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Tour de France jerseys: Yellow, green, white and polka dot explained

We explain what the yellow, green, polka dot and white jerseys worn by riders in the Tour de France represent

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The Tour de France sees the very best cyclists in the world battle it out for the yellow, green, white and polka dot jerseys, based on the general, points, mountains and young rider classifications. 

The jersey for each category is awarded to the leader of that classification at the end of every stage, and the recipient earns the right to wear it during the following day's racing. When a rider has the lead in multiple classifications, the yellow jersey is prioritised, then green, the polka dot, and white - the next person on the ranking wears the kit in the leader's stead.

Here we take a brief look at what they are and how they are won. 

Tour de France yellow jersey - GC leader

Also called the maillot jaune , the Tour de France yellow jersey is the most coveted piece of kit in professional cycling. The wearer is the rider who has completed the race in the least amount of time, and as such tops the overall or general classification (GC) of the race.

Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) dominated the GC in 2020 and 2021, wearing the yellow jersey almost throughout the 2021 edition, before Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma) took it off him halfway through the 2022 race, wearing it until the end of the race.

Before that, in 2012, Bradley Wiggins became the first British rider to finish in Paris in the Yellow Jersey - with Chris Froome following up in 2013, 2015-2017. Geraint Thomas took the 2018 race, becoming the third British rider to win the race.

The yellow jersey is sponsored by LCL, a French bank, and it is yellow, because the Tour's original organiser, L'Auto , was a newspaper printed on yellow paper. 

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A time bonus of 10, six and four seconds will be awarded to the first three riders across the finish line each day (not including TTs). These bonus seconds are taken off their stage and therefore overall time. Bonus seconds of eight, five and two seconds are also awarded on certain, strategically placed climbs on stages one, two, five, 12, 14 and 17.

Last 10 winners of the Tour de France general classification:

• 2013: Chris Froome 
• 2014: Vincenzo Nibali 
• 2015: Chris Froome
• 2016: Chris Froome
• 2017: Chris Froome
• 2018: Geraint Thomas
• 2019: Egan Bernal
• 2020: Tadej Pogačar
• 2021: Tadej Pogačar
• 2022: Jonas Vinegaard

Tour de France green jersey - points classification

The green jersey relates to points awarded to riders according to the position they finish on each stage, with additional points for intermediate sprints during some stages also on offer.

The number of points on offer will vary depending upon the type of stage. More are on offer during pure flat, sprint days, while on hilly and mountain stages there are fewer points available. The points are then tallied up after each stage and added to points won in all previous stages. The green jersey ( maillot vert) is awarded to the rider with the most points. Sometimes it is a sprinter's game, sometimes more of an all-rounder - like Wout van Aert (Jumbo-Visma).

The jersey took its colour because the initial sponsor was a lawn mower manufacturer - though the colour was changed once in 1968 to accommodate a sponsor. It is now sponsored by Škoda, and has a new shade for this year .

Both Eddy Merckx and Bernard Hinault successfully won both the general classification and the points classification with Merckx achieving the biggest sweep in 1969 with the points, mountain and general classifications to his name. Over the last ten years, Peter Sagan has triumphed in the points classification on no less than seven occasions. 

The following points are on offer:

Flat stage (stages 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 18, 19, 21): 50, 30, 20 points (descending to 15th place) 

Hilly stage (stages 1, 9, 10, 12, 13): 30, 25, 22 points (descending to 15th place)

Mountain stage and ITTs (5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20): 20, 17, 15, (descending to 15th place)

Intermediate sprint: 20, 17, 15, (descending to 15th place)

Last 10 winners of the Tour de France points classification:

• 2013:  Peter Sagan
• 2014: Peter Sagan
• 2015: Peter Sagan
• 2016: Peter Sagan
• 2017: Michael Matthews
• 2018: Peter Sagan
• 2019: Peter Sagan
• 2020: Sam Bennett
• 2021: Mark Cavendish
• 2022: Wout van Aert

Tour de France jerseys: Polka dot - King of the Mountains classification leader

Tour de france polka dot jersey - mountains classification.

Mountains points are awarded to riders who manage to summit classified climbs first. Points vary depending on the category of each ascent, with more difficult climbs awarding more mountains points.  

Climbs are divided into five categories: 1 (most difficult) to 4 (least difficult) - then there's the ' Hors Categorie ', denoted by HC which represents the most challenging of ascents. The tougher the category, the more points on offer, and to more riders - a HC climb will see points awarded down to the first eight over the summit, while a fourth category climb results in points for just the first rider over the top.

The organisers decide which mountains or climbs will be included in the competition, and which category they fall into. If the stage features a summit finish, the points for the climb are doubled.

The points are tallied up after each stage and added to points won in all previous stages. The distinctive white-with-red-dots jersey ( maillot à pois rouges ) is given to the rider with the most mountains points. The first climber's award was given out in 1933, and the jersey arrived on the scene in 1975. It is now sponsored by Leclerc, a supermarket.

Points awarded as follows:

HC: 20, 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2pts  

1st cat: 10, 8, 6, 7, 5, 1pt 

2nd cat: Five, three, two.

3rd cat: Two and one points 

4th cat: One point 

The souvenir Henri Desgrange is awarded to the first rider over the race’s highest point, the Col de Loze, on stage 17. The souvenir Jacques Goddet to the first rider over the Col du Tourmalet on stage 16. 

Last 10 winners of the Tour de France mountains classification:

• 2013:  Nairo Quintana
• 2014:  Rafał Majka
• 2015:  Chris Froome
• 2016: Rafał Majka
• 2017: Warren Barguil
• 2018: Julian Alaphilippe
• 2019: Romain Bardet

Tour de France white jersey - best young rider

The plain white, young rider classification jersey is awarded to the fastest rider born after 1 January 1998, meaning 25 or under. It is sponsored by Krys, an opticians

First introduced in 1975, riders such as Marco Pantani, Alberto Contador, Egan Bernal and Tadej Pogačar have all won the young rider classification, helping propel them onto bigger and better things during their careers.

Last 10 winners of the Tour de France young rider classification:

• 2014:  Thibaut Pinot
• 2015: Nairo Quintana
• 2016:  Adam Yates
• 2017: Simon Yates
• 2018: Pierre Latour
• 2022: Tadej Pogačar

Other Tour de France classifications - team and combativity

There are two further classifications that do not earn the winner(s) a coloured jersey - the most aggressive rider award and Team Classification .

While not necessarily a classification, the Combativity Award is given to the rider who has shown the most fighting spirit during each individual stage, as chosen by the race jury. They will wear a gold race number during the following day's stage. A 'Super Combativity' award is handed out on the final stage for the most aggressive rider during the whole race.

The Team Classification is based on the collective time of the three highest-placed riders from each squad. Leaders of the team classification get to wear race numbers that are yellow with black digits, and the right to wear yellow helmets. The latter is not compulsory.

