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Sure, sure, art imitates life, but lately, life imitates…lyrics. One of the most popular trends to emerge from the Eras tour is its fashion, and one accessory has acquired a grassroots fame: Taylor Swift-inspired bracelets.
So, how did T-Swift and friendship bracelets become such a thing? All credit goes to her fans, who started making bracelets to wear to the Eras tour (and later, the Eras tour movie showings), based on the line “make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it” in her song, “You’re on Your Own, Kid.” (Billboard notes that even celebs have gotten in on the trend, citing everyone from Gigi Hadid to Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban rocking the look.)
So, whether you’re hosting a watch party (Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour Concert Movie streams on Disney+ starting March 15, after all) or planning a Swiftie-inspired birthday party, here’s everything you need to know about buying—or DIYing—the look.
Where Do People Get These Taylor Swift-Inspired Bracelets?
Some have created their own bracelets from scratch, some have bought ’em from Etsy, eBay and other sites. No matter how you acquire them, having a forearm full of colorful, whimsical bands—in addition to the light-up bracelet fans receive upon entering the concert—has become an Eras tour staple. That, and then trading bracelets with other fans while you’re there. So why not extend the trend to the Super Bowl?
Want in? Here are some resources to get you started.
Want to Make Your Own Bracelets?
First, 13 Super Bowl-Related Friendship Bracelet Ideas:
- 87×89 (Kelce’s jersey, Swift’s birth year)
- Run it Back
- Go Big or Go Mahomes
- Tight End
- Yay, Sports
- The Faithful (a term for 49ers fans)
- Niner Gang
- TNT – a nod to the diamond tennis bracelet TS wore during the playoffs
- Guac (share what you’re really here for)
- Buff Chicken Dip (while we’re at it…)
- Yay, Snacks
- Touchdown
- Yeah (IYKYK)
Next, 27 Taylor Swift-Inspired Phrases to Add to Your Bracelet:
- Your year of birth (rather than 1989, unless you were born in 1989, of course)
- Invisible String (add to a delicate string bracelet for the best effect)
- Ready for It
- red lip, classic (thing that you like)
- Shake It Off
- Miss Americana
- Heartbreak Kid
- Delicate
- You’re on your own, kid
- sexy baby
- monster on the hill
- Blank Space
- Anti-Hero
- Begin Again
- State of Grace
- bad blood / mad love
- 13
- No, it’s Becky (if you know, you know)
- The Best Day
- I’m the problem
- Treacherous
- Mastermind
- ’tis the damn season
- Fearless
- Speak Now
- It’s me, hi
- Vigilante Shhh
Now, Grab a Bracelet-Making Kit to Start Making:
If you want to make a beaded bracelet:
- Anoge 6,400-Piece Bracelet-Making Kit, $13 at Amazon (available via Prime Two-Day shipping)
- Deinduser Two-Pack Bracelet Kit, Featuring 24 Colors, $18 at Amazon (Prime Same-Day Delivery eligible)
If you want to make a multi-strand rope bracelet:
- My Friendship Bracelet Maker, $25 at Amazon (available via Prime One-Day shipping)
- DDAI Kid-Friendly Bracelet Maker, $27 at Amazon (available via Prime One-Day shipping)
Want to Buy a Taylor Swift-Inspired Bracelet? Consider These:
- 12-Piece TS-Inspired Bracelet Set with 50 Stickers, $14 at Amazon (shown above)
- SINCSEFK 12-Piece TS-Inspired Friendship Bracelet Merch Set, $11 at Amazon (shown in top photo on the page)
- Chiefs 3-Pack Friendship Bracelets, $22 at Amazon
- All Too Well-Inspired Friendship Bracelet Set, $12 at Amazon
- Nontai “Reputation” Bracelet, $16 at Amazon
- Pack of 21 Surf- and Summer-Inspired Bracelets, $15 at Amazon
Lead photo: SINCSEFK 12 PCS TS-Inspired Friendship Bracelet Merch Set/Amazon
This post originally ran on June 5 and has since been updated. We have no affiliation with Taylor Swift or the NFL; we’re just fans.