Taylor Swift’s risqué looks in new photos spark obsession and criticism online, just over a month after her stunning engagement to Travis Kelce, who designed her ring himself.
Earlier today, on October 3, 2025, musical sensation Taylor Swift set Instagram ablaze with dazzling new photos of herself embracing her showgirl era, following the recent release of her new album. While some netizens have showered the star with praise, gushing over her beauty and style, others have a different opinion.
Fan comment about Taylor Swift, posted on October 3, 2025. | Source: Instagram/people
‘The Life of a Showgirl’: Theatrics, Vintage Glamor, and Diamonds
In the carousel, Swift fully transformed into a glamorous cabaret queen, delivering a visual narrative that mirrors the theme of her latest record. From a gilded crown that shoots upward like sparklers to a jewel-encrusted showgirl ensemble surrounded by dancers, the pop diva channels Old Hollywood glam with a modern edge.
Each image — whether she’s draped in a sheer robe on a hotel bed, striking an angular pose beneath an EXIT sign, reclining in a gem-studded bodysuit beside a plate of pasta, or oozing unbothered charm in a red corset with matching gloves — feels carefully curated to blur the line between spectacle and intimacy.
“Tonight all [sic] these lives converge here. The mosaics of laughter and cocktails of tears. Where fraternal souls sing identical things,” she wrote in the post’s poetic caption.
Swift continued, “And it’s beautiful. It’s rapturous. It is frightening.” The caption also includes a nod to the team behind the project, as she penned, “I can’t tell you how proud I am to share this with you, an album that just feels so right. A forever thank you goes out to my mentors and friends Max and Shellback for helping me paint this self portrait [sic].”
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‘Her Best Photoshoot OMG’: Fans Gasp with Awe, While Critics Groan with Dismay
Swift also credited renowned fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott for capturing the visuals. “If you thought the big show was wild, perhaps you should come and take a look behind the curtain…’The Life of a Showgirl’ is out now,” concluded the star.
As expected, social media platforms erupted with a wave of emotional and deeply divided reactions. Many spectators were utterly captivated by the visual direction of the post, flooding it with praise. “HER BEST PHOTOSHOOT OMG IM [sic] GAGGED,” one fan exclaimed.
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Critics took aim at the tone and intention of the imagery. “there’s no sex appeal in these images oh tayboard.. [sic],” remarked one person, while another bluntly stated, “She wishes,” in response to a media outlet dubbing the photos “sexy.”
Yet another person opined, “It’s not giving sexy It’s giving trying too hard but the appeal ain’t there, it’s like a school teen girl tryna act woman but it’s not yet there [sic].”
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