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Here’s Exactly What the Tour de France Jersey Colors Mean

The story behind the yellow, green, polka dot, and white shirts.

Here’s a simple breakdown of what each Tour de France jersey color means:

Yellow Jersey

For most, the race’s fabled yellow jersey, or maillot jaune, stands above all else, as it designates the rider who leads the General Classification . After each stage, officials calculate who has the fastest time across the entire race and the jersey then goes to the overall leader. That rider wears it in the following stage. Because it’s based on time and not points, the yellow doesn’t necessarily go to the given day’s stage winner, but rather the leader overall.

Contenders for the yellow jersey—and, therefore, the overall Tour de France title—are well-rounded cyclists and smart tacticians with skills in both climbing and time trialling. They must also show enough strength to hold the pace of the peloton, especially as rival teams work together to drop the leader at every possible opportunity.

Here's how the Tour’s yellow jersey gets made during the race:

Green Jersey

While known as the “sprinter’s jersey,” the green jersey goes to the leader of the Points Classification . The amount of points given depends on the stage profile—whether it’s flat or mountainous, for example. Typically, the winners are the first 10 to 25 riders who cross a stage finish, because the most points are traditionally gained at the end of the flatter stages (where the sprinters shine).

Ultimately, the green goes to a well-rounded and consistent rider, as well as to those who show tremendous persistence, picking up points where they can.

Red Polka Dot Jersey

The polka dot jersey goes to the leader of the Mountains Classification , otherwise known as King of the Mountains. Points in this contest are awarded to the first riders who reach the summit of designated climbs on each stage.

Tour de France climbs are ranked from category 1 (most difficult) to category 4 (least difficult). A fifth class, hors catégorie (“beyond category”), is reserved for the most challenging ascents. The amount of points awarded depends on the difficulty of each climb, though sometimes shorter or milder climbs will join a higher category if they come at the end of a stage.

Of course, the rider in polka dots must be a strong climber. Often, it goes to small, lightweight guys with very high power outputs . The KoM competition comes into its own once the race heads into the mountain stages, where most points are available.

White Jersey

The white jersey, or maillot blanc , goes to the General Classification leader who is 25 years old or younger (on January 1 in the given race year). Put simply, it goes to the best young rider with the lowest overall time. For young, ambitious all-rounders in the race, winning the white jersey is like winning yellow.

Other Awards

Two other classifications exist that are not awarded with a special jersey: the Combativity Award and the Team Classification.

Although largely a token prize, Combativity Award winners still get a podium appearance when the race wraps up in Paris. After every stage, excluding time trials, a panel decides the day’s most aggressive rider. Not necessarily the stage winner, it could be someone who has consistently attacked, instigated a breakaway , or been a key player in the stage outcome. This rider then wears a red race number (instead of black) in the following day’s stage. A Super Combativity Award is given on the final stage for the most aggressive rider throughout the entire Tour.

The Team Classification is based on the collective time of the three highest-placed riders in the General Classification from each team. The best team then wears its race numbers against a yellow background, rather than a conventional white background, and also has the option of wearing yellow helmets.

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What do the Tour de France leaders jerseys mean? Yellow, green, polka dot and white jerseys explained

How to win the Tour de France general, sprint, mountains and youth classifications

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To a first-time viewer, the Tour de France can be a minefield. The winner is not simply decided by which rider crosses the finish line first in Paris.

How can a rider win multiple stages and not wear the yellow jersey? What is that polka dot jersey about? And what's with all the jargon they use?

Here’s our full guide to how the Tour de France is won: the classifications, the jerseys and the previous winners.

Tour de France classifications explained – what do the different jersey colours mean?

The Tour de France consists of four classifications that individual riders can win. The different classifications are signified by coloured cycling jerseys :

• The general classification (GC) – yellow jersey
• Mountains classification – polka dot jersey
• Points classification – green jersey
• Young rider classification – white jersey

The leader of each classification at the end of each stage wears the jersey on the following day.

If they continue to lead, they continue to wear the jersey until someone knocks them from the top of the classification. The leader of the classification at the end of the race is the overall winner of that particular classification.

There is also a team classification, but no coloured jersey is awarded for this.

What is the Tour de France general classification (GC)?

The general classification is the oldest and most coveted classification in the Tour de France, and is led by the rider with the shortest cumulative time.

Each rider’s time is recorded on every stage and the GC ranks the entire field. The leader of the general classification after the final stage in Paris is the overall winner of the Tour de France.

Tour de France yellow jersey explained

The GC comes with the coveted yellow jersey – or maillot jaune in French – which is worn by the leader of the classification until their overall cumulative time is bettered by another rider at the end of a stage.

The yellow jersey then passes on to the new leader of the GC, and so on.

Previous Tour de France winners

Jonas Vingegaard (Team Jumbo-Visma) won his first Tour de France in 2022, beating Tadej Pogačar (Team UAE Emirates), winner of the previous two editions of the Tour de France.

Egan Bernal's success in 2019 marked Team Ineos-Grenadiers' (formerly Team Sky) seventh Tour de France title in eight years.

Geraint Thomas won in 2018 and Chris Froome claimed four editions before that, after Bradley Wiggins had set the ball rolling in 2012.

Since the beginning of the Tour, four riders have won the general classification five times: Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain.

Meanwhile, Fabian Cancellara is the rider who has worn the yellow jersey for the most days without ever winning the Tour (29).

Julian Alaphilippe held the jersey for 14 days in 2019, but fell away in the general classification in the final few stages.

Tour de France mountains classification

What is the mountains classification.

The mountains classification was introduced in 1933 as a secondary competition within the Tour de France.

The first riders to reach the top of categorised climbs in the Tour are awarded a certain number of points according to their position across the summit.

The climbs are categorised by a number, from 1 (difficult) to 4 (least difficult) based on factors such as the climb’s length and gradient.

Climbs that are more difficult than category 1 are called h ors catégorie – "a class of their own" in French.

Hors catégorie climbs carry the most points. Summit finishes – stages that finish atop a climb – and category 1 climbs are the next most lucrative followed by category 2 and so on.

The first rider to reach the Col de la Loze, the highest peak of the 2023 Tour de France, on stage 17 will earn double points.

The rider with the highest cumulative points total leads the mountains classification and wears the polka dot jersey. The exception is if they are also leading another classification, such as the general. In that case, the second rider in the rankings wears the jersey.

At the end of the Tour, the overall winner of the classification is the King of the Mountains.

Tour de France polka dot jersey explained

The mountains classification is signified by a white jersey with red polka dots (known as the polka dot jersey or maillot à pois ).

Vicente Trueba was the first winner of the King of the Mountains competition in 1933. The polka dot design wasn't introduced until 1975 when Bernard Thévenet won the classification.

