Make the friendship bracelets and get ready for it. The Eras tour is coming to Indianapolis.
“So make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it” is what Taylor says in “You’re on your own kid.” Swifties have followed instructions and created friendship bracelets which they exchange and trade before, during and after the Eras Tour. Beads can be bought anywhere including Amazon, Walmart, and even Temu. Beads and bracelets are inexpensive ways to prepare for the tour, while also creating fun sayings to share with others.
Bracelets can have everything from favorite song lyrics to inside jokes within the Swifite community. Although friendship bracelets are seen as childish, these items are considered to be one of the most fun aspects about the show. If fans plan to make these bracelets, plan ahead and start making them with plenty of time before the show; they take longer to make than expected.
Put on the “best dress, Fearless” is a lyric from “Fearless” by Taylor. Fans adopted this saying by dressing up as their favorite Era. Fans do this by dressing in the album’s color or in an outfit featured on the album. An example of this would be wearing the “Junior Jewels” shirt from the “You Belong With Me” music video. Fans also opt for sparkly dresses with glitter and fringe. Every era has a different color; Debut is light green, Fearless is yellow/gold, Speak Now is purple, Red is red, 1989 is light blue, Reputation is black, Lover is pink, Folklore is gray, Evermore is brown, Midnights is dark blue/purple, and The Tortured Poets Department is light gray/white. Fans dressing up as their favorite albums is half the fun of the tour.
Swift’s favorite number is 13. She makes this clear with many easter eggs hidden within all of her albums. Swift’s No. 1 hit “Our Song” had a 13-second intro, Out Of The Woods, I Wish You Would, and Wildest Dreams, all have 13 letters in the name. Swift started this trend in 2009/2010 while on her Fearless Tour. Fans followed in her footsteps and began to write the number on the backs of their hands. These numbers are often outlined in Sharpie or eyeliner, then filled in with glitter.
“She wears high heels, I wear sneakers” are lyrics from Swift’s No. 1 hit “You Belong With Me.” Although sparkly boots are cute, after almost eight hours in them, fans might regret not bringing another pair to change into. Another cute option could be high top Converse that are the color of the outfit or era fans wear. Fans can add glitter or rhinestones to them to make them stand out while staying comfortable.
From vintage tees to old cardigans, Swift has a variety of merchandise that she sells at every show. Shirts and sweatshirts range from $40 – $75. Her merchandise trucks often arrive two to three days before the show so fans can get merchandise early and not have to wait in line. Swift’s merchandise varies from tank tops, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and her infamous cardigans.
Arriving early is also important. Lines often grow quickly, which results in merchandise selling out quickly. Getting to the venue a few hours early can help fans in the long run. While fans wait, they can make or trade friendship bracelets, listen to Swift’s music, and make friends with other Swifties.
