliance. And these are three things you can achieve without a superstar budget.
Showstopping shoe adornments
Even Taylor’s TLSG footwear sparkles with jewellery-inspired detailing. From diamanté straps to gem-encrusted heels, her looks remind us that, in true showgirl style, every inch of the body becomes a canvas for glamour.
How to get the look for less
Sparkling accents on shoes can tie your whole outfit together and create a real ‘showstopping’ look. And you don’t need couture heels covered in diamonds to embrace this trend. Instead Adding jewelled-accents to your shoes can be as easy as adding a shimmering bracelet around your ankle.
Look for removable shoe clips (or even brooches that can work for both) featuring lab-grown gems or anklet-style wraps that are flexible and can be used in different ways. These options let you channel Taylor’s head-to-toe glam for special occasions and swap them out when you’re keen for a more understated look.
Ready to design your own TSLG-inspired showpiece?
Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl looks may be drenched in diamonds, but you don’t need a superstar budget to capture the same sparkle. Choosing a clever design and the right stones, including lab-grown, means you can easily translate show-stopping trends – from chokers to cuffs to statement rings – into pieces that are wearable, sustainable and uniquely you.
If you’d like to talk about designing your own one-of-a-kind piece of jewellery that suits your finger, lifestyle and budget, we’d love to help bring your vision to life.
