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Kendra W. Houston

Get the look of Taylor Swift's TTPD Lyrics Dress

Updated: Oct 25

But even better maybe?? 🖋️👗


Since Taylor Swift debuted the "Tortured Poets Department" look for her Eras tour, I've been flooded with messages and requests regarding this dress:


Taylor Swift wearing a white dress with words written on it in script font

It's a custom Vivienne Westwood gown with the words “I love you, it’s ruining my life” printed over and over on the skirt--the most famous lyric from the new album's single "Fortnight" featuring Post Malone.


People are loving this look. Understandably so! A dress with written words on it is a way to wear something that's:


  • Classy and elegant

  • Creative and unique

  • Customized

  • And most important--personally meaningful.


Here's the thing: you don't have to be Taylor Swift or have her lyrics dress to get an outfit that represents you! I'm a big fan of empowering yourself to become your own celebrity. Aaaand to be completely honest with no shade intended to Taylor... I think you can do a whole lot better than just wearing the same single line from one song over and over (there I said it). It's a great line, but maybe you want to say something more, and maybe you want to say something for YOU.


 

Looking for something special to wear at your next event?


Learn more about getting a custom hand-painted clothing creation of your own!


 

Here are a few examples of text you could have written on your own custom piece of clothing (because how cool is it to be able to WEAR what you care about?) Which one feels the most inspiring to you?


1.

The text: Special dates

The idea: Tell the story of a relationship through a list of important dates on your clothing item. Met > started dating > engaged > married > births of child(ren)...what else could you throw in that's unique to your story?



Two hands holding either side of a black paper heart

2.

The text: Locations

The idea: Have you moved around a lot? List the latitude and longitude coordinates of places you've lived on your piece. By wearing them, the places closest to your heart can be carried with you wherever you go. You can also do this with addresses, names of cities, or subway stops.


Woman's arm with a coordinates tattoo

3.

The text: Historical documents

The idea: Law student? Have the US Constitution written on your graduation outfit--or party outfit for when you pass the bar (or both)!


The first part of the United States Constitution

4.

The text: Famous quotes

The idea: Become the belle of your book club when you arrive dressed in a piece featuring your favorite Jane Austen quote written in gorgeous script.


Jane Austen quote written in script in a gold picture frame

 


Want to know what else is possible on a custom hand-painted clothing item?

Take a look at my inspiration page to see past projects I've done!



 

5.

The text: Names

The idea: Try a new, creative take on a family tree or ancestor portrait gallery wall by covering your clothing item in the names of family members (you can even include pets)!


A pile of colorful notecards with names written in a fun font on them

6.

The text: A coded or hidden message

The idea: A few years ago, I was asked to paint a secret message into a couple's wedding wear. A romantic phrase meaningful to them was stealthily hidden amongst their wedding flowers in the design. What message would you want to sneak onto a garment, for yourself or as a gift? Want it to be even more secret? Have it written in code (like Morse code).


Detail of a hand-painted pocket square with the word love surrounded by a floral pattern
Detail shot of the secret message wedding garment

7.

The text: Inspirational message

The idea: Do you have a mantra, word of the year, or favorite positive affirmation? Get a little extra motivation and confidence boost every time you wear that phrase on your clothes! Spread that love with the world, or take a note from the idea above and hide it within another design if you want the message to be only for you.


A pink neon sign saying live colorfully

I can't wait to hear what you'd do to amp up Taylor Swift's look for yourself! We're all cool enough to be our own celebrities...get in touch so you can start dressing the part! ❤️






"I tried on the dress and screamed out loud it is so much more perfect in person! Stunning!"

-Amber, Massachusetts




"Ahhh!!!! I just put the dress on and I'm OBSESSED! I love it so much!!"

-Brittany, California




"I freaking love it and almost cried."

-Keyla, Massachusetts




"Something we will never be able to forget."

-Richie, Texas

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