When it comes to fandom, Taylor Swift has some of the most dedicated supporters in the world, and one Swiftie from Wisconsin has taken her admiration to a whole new level with a Halloween display that pays tribute to the pop megastar’s career in a delightfully spooky way.
Katelyn McLaughlin, a devoted Taylor Swift fan, has transformed her Sun Prairie home into a Halloween extravaganza that celebrates Taylor Swift’s iconic eras. From “Fearless” to “Red” and everything in between, McLaughlin has created a captivating and eerie spectacle that showcases Swift’s different musical eras through an assembly of skeletons adorned in Swift-inspired outfits.
McLaughlin’s Halloween display features a row of wooden structures, each housing a skeleton sporting a blonde wig and dressed in costumes representing various Taylor Swift albums. The attention to detail is extraordinary, and every outfit is a loving homage to the corresponding album’s cover or era.
In a clever nod to her Halloween-themed endeavor, McLaughlin shares her creation with the world on TikTok under the moniker “witchyswifty.” Her video tour of the display provides viewers with a closer look at the skeletons donning Taylor Swift’s iconic looks, and it has garnered considerable attention and praise from fellow fans and the online community.
For the Halloween evening, McLaughlin and her family are preparing to spread the Taylor Swift love by crafting friendship bracelets to distribute to trick-or-treaters who come to admire their Halloween masterpiece.
McLaughlin’s Halloween display brings to life various aspects of Taylor Swift’s career. One skeleton pays tribute to the “Fearless” era with plaid pajama pants and a “Junior Jewels” shirt, an homage to Swift’s “You Belong with Me” music video from 2008.
The “Speak Now” era is elegantly represented by a skeleton dressed in a glamorous purple gown, mirroring Swift’s re-recorded album released in July.
Fans of the 2012 “Red” album will appreciate the red and gold circus ringmaster outfit on one skeleton, inspired by Swift’s memorable look at the MTV Europe Music Awards that year.
The forthcoming re-release of “1989” is acknowledged with a skeleton clad in a blue, yellow, and white cheerleader costume reminiscent of Swift’s “Shake It Off” music video.
The “Reputation” era, symbolized by the iconic “Look What You Made Me Do” music video, is brought to life with a skeleton sporting a black sweatshirt dress adorned with a glittery tiger design and a white cat mask.
Even Swift’s more recent albums are not overlooked. The plaid coat featured on the cover of “Evermore,” released in 2020, graces the display. Additionally, there is a rainbow-themed ensemble to honor “Lover” from 2019.
In the caption of her TikTok video, McLaughlin playfully references the lyrics of “Look What You Made Me Do” with the statement, “The old Taylor can’t come to the phone right now… why? Because she’s dead! My ScarEras tour #lwymmd Halloween display is up! Light show is NEXT!” She hints at the possibility of more enhancements to her exhibit in the near future.
McLaughlin concludes her video with a heartfelt wish, expressing the hope that Taylor Swift herself will come across her elaborate Halloween tribute.
Needless to say, the video has resonated deeply with fans, with one user exclaiming, “This is genius. I am loving every second of this!” Another enthusiastic fan even expressed a willingness to travel to see the impressive display in person, asking, “Where am I traveling to see this masterpiece?” A third fan simply summed it up with one word: “iconic.”
Katelyn McLaughlin’s Taylor Swift-themed Halloween spectacle is not only a creative tribute to the artist but also a testament to the profound impact that music and artistry can have on our lives, transforming even the spookiest of seasons into an opportunity for expression and celebration.