Previous Tour de France mountains classification winners

Jonas Vingegaard added the King of the Mountains jersey to his maillot jaune in 2022.

Tadej Pogačar took the mountains classification in 2021 and 2020, following Romain Bardet in 2019 and Julian Alaphilippe in 2018.

Another Frenchman, Richard Virenque, won the title seven times in his career between 1994 and 2004, while both Federico Bahamontes and Lucien Van Impe have won it six times, from 1954 to 1964 and 1971 to 1983 respectively.

Eight cyclists have now won the mountains classification and general classification in the same year:

• Gino Bartali
• Sylvère Maes
• Fausto Coppi
• Federico Bahamontes
• Eddy Merckx
• Carlos Sastre
• Chris Froome

Pogačar, Bartali, Coppi and Merckx have all done it twice.

Tour de France points classification

What is the points classification.

The points classification was introduced in 1953 as an incentive for sprinters, with Fritz Schär being the first rider to win it.

The first 15 riders to complete each stage are awarded points, with the most points going to the first rider and the following 14 receiving successively fewer points.

More points are on offer for flat stages, again as an incentive to the sprinters. Riders can also gain points by winning intermediate sprints (sprints that take place at designated points part-way through a stage).

Tour de France green jersey explained

The leader of the points classification is indicated by a green jersey ( maillot vert ). Green matched the logo of the first jersey sponsor, La Belle Jardinière clothing store.

The overall prize is awarded to the rider with the most points at the end of the Tour.

Previous Tour de France points classification winners

The green jersey went to Wout van Aert in 2022 and Mark Cavendish in 2021.

In previous years the award had become synonymous with one man: Slovakian superstar Peter Sagan. He claimed the prize for a record-breaking seventh time in 2019.

Tour de France young rider classification

What is the young rider classification.

The young rider classification was introduced to the Tour in 1975. Classics great Francesco Moser was its first winner.

This year it applies only to cyclists born on or after January 1, 1998 (under the age of 26).

Just like the general classification, it’s calculated using each rider's cumulative overall time but is aimed at rewarding young riders in the early stages of their careers.

Tour de France white jersey explained

The youth classification is signified by a white jersey, and much in the same way as the other categories, the rider currently topping the classification wears it until someone else overtakes their lead.

Previous Tour de France young rider classification winners

Beaten into second in the GC, Tadej Pogačar was still the fastest young rider in 2022.

The Slovenian had become the sixth man to win both the white and yellow jersey in the same year when he rode to victory at the 2020 Tour de France, joining Egan Bernal (2019), Laurent Fignon (1983), Jan Ullrich (1997), Alberto Contador (2007) and Andy Schleck (2010). He then repeated the feat in 2021.

Pierre Latour won the young rider classification in 2018, while British twins Adam and Simon Yates were triumphant in the previous two years.

What is the Tour de France team classification?

The team classification has been part of the Tour de France since 1930 but awards no coloured jersey. Instead, the team is given race numbers with a yellow background, rather than white.

It’s not considered to be as important as the individual classifications. Teams don’t normally set out with an ambition to win it. But they may change their tactics during the race if they are in a good position to do so.

The team classification takes the time of each squad's top three finishers on every stage. The team with the lowest cumulative time leads the classification.

Previous Tour de France team classification winners

Movistar Team has dominated the classification in recent years, topping the team rankings in 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2020. This is despite none of its riders winning the Tour in those years.

Generally, the team with the rider leading the Tour will be more inclined to sacrifice teammates to protect the individual's lead, making winning both the individual and team classification – as Team Sky did in 2017 – a rare feat.

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How are Tour de France numbers assigned?

We take a look at how La Grande Boucle decides on each rider’s number

In sport, a number can carry a lot of weight. In rugby or American football, a number denotes a position on the field. In American football clubs, a number is often so closely associated with a player that when that player retires, the number is retired alongside them - never to be used again. In ice hockey, skaters choose their own numbers, usually picked for personal or historical significance. In the Tour de France, and cycling more broadly, the meaning is a little more arbitrary.  

You’d be forgiven for assuming that at the Tour de France the numbers on a rider’s back mean little to nothing. And you’d be correct. Almost. But what they lack in meaning, they very much make up for in satisfying logic. With one or two interesting exceptions. Here’s a quick run-down of what is, admittedly, an inexact science.

Tour de France: Who is Number 1?

If you have any knowledge at all about numbers in cycling, you probably know that number 1 is worn by the previous year’s victor. Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma) wore 1 in 2023 and he will wear it again at the 2024 Tour de France , following his successful defence of the maillot jaune. 

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Statistically speaking, the number 1 bib, or dossard , to use the French term, is the most successful in terms of previous victories. A total of 27 Tour wins have come from riders sporting the single digit on their backs; the highest of any bib number. 

In many ways it’s a self-fulfilling prophecy - the previous year’s best rider has an above-average chance of winning the race once again. In fact, it’s one of the few races within the sport of cycling where defending your title has any real meaning.

The team of the previous year’s winner fills out the rest of the single digits. Dossards 2-8 were worn by Jumbo-Visma last year, ordered alphabetically.

 Why is Number 13 upside down?

The next predetermined number is 11. This number goes to the previous year’s runner-up. In 2023, this number went to Tadej Pogačar of UAE Team Emirates. The rest of his team normally would've filled out numbers 12-18, although they went different from the norm without any rider wearing the number 13. Adam Yates was instead riding number 19 with Felix Großschartner, the rider meant to wear the upside-down 13, likely opting not to wear the unlucky digit.

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That means the last rider to don the upside-down dossard was Steven Kruijswijk in 2022 for Jumbo-Visma. Where cycling is pragmatic about its numbering system, many riders still retain a superstition over that number and choose to wear it upside down. (Kruijswijk crashed hard on stage 15 in 2022 and was forced to abandon the race.)

The third set of numbers is 21-28, traditionally worn by the team of the rider who was third placed in the previous year’s Tour. In 2022, this was Geraint Thomas, so Ineos Grenadiers claimed the right to these dossards despite the Welshman not being present. The British team opted to grant former Tour winner Egan Bernal the number 21 despite not being the leader, with young star Carlos Rodríguez ending up as their best rider despite starting with the number 27 on his back.

If any of the previous year’s top three are not present at the race, their teams will award the numbers 1, 11, or 21 to whichever rider is their designated leader.

Beyond the three previous podium spots is where things get a little sketchy. Theoretically, the numbers proceed 31-38 for the next team, 41-48 for the one after, and so on, but the reasons behind the exact placement of teams are not entirely clear; blocks have been allocated alphabetically, or by team ranking. There are exceptional cases though.

In 2023, the next highest available number, 31, was awarded to David Gaudu after he finished fourth in the 2022 Tour de France - the highest-placed French rider. The rest of the 30s were taken up by his teammates on the long-standing French squad.

