Philly Flair at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

They never go out of style: Here’s who we met at night one of Swift’s Eras Tour at Lincoln Financial Field

For Swifties — Taylor Swift’s devoted fans — Friday evening marked the start of a weekend they’ll never forget: Night one of Swift’s Eras Tour stopping in Philadelphia.

The three-consecutive sold out shows are a feat no other artist has pulled off locally. The closest is Bruce Springsteen, but The Boss’ performances weren’t all in a row like Swift’s.

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Since kicking off in March, Swift’s Eras tour has become a cultural phenomenon — a musical feat with Swift performing a three-hour and 40+ song setlist spanning her decades-long career. Elaborate costumes and “surprise songs,” which keep fans guessing what deep cuts they’ll hear exclusively at their respective show dates, are all part of the spectacle.

Off stage, fans’ own outfits — inspired by specific eras or significant moments in Swift’s career — have turned stadium concourse areas into their own fashion shows.

Hours before gates opened, fans clamored near Lincoln Financial Field grounds to exchange friendship bracelets, “Tayl-gate,” and to sing along with other fans. There was enough tinsel, sequins, and glitter to light up the Miracle on 13th Street early with fans dressing in their Taylor Best.

Here are some of our favorite looks — and people — we met on the first night of Swift’s tour this weekend.

Ashley and Hunter Stringham

Ashley, 37, and Hunter Stringham, 7, from Clayton, Delaware.

How long have you been fans of Taylor Swift?

Ashley: I’ve been a fan since she first came out. He’s been listening since he was in my belly.

What’s your favorite song?

Hunter: I wish I could fly. (Ashley: He means “The Very First Night.”)

The Casella sisters

Jamie, 26, Alexis, 23, and Lindsey, 29, Casella, originally from Jackson, N.J.

How long have you been Taylor fans?

Jamie: We all grew up listening together, so it’s great to be here with my sisters.

How did you come up with your outfits?

Jamie: I was really inspired by focusing on lyrics instead of an era. We each kinda picked our own theme.

Lindsey: It is prom. It’s our Super Bowl..

McKenzie Lannon

McKenzie Lannon, 27, of Bel Air, Md.

What’s your significant Taylor Swift memory?

I’ve been trying to learn her songs on guitar. In high school, I played “Red” for an open mic night around 2010. I’ve been trying to see Taylor since her ‘1989’ tour — my favorite era and the one I’m dressed as — but scheduling didn’t work out. I had to heal that.

Sara Egbert

Sara Egbert, 13.

How many Swift shows have you been to?

Three — all with my sister and mom (who made this 1989-inspired dress).

Sophia Hannah

Sophia Hannah, 18, attended with Jessica Bollendorf, 19, both of Northeast Philly.

What inspired your outfits?

We wanted to do something that could work together. So we thought of the lyrics from “Midnight Rain.” This is our interpretation of sunshine and rain. We’ve both been listening to Taylor since we were around 4 years old.

Avery Whittle

Avery Whittle, 14, attended with her mom, Leea. With Kayla Tidwell, 15, and her mom, Jana

How did you go about planning for today?

Jana: It’s go big or go home after we all got shut out of Ticketmaster. When we got tickets, we just took the whole day off work and school. heading: Camryn Blankenship

Camryn Blankenship, 24, of Aberdeen, Md.

What’s your earliest Taylor memory?

When she first released her debut, I was obsessed with “Our Song.” I brought it in for choir class and I thought I was so cool with the new Taylor Swift CD.

Rebecca Hendricks and Hannah Hungerford

Rebecca Hendricks, 25, and Hannah Hungerford, 26, of Reading

What was the process like for pulling this outfit together?

We’ve been best friends for 10 years and Taylor Swift is a common thing we share. Our outfits were inspired by “The Great War” and soldier vibes, plus Taylor wore a lot of camo during her Reputation era. It took about 20 hours in total.

Meredith Dortch

Meredith Dortch, 49, of Live Oak, Fla.

Have you seen Taylor before?

I’m here with my two daughters and her girlfriend, and this is my first time seeing Taylor.

What’s one of your favorite Taylor memories?

My oldest did one of her songs in a talent show when she was 13. We’ve been fans for a long time.

Raven and Savannah Hiller

Sisters Raven, 19, and Savannah Hiller, 14, of Horsham.

How has Taylor’s music played a role in your lives?

She’s always been there. My aunt would play her music and we grew up together listening to her. It’s our first time seeing her live. We’ve been listening to her earlier eras to prepare.

Katie, Rori, and Chaz Fluid

Katie, 36, Rori, 8 and Chaz Fluid, 36 of Ocean View, N.J.

What made you decide to come out?

Rori has known the words to the songs since she was two. We’ve made three friendship bracelets so far while in line. We’re either the worst parents ever or the best — we’ll find out by the end of the night.

Maeve Powell

Maeve Powell, 15.

What was the inspiration for your outfit?

Definitely Midnights, but the snake necklace is for Reputation.