The Tour de France’s mythical number 51

The number 51 retains an almost mythical significance to the French. Named the dossard anise after a brand of aniseed aperitif launched by Pernod in 1951, the legend was born following a successful decade for the number: four riders won wearing 51 within 10 years, beginning with Eddy Merckx in 1969 and ending with Bernard Hinault in 1978. 

Since then, it’s been regarded as lucky, and is often awarded to a prominent French rider – Pierre Rolland wore 51 in 2013, Thibaut Pinot in 2019 and 2020 and Julian Alaphilippe wore it in 2023 for the second time in his career - In reality, it’s actually only the fourth-most successful dossard, after 11 and 2, sharing the ranking with 15 and 21.

Red and yellow

After the numbers have been allocated, that’s that. In terms of digits, at least. Once the race kicks in, there are colours that can be added to dossards to denote different things. Most notably, it used to be red but is now gold. Each day, the rider wearing the red number used to be the rider deemed to have been most aggressive during the previous day’s stage. In 2023, this red number was exchanged for a gold dossard due to the competition's sponsor, Century 21. Combativity is decided by a jury following each stage alongside a new vote made by members of the Tour de France Club.

The second colour visible within the peloton is yellow. Not to be confused with the yellow of the leader’s jersey, yellow numbers are awarded to the riders from the team who are recognised with the team classification at that point in the race. As a result, these may change hands just as the maillot jaune may shift from one set of slender shoulders to another, as the race progresses. Jumbo-Visma won the team competition in 2023 alongside the yellow jersey itself.

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Yellow? Green? White? Polka dot? What do all these jerseys mean during the Tour de France? Well, it's not just a fashion statement the cyclists are making as they cycle across Europe. 

It's a cycling statement. 

The most prestigious event in cycling begins July 1 in Bilbao, Spain. The Tour de France 2023 route will take 176 cyclists through 21 stages and finish at the Champ-Élysées in Paris.  Winning the Tour de France can be considered the biggest accomplishment a cyclist can make in their career as the race holds a rich history having occurred almost every year since 1903 . 

But wearing a certain jersey during a stage can make the career for some. 

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Over the past few decades, crowds come together to follow cyclists as they trek across Europe. In the sea of cyclists, it's difficult to keep track of your favorite competitors. The Tour de France uses a color system to identify leaders through different classifications. 

There are four colors to watch for: yellow, green, polka dot, and white. Here is what every jersey color means. 

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Maillot Jaune 

The signature yellow jersey is the most recognizable visual of the Tour de France. 

Since 1919 every champion has arrived at the Champ-Élysées wearing the same yellow color. This jersey marks the overall leader of the race. At the end of every stage a leader is determined by a system based on time. The total amount of time taken to finish that stage is counted and then added to the cumulative time of all previous races. 

And you can even wear a yellow jersey, or win the Tour de France overall, but never win a stage. 

Yellow Jersey History

The color was created so crowds could easily identify the general classification leader. Eugène Christophe was the first rider awarded the jersey at the 1919 Tour de France. Prior to this, the Tour de France did not have a jersey system in place. Eddy Merckx holds the record for most yellow jerseys (96). 

Here are the riders who have worn the yellow jerseys the most throughout their career. 

• Eddy Merckx - 96 
• Bernard Hinault - 75
• Miguel Indurain - 60
• Chris Froome - 59
• Jacques Anquetil - 50

Tour de France Green Jersey Meaning

Maillot Verde 

Referred to as the “Sprinters Jersey” this is awarded to the rider who leads the point classification. Not to be confused with the general classification leader (yellow jersey), this color marks the “sprinters” of the group. 

Points are awarded to the first 15 riders to cross the finish line at the end of every stage. The fastest of this group earns the green jersey. Leading the point classification does not automatically mean you lead the general classification - though does occur often. In this case, the green top is worn by the rider in second place. 

Green Jersey History

The Green Jersey celebrates the fire and grit of the cyclist. The color was introduced in 1953 to celebrate the Tour de France’s 50th anniversary. Fritz Schär is the first rider to earn the jersey. Peter Sagan holds the record with seven green jerseys in his career. 

Tour De France Polka Dot Jersey, White with Red 

Maillot à Pois Rouges

“King of the Mountains”, this jersey is awarded to the leader of the Mountain Classifications. There are three main types of terrain on the Tour de France Route: Hilly, Flat, and Mountain. Each stage varies in terrain and distance for the riders to trek through. Points are given to the rider who reaches the summit of the mountains first.

The Tour de France introduced this jersey as a symbol to celebrate courageous riders who push beyond their limits.

Polka Dot Jersey History 

The polka dot jersey was first introduced in 1975 and was first awarded to Joop Zoetemelk. Richard Virenque holds the record having won it seven times.

Here are the winners of the Polka dot jersey for the past five years. From 2020-2022 the winners of the polka dot jersey also won the Tour de France. 

• 2022 - Jonas Vingegaard
• 2021- Tadej Pogačar
• 2020 - Tadej Pogačar
• 2019 - Romain Bardet
• 2018 - Julian Alaphilippe

Tour de France White Jersey Meaning

Maillot Blanc

“The Leader in Waiting,” signified by the white jersey, is awarded to the fastest cyclist under the age of 26. The purpose of this jersey is to celebrate the spirit young riders bring to the Tour de France.

White Jersey History

This color was introduced in 1968 to identify the leader of the combined classification. This changed in 1975 to be awarded to the leader of the youth classification. Italian Cyclist, Francesco Moser, is the first rider to be awarded the white jersey under the new classification. For many young riders, earning a white jersey feels all the same as a yellow one. 

Tadej Pogačar is taking over the youth classification with three consecutive wins under his belt.  Two of which overlap with overall first-place victories. 

White jersey winners of the last five years: 

• 2022 - Tadej Pogačar
• 2021 -  Tadej Pogačar
• 2019 - Egan Bernal 
• 2018 - Pierre Latour

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Tour de France Teams  

There are 22 teams and a total of 176 competitors in this year’s Tour de France:

UCI WorldTeams

• AG2R Citroën Team | Fra
• Alpecin Deceuninck | Bel
• Astana Qazaqstan Team | Kaz
• Bora-Hansgrohe | Ger
• EF Education-Easypost | Usa
• Groupama-FDJ | Fra
• Ineos Grenadiers | Gbr
• Intermarché-Circus-Wanty | Bel
• Jumbo-Visma | Ned
• Movistar Team | Esp
• Soudal Quick-Step | Bel
• Team Arkea-Samsic | Fra
• Team Bahrain Victorious | Brn
• Team Cofidis | Fra
• Team DSM | Ned
• Team Jayco AlUla | Aus
• Trek-Segafredo | Usa
• UAE Team Emirates | Uae

UCI ProTeams

• Lotto Dstny | Bel
• TotalEnergies | Fra
• Israel-Premier Tech | Isr
• Uno-X Pro Cycling Team | Nor

When Does Tour de France 2023 Start?

The Tour de France is a 21 day event starting on July 1 through July 23. Every day the cyclists start together to complete the stage of a race. Every stage varies in distance and physical demand.  

Here is the complete schedule for the Tour de France 2023 Route

How To Watch Tour de France USA

A live broadcast will be available on NBC and Peacock. FloBikes will provide updates, highlights, and behind-the-scenes coverage throughout the entire event.

How To Watch Tour de France Canada 

FloBikes will provide a live broadcast for Canadian audiences.

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2023 Tour de France special edition team jerseys

Mathew Mitchell

• Published on June 26, 2023
• in Men's Cycling

The Tour de France always inspires cycling teams to do something a little bit special from the norm. The focal point of the season sees teams looking to get as many eyeballs on them for their sponsors. Last year we saw the likes of EF putting dinosaurs on their jersey as they linked up with skateboarding brand Palace for the second time and the year before that was the special purple and gold jersey from the then Alpecin-Fenix as a homage to Mathieu van der Poel’s grandfather. It was a throwback to the Mercier-BP-Hutchinson team from the 60s/70s that Raymond Poulidor raced for and earned his ‘eternal second’ nickname behind Jacques Anquetil.

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This year we’ve seen 2 teams completely change their sponsors going into the Tour de France. Team DSM’s parent company merged to become DSM-Firmenich, which eventually passed down to the cycling team in a necessary rebrand. Trek-Segafredo also changed their team name to Lidl-Trek as Segafredo ceased to sponsor and the budget supermarket took over the reins. New sponsor, new colours.

Some teams like Movistar like to make changes for a cause, which harks back to Team Sky’s 2018 special orca jersey. Others have a simple colour change and some like Uno-X want to just add a focus to another part of their sponsor’s collections of brands. Lotto Soudal previously changed to Lotto Fix All (at the Giro & Paris-Nice) and New Lotto Soudal in 2018.

Bahrain-Victorious

The Bahrain-Victorious team is set to make a noticeable change in their attire for the forthcoming Tour de France. Renowned for their eye-catching red and orange ensembles, the squad will adopt a white kit for the French contest, reflecting Bahrain’s significant role in the global pearl fishing and trading industry. When introducing the kit, Bahrain-Victorious clarified that the teal touches reflect the Arabian Gulf, while the pearl-like gold accents signify the brilliance of pearls. Four pearl-shaped logos of the team’s main sponsors grace the jersey. While gold is used on the trim of the sleeves and the base of the bib shorts, the shorts primarily maintain a conservative black colour.

The changes put forth by Bahrain-Victorious are not confined to their attire. Their bicycles will also undergo a transformation for the Tour de France. Riders like Fred Wright and Matej Mohorič will be riding white bicycles adorned with blue designs on the forks and the Merida logo in striking gold prominently showcased on the frame. The pearl-inspired theme extends to the team’s socks supplied by Alé, as well as their Rudy Project helmets and Scicon glasses.

Uno-X Pro Cycling

Uno-X Pro Cycling, a Scandinavian squad and a wildcard for the Tour de France, was one of the few teams that opted to keep their existing jersey design for the 2023 season. They reasoned this choice was due to environmental concerns and the absence of changes in their sponsorship, thus negating the necessity for a complete kit overhaul. However, circumstances have since evolved for Uno-X. For the Tour de France, both the men’s and women’s teams will enjoy support from supermarket chain REMA 1000, a change that makes sense given REMA 1000 and Uno-X share the same parent company.

The team’s new jersey differs from the previous primarily red and yellow design, with a dominant red theme except for a central yellow stripe bearing the Uno-X logo. The conspicuous ‘R’ logo of REMA 1000 is prominently displayed on the jersey’s back, sleeves, and side panels. As the new design’s colours align with the existing Uno-X kit, the transition to brighter red should be relatively seamless. Given Uno-X’s trademark assertive riding style, we expect to see a lot of this jersey leading the pack in the Tour de France, even if we might mistake it for the Spanish national champion every now and again.

Team DSM-Firmenich

Team DSM has unveiled a kit update that won’t just apply to the Tour de France, but will see them through the entire season. A new sponsorship from dsm-firmenich is now backing both the men’s and women’s teams. This company, as described in the team’s press release, leads the way in reinventing, producing, and merging key nutrients, flavours, and fragrances. As the women’s team approaches the Giro Donne and the men’s team gears up for the Tour de France, Team DSM will be officially known as Team dsm-firmenich.

This new sponsorship has ushered in an upgrade to the DSM kit. The team’s uniform, formerly black, has now shifted to navy with a gradient to blue at the back. The iconic light blue stripes, embodying the ‘Keep Challenging’ ethos of Team DSM, still adorn the kit, ensuring the team’s recognisable presence in the peloton. But the front of the jersey features an interesting change: the dsm-firmenich logo is displayed in a trio of white blobs on the chest, the rear of the jersey, and the shorts’ side, offering premium visibility for the sponsor. Despite these changes, the kit isn’t a radical departure from what we’re used to from Team DSM, so fans and riders like Romain Bardet should find the transition smooth for the Tour. It’s a subtle variation that still respects the team’s identity. Good work, Team DSM.

Israel-Premier Tech

For those who’ve been following cycling for a long time, this harks back to the Garmin Slipstream jersey from around say 2009. There’s no argyle but the stripes do have some meaning. The white represents Mt Hermon, the blue is the coastline of Israel and the orange represents the desert. Linking all three is the Israel National Trail that runs from north to south over 1000 kilometres and is shown on the bottom half of the front.

The orange shoulder should help visibility but with so many new jerseys, it’s going to be a tough first few days getting the eyes adjusted to all the new variations!

Jumbo-Visma

In April of this year, Jumbo-Visma, winners of the last Tour de France with Jonas Vingegaard, gave us a sneak peek of their special Tour de France kit. They introduced it with a quirky AI-made video starring a young Jonas Vingegaard. They hope the design of the kit will spur the cyclists of tomorrow to dream big about joining the Tour. This jersey design came from a partnership with Efteling, a well-known Dutch theme park. It’s interesting to note that the park used to host a bike-riding merry-go-round called The Vélodrome, and so this jersey and few other items are part of the Vélodrome collection.

Efteling shared a “story of belief, dreams, and hard work” to inspire the new Jumbo-Visma Tour de France kit. The tale focuses on a kid who breaks free from The Vélodrome merry-go-round and winds up on the Champs-Élysées . The team’s jersey aims to capture the magic of dreams. It boasts a starry sky and constellations on the black areas of the jersey, with Jumbo-Visma’s trademark yellow on the right sleeve. It was launched with that somewhat creepy AI video of a young Jonas Vingegaard that had…a mixed reception!

Bora-Hansgrohe

In honour of their ten-year involvement in the Tour de France, Bora-Hansgrohe has introduced a special edition kit that holds great sentimental value. This kit carries the names of those riders who have created notable moments with team manager Ralph Denk. Among these celebrated riders are Peter Sagan, who clinched the team’s initial stage victory, and Emanuel Buchmann, who ended up fourth overall in the 2019 Tour. Denk also took the chance to appreciate the Tour de France organisers, ASO, for giving his team a wildcard spot three times consecutively in the multi-week race.

The ‘Band of Brothers’ motto, a representation of the team’s solidarity, is featured on the jersey’s back, along with the logos of Bora-Hansgrohe, Specialized, and Le Col – all key sponsors of this German team. The bib shorts’ hem mirrors the jersey with a pattern of numerous past and current team riders’ names, making sure the overall ensemble coherently aligns. While this kit maintains the distinctive green colour that has represented Bora-Hansgrohe over recent seasons, it significantly differs from the standard Bora kit with more of a minty green.

Movistar is set to unveil a stark contrast to their usual kit in the 2023 Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes (although no women’s riders have been photographed in it yet). This new uniform, aptly named the ‘Iceberg’ kit, trades in the team’s characteristic navy blue for white. According to Movistar, this ‘Iceberg’ kit aims to accomplish four things: to boost the technical performance and sustainability of the materials used in the apparel, to highlight Movistar with a groundbreaking design in the Tour de France, and to promote social consciousness towards safeguarding our oceans and seas. There was a bit about the announcement on ProCycling when it was released too .

The team pointed out that this kit, crafted by Gobik, will be made from a minimum of 60% recycled plastic materials, thus marking it “the most sustainable kit ever worn by a team on the Tour.” Furthermore, Movistar shared that the jerseys worn by the cyclists will be signed and put up for auction following the race, with proceeds going towards funds dedicated to ecological causes. With Bahrain Victorious also going white, plus UAE who are always in white, it will be interesting to see if the jerseys are different enough. Also compared to national champion jerseys that can often be white too.

Astana Qazapstan

The Kazakh team, Astana Qazaqstan, are setting their sights on a memorable 2023 Tour de France. Their sole goal is to secure Mark Cavendish his 35th stage victory, a feat that would undeniably make its mark in the annals of cycling history. Stuck on 34 wins after a memorable 2021 Tour de France, this year is the last chance for the Brit to break the record of Eddy Merckx with retirement on the horizon .

Astana’s kit provider, Giordana, has pulled out all the stops, creating a Tour-specific jersey with an eye-catching, marble-like pattern of gold and blue. On their website, Astana explains the unique allure of the pattern, likening it to mineral veins, with colours that resonate with the blue of the sky, the gold of the sun, and elements of the Kazakh flag.

It’s kinda similar to a Rapha-designed jersey for L39ION a couple of years ago but is definitely more eye-catching than their current year-on-year design. If Cavendish does set the record, this jersey will be highly visible in the record books.

Trek has swapped Segafredo for Lidl and created a new jersey design as a result. Basic blue, yellow and red colours have been fashioned together. A lot of people don’t approve of the way the Lidl square just sits there on the chest between two other Lidl squares. The back looks significantly better with the geometric shapes but for some reason on the front it has gone basic and worse for it.

The national champion jerseys are some of the worst on show, however. Particularly Skjelmose’s Danish one where the Lidl square sits a bit obnoxiously in the middle of the Danish flag, something that didn’t happen before on Mads Pedersen’s jerseys.

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Travis Kelce dances at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour show in Paris

T ravis Kelce added another chapter to his “Love Story” with Taylor Swift over the weekend, appearing in the City of Light for the popstar’s 87th Eras Tour concert. 

The Kansas City Chiefs’ star tight end was spotted alongside Hollywood A-listers Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid at Swift’s show on Sunday at Paris La Défense Arena in Paris, France. 

Several videos surfaced of Kelce rocking out to several Swift numbers, including “…Ready for It?” and “Lover.” 

One video showed Kelce swaying back and forth next to Cooper and Hadid as “You Belong with Me” played in the background. 

Travis Kelce, Gigi Hadid y Bradley Cooper en el show de hoy en París #ParisTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/TfSZl7pOSC

Up until Sunday, Kelce had not appeared at one of Swift’s shows since she jumped back on tour, with the first leg swinging through Paris for four nights and culminating with the fourth show that the Super Bowl champion was spotted at. 

Swift had been a massive presence at Chiefs games this past season, including their run to the Super Bowl, which she took in live during the postseason and for which she rushed back from Japan to make it to Las Vegas in order to be at the Big Game in person. 

Sunday’s show was the 87th of Swift’s current tour, which just so happens to be Kelce’s jersey number for the Chiefs. 

The romance had been the talk of the 2023 NFL season and Swift’s presence at games was a constant point of focus for broadcasts and media coverage, but the new focus seems to be on when the pair could take their relationship to the next stage. 

Chiefs long snapper James Winchester said last week that the two will get engaged while speaking on the “Like a Farmer Podcast.” 

“They’re very similar in a lot of ways. Being around Trav for the last nine years, I mean, I think they’re more similar than you would think. I wish the best for them. I’m going to go with what our kicker Harrison Butker said, ‘I hope you guys get married and have a lot of kids.’ So, you know, I’m like ‘hey, go for it, have a family.’ I’m happy for them.”

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Every outfit Taylor Swift wears on the Eras Tour, ranked

• Taylor Swift recently kicked off the European leg of The Eras Tour .
• She has worn about 60 different outfits onstage, with unique styles for each album.
• BI's music team ranked them from worst to best, with the original "Lover" bodysuit in the top spot.

The European leg of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is underway, and the pop star came armed with a new slate of songs and designer outfits.

The Eras Tour is arranged as a retrospective of Swift's career, spanning nearly two decades and 11 studio albums . Swift does several outfit changes during a single concert, and each segment has a unique aesthetic to match the album in question.

We ranked every outfit Swift has worn onstage from worst to best.

60. The surprise song dress in yellow

Each night during the Eras Tour, Taylor Swift performs an acoustic set with two surprise songs .

The dress for this segment is designed for a quick change; Swift slips it over the "1989" outfit while still on stage. It makes sense for the dress to be plain. But it doesn't make sense for the fabric to be the same color as Big Bird.

Frankly, the yellow dress is ugly. It's way too yellow.

59. The surprise song dress in green

The green dress isn't ugly, but it's not especially stunning either.

58. The surprise song dress in pink

The pink dress still isn't anything to write home about, but generally speaking, Swift looks good in pink.

57. The surprise song dress in the other shade of pink

I do appreciate that Swift eschewed the butterfly sleeves and unnecessary ruffles for this updated variant, but this dress still looks like it came from Forever 21.

56. The surprise song dress in blue

Swift wore blue versions of several classic tour looks for the night she announced "1989 (Taylor's Version)."

Blue is the best color for a surprise song dress, purely because it reminds me of Sharpay Evans singing "Bop to the Top."

55. The surprise song dress in the other shade of blue

You know the drill by now. This one is OK, but not great. Mostly it just looks simpler and cheaper than we'd expect from a billionaire — but that's probably aligned with Swift's masterful PR strategy .

54. "1989" in pink and blue

Swift debuted a new collection of designer looks in Nanterre, France , the first stop on the tour's European leg.

The latest "1989" outfit by Roberto Cavalli is a sequined pink top and blue ombré skirt, much like the skater skirts from the album's original era . Unfortunately, this color combo feels juvenile, perhaps because it reminds me of gender reveal parties .

53. "1989" in purple and orange

During her second concert in France, Swift debuted another variation of this look in orange and purple (with mismatched gold and purple shoes). It's not much better than the first version.

True, Swift doesn't look like a cartoon chipmunk in this color combination, but she does somewhat resemble Dora the Explorer , or a Tide Pod .

52. "Folklore" in yellow

The tiered and embroidered " Folklore " outfits, custom-made by Alberta Ferretti , are almost always winners. The flowy style makes Swift look like a friendly witch, much like her recent collaborator Florence Welch , which is a compliment.

However, this one doesn't suit the era's aesthetic one bit. The mismatch is especially glaring during "My Tears Ricochet," which is intended to parallel a funeral procession .

This dress was likely designed to evoke the fusion of "Folklore" and "Evermore" into one segment, which came with Swift's newly altered setlist for the European leg. But still, as we previously established, yellow is not Swift's color. It doesn't work.

51. "Folklore" in pink

Swift unveiled a hot-pink rendition of the woodsy "Folklore" gown during her second show in France.

Much like my previous complaint, this is the wrong color for the sister albums segment of the show.

The songs that populate "Folklore" and "Evermore" are full of yearning, betrayal, regret, depression, and even murder . These are not the hot-girl party bops of "1989" or "Midnights," which call for brighter hues and more pizzazz.

And if you think I'm being too nitpicky, I'll kindly remind you that Swift has embraced each album's individual color theory, down to the official Eras Tour branding .

50. The "Speak Now" ballgown that's growing mushrooms

The flowers plopped all over this dress are flimsy and unpleasant-looking. I would be glad to never see it again.

49. The "Red" romper

Honestly, Swift's outfits never slay during the "Red" segment, but the ombre romper is the worst offender. It's not terrible, but it doesn't do anything for her.

48. The "All Too Well" jacket

Swift dons glittery, floor-grazing outerwear to perform " All Too Well (10 Minute Version) ," which helps make the "Red" segment a bit more sophisticated — though it doesn't match the somber vibe of the song. I much preferred the sleek look that Swift wore to perform the song on "Saturday Night Live."

47. The "22" shirt

There are five versions of this shirt, inspired by an outfit worn by Swift in the "22" music video: "A lot going on at the moment," "We are never getting back together like ever," "Who's Taylor Swift anyway? Ew," "This is not Taylor's Version," and, most recently, "I bet you think about me." The shirt is always paired with a black bowler hat.

The look doesn't exactly scream high fashion, but it gets extra points for the nostalgia factor. The hat is ugly, but it gets even more extra points for the cuteness factor, since Swift always gives it to a special fan in the crowd .

46. The "Fearless" dress in gold

This is a custom Roberto Cavalli dress , embellished with Swarovski crystals, but somehow it looks like a stringy array of ramen noodles .

45. The "Fearless" dress in silver

Silver is slightly better than gold, but the tassels still look like octopus tentacles.

44. The cupcake-shaped "Speak Now" ballgown

It's too puffy!

43. The "Karma" jacket in pink

It's too pink!

42. "Midnights" in pink and purple

This is a much nicer shade of pink.

41. "Midnights" in blue and purple

Blue makes sense for " Midnights ," especially because the standard album cover features a light-blue font.

40. "Midnights" with extra sparkles

This version of the T-shirt dress is slightly elevated, with multicolored gems scattered across the fabric.

39. The "Lavender Haze" look

The fuzzy coat that opens the "Midnights" segment is a reference to the "Lavender Haze" music video . This connection is most obvious when Swift wears the opalescent T-shirt dress underneath.

It kind of looks like Swift skinned a Muppet to make this coat, but don't worry: she confirmed in a behind-the-scenes clip  that she would never wear real fur.

38. The "Karma" jacket in blue

Blue-on-blue is a logical combo for the closing number, if a little predictable.

37. The "Karma" jacket with extra colors

The multicolored fringe is a little chaotic, but it's a fun way to spice things up for the final song of the evening.

36. The "Karma" jacket in magenta

The contrast between Swift's bright skin, dark-blue bodysuit, and hot-pink fringe is very compelling.

35. The "Tortured Poets" gown

I can imagine the new outfit for " The Tortured Poets Department " segment is designed to look like a "crumpled-up piece of paper lying here," evoking both the tragedy of " All Too Well " and the dark-academia aesthetic of the album itself.

It's a solid concept, but I'm sorry: I simply cannot support Swift's obsession with high-low mullet dresses . I thought we left this trend behind in 2010.

Worse still, the lyrics scrawled on the fabric ("I love you, it's ruining my life," from the single " Fortnight ") make it look like Swift is wearing a high-school theater costume, not a couture Vivienne Westwood gown.

34. The "Tortured Poets" military jacket

Swift adds a military jacket atop her "Tortured Poets" gown to sing "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived," an impassioned performance that casts Swift as a soldier on the front lines of a battlefield. The look is still a little corny, but at least it fully embraces the theatrical costume vibe.

33. The "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart" outfit

After singing "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived," Swift and her dancers perform a brief skit, in which Swift is forced to strip off her dress, put on heels, and smile through the pain.

The onstage outfit change yields a neutral-colored bralette and matching high-waisted bottoms. During night one in France, the set was black, topped with a gold duster . For the second show, it was all white with silver accents .

These ensembles recall the jackets and two-piece sets from The 1989 World Tour, combined with the ringmaster motif from the "Red" era.

At the time, Swift was battling an eating disorder and often feared she might faint onstage.

While the new Eras Tour outfit is relatively simple, this callback adds an extra layer of poignance to Swift's performance of "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart."

32. The classic "Evermore" dress

For the majority of the US leg, Swift only had one look for the " Evermore " segment: a mustard-yellow dress that screams cottagecore. It's cute but nothing particularly special, and it has grown a little dull over time.

Note: There is a slightly less saturated version of this dress, but they're so similar, they don't warrant separate entries on this list.

31. The bronze "Evermore" dress

Swift has only worn this alternate "Evermore" dress a handful of times, but it made for a nice change of pace — and the deep, sparkling bronze compliments the moody, wintery vibe of songs like "'Tis the Damn Season," "Champagne Problems," and "Tolerate It." 

30. The "Speak Now" ballgown in gold

The ballgown is a callback to the Speak Now World Tour, when Swift wore sparkly gowns while singing "Enchanted." For The Eras Tour, Swift pumped up the drama with voluminous skirts and embroidered jewels.

The gold version is fine, but looks slightly cheaper than its counterparts — like an extravagant prom dress. 

29. The "Speak Now" ballgown in silver

Instead of muted gold, silver offers a lovely contrast with the purple visuals of "Speak Now."

28. The "Speak Now" ballgown in pink

The baby-pink version of the "Speak Now" ballgown is the best among the original set of options, with its flattering neckline and strips of sparkles that resemble falling rain.

27. The "Fearless" dress with metallic fringe

The newest "Fearless" look that Swift debuted in France is a solid, mid-tier choice. It's much better than the era's stringy options, though it doesn't measure up to the original fringed mini dress.

26. The "Lover" bodysuit with purple tassels

The deep purple hue made for an exciting change when Swift debuted this look in East Rutherford, New Jersey — but the tassels throw off the whole effect. They make the bodysuit look cheaper than it is.

25. "1989" in orange

The orange set is nice, but it's the weakest link of the original Roberto Cavalli sets (and signals that she'll wear the yellow surprise-song dress. Yuck).

Maybe it's a subtle Easter egg for "Karma," the rumored album that Swift scrapped in between "1989" and "Reputation." (In the music video for "The Man," the word is graffitied on the wall in orange paint.)

24. "1989" in green

The green is prettier than orange, but not as pretty as pink.

23. "1989" in pink

Although hot pink isn't quite right for the overall vibe of "1989," it does pair well with the girlish charm of "Blank Space" and the fiery passion of "Bad Blood."

22. "1989" in blue

After 26 concerts, we finally got to see Swift perform songs from "1989" wearing the album's distinctive color. This glittering blue set recalls the New York City skyline that inspired Swift's iconic pop songs.

21. The "Midnights" bodysuit with millennial charm

The newest edition of the "Midnights" bodysuit was designed by Zuhair Murad. It subtly evokes millennial fashion trends with a halter neckline, waist slits, and a chevron-esque pattern.

20. The "Midnights" bodysuit with cutouts

This version of the "Midnights" bodysuit, which Swift debuted in Los Angeles, is likely designed to resemble an outfit that Swift wore during the 1989 World Tour .

It's one of her most daring looks yet , but the sheer patches in the abdomen look a little misplaced.

19. The "Lover" bodysuit in blue and yellow

The glitzy "Lover" bodysuits, custom-made by Versace, are always gorgeous. But there's something slightly off about the blue-and-yellow color combination. The tones are too muted to complement the show's opening visuals.

18. The "Lover" bodysuit in orange and pink

In theory, this is a strong color combo; it reminds me of a sunset. But in reality, the bodysuit is just slightly too orange.

17. "The Man" blazer in orange

Swift slips a bedazzled blazer over her "Lover" bodysuit to perform "The Man" and "You Need to Calm Down." The latest iteration is a pretty pale orange, though it doesn't feel as powerful as the other options.

16. "The Man" blazer in silver

The glittering silver blazer was the first costume change ever seen during The Eras Tour. With the matching red-bottomed Christian Louboutin boots, it remains an effective mix of elements.

15. "The Man" blazer in black

We all love the silver blazer, but the black blazer is extremely hot.

14. "Folklore" in blue

The sheer, baby-blue cape sleeves are gorgeous, but this color isn't quite the right fit for "Folklore," which is not a blue-sounding album in the slightest.

13. "Folklore" in purple

"Folklore" isn't a purple-sounding album either, but this dress does look like something a young widow might wear in a Jane Austen film adaptation , so it works.

12. "Folklore" in cream

Cream is a fitting color for "Folklore," an album that evokes earthy and neutral tones.

11. "Folklore" with lace

This is only slightly different from "Folklore" in cream, but the lace adds a new edge — romantic and old-timey, well-suited for the "pioneer woman in a forbidden love affair" that Swift imagined while she was writing these songs.

10. The "Speak Now" ballgown in blue

Although blue is not the traditional "Speak Now" color, everything about this dress is truly stunning, from the floral details to the elegant train.

Plus, the color recalls a sky-blue ballgown that Swift wore during the original "Speak Now" tour in 2011 , giving this look an extra layer of nostalgic charm.

9. The "Speak Now" ballgown with embellishments

There aren't any official photos yet of the newest "Speak Now" look, which Swift debuted in France. But according to photos shared by fans online, it's the best one yet.

The skirt has just enough volume to look elegant instead of puffy — while the gown's delicate, glittering details evoke a similar dress that Swift wore to perform "Enchanted" in 2011 , which is currently on display at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville .

8. The original "Midnights" bodysuit

The navy bodysuit is an Eras Tour classic, dark and twinkling like midnight rain. It's an almost-perfect choice to close the show.

7. "Folklore" in green

Out of all the flowy "Folklore" gowns, green is the best fit for the album's aura. It makes Swift look like a woodland fairy.

6. The original "Fearless" dress

Swift's flapper-inspired dress is ideal for performing classics like "You Belong With Me" and "Love Story." The fringe is fun and youthful, just like the original "Fearless" era, but paired with knee-high boots, it's still chic and modern.

In fact, according to Vogue , the dress is designed to resemble a similar Roberto Cavalli dress that Swift wore during her original "Fearless" tour.

"We chose a beautiful champagne color, which is very Taylor," designer Fausto Puglisi told the magazine.

5. The only "Reputation" outfit

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. The one-legged "Reputation" jumpsuit, also by Roberto Cavalli, is bold and sexy with a hint of danger, just like the album itself . Puglisi described it as "more of a badass, rock and roll look."

4. The scalloped "Midnights" bodysuit

There is something especially ethereal about this version of the classic "Midnights" bodysuit, custom-made by Oscar de la Renta.

The blue has a slightly warmer, richer tone — a better match for Swift's ocean eyes and pinkish undertones than navy — and the scalloped detailing on the bodice is exquisite up close. Paired with Swift's now-signature garter, this look is a total knockout.

3. "The Man" blazer in hot pink

Swift looks like a Barbie come to life in this version of the blazer, which she debuted onstage in Argentina. It also gives her performance of "The Man" a flirty, feminine edge.

2. The "Lover" bodysuit in pink and red

Swift also debuted this pink version of her opening look in Argentina. The gorgeous combination of shades, from baby pink to strawberry and fuchsia, compliments the tone of songs like "Cruel Summer" and "Lover."

1. The original "Lover" bodysuit

This was the first outfit Swift wore when she arrived on the Eras Tour stage back in March, and to this day, it remains the best.

The blue, purple, and pink gems create the perfect color combo, especially suited for the warmth and whimsy of the "Lover" era.

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