According to Divorce.com, the divorce rate for millennials is 23 out of 1000 people, which means that out of your Sunday brunch crew, at least one person will see their marriage transition to divorce in the next few years. When that happens, you need to be ready to help them Shake It Off and Begin Again, Taylor Swift style, and celebrate their brave decision to honor themselves and their future. 

Divorce parties are a semi-new trend, as we’re seeing a cultural shift to empower people through divorce and help them start fresh, but what exactly is a divorce party? And how can millennial icon Taylor Swift help us celebrate?

A divorce party is so much more than a celebration. It is a powerful declaration of resilience, courage, and self-love – and who better to help us celebrate our self-love and courage than Taylor herself? Taylor Swift’s music is created on the foundation of resilience, self-discovery, and empowerment, making it the perfect inspiration for a celebration of newfound independence.

What Are We Wearing?

So, you’re ready to throw a Taylor Swift Divorce Party? Here’s how to do it! If you’re throwing the party for your best girl, invite everyone to come in their best Taylor Swift-inspired attire: perhaps you could go for a lyric t-shirt inspired by the Red album, or pull out the sequins and glitter for an outfit reminiscent of the 1989 Tour. If you’re all feeling a little dramatic, go for a glam and edgy look with dark colors inspired by the Reputation era; or, you could go simple, with beaded bracelets, heart-shaped sunglasses, and don’t forget the signature red lipstick! 

What Are We Eating and Drinking?

Now that we know what we’re going to wear let’s talk about the most important part: food and drinks! Every fun divorce party needs a signature drink – so you could go for a “Red” sangria, shake up a classic 1989 rum and Coke (Coca-Cola was the top drink of 1989!), a “Champagne Problems” mimosa for a brunch divorce party, or a “Shake It Off” margarita to get everyone started on dancing the divorce away!

As for appetizers, you could stick with the Red theme and do a red-inspired charcuterie board with red pepper hummus, tomatoes, red peppers, and, of course, remember the chocolate covered strawberries! 

What’s the Party Decor?

A Taylor Swift-themed divorce party is a celebration of bravery and courage, so the decor should reflect the feeling of empowerment, sisterhood, and fresh starts with lots of fun lights, glittering banners, and iconic visuals inspired by Taylor Swift’s music videos and album covers; you could put up a banner that screams “Bejeweled” or blow up images of Taylor’s album covers and hang them up to remind everyone of Taylor’s inspiration for self-love and resilience.

Hang up some fairy lights, get a disco ball, and have fun with the decorations, as a divorce party is not just a way to honor the brave decision of divorce but also all of the support from your friends during the harder days.

Remember, a Taylor Swift divorce party is about writing your own love story and the love story of the people who loved you when you couldn’t find that self-love within yourself.

We’re Making Friendship Bracelets, Right?

A great way to thank your friends and honor them is by having a Taylor Swift-inspired friendship bracelet-making celebration at the divorce party. The friendship bracelet-making celebration is a way to make a little gift to thank your friends for being there, and to incorporate Taylor Swift lyrics and emblems into the divorce party theme. Gather bracelet-making supplies beforehand, and get a flower-power tablecloth so everyone can create bracelets together.

Affirmations are a wonderful way to shift your mindset forward in a positive direction post-divorce, so why not incorporate some Taylor-inspired affirmations into your bracelet design, such as: “I keep moving forward,” or “Karma” or “Happiness”. These affirmations capture themes of resilience, self-empowerment, and positivity, reflecting the empowering messages often found in Taylor Swift’s music – and the best part is that you’ll be creating something special at your Taylor Swift Divorce Party with your gals, and every time you look down at your wrist, you will be reminded of the support and love you have from your crew.

What’s on the Playlist?

And, lastly, the playlist is the most important part of your Taylor Swift inspired Divorce Party! So, what would be on this playlist? Here are our picks for the best Taylor Swift songs to belt out with your friends and honor the brave decision to choose your happiness and change your life for a fresh start!

Taylor Swift Divorce Party Playlist:

1. “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)” Red (Taylor’s Version)
2. “Begin Again (Taylor’s Version)” Red (Taylor’s Version)
3. “I Forgot That You Existed” Lover
4. “The Man” Lover
5. “Look What You Made Me Do” Reputation
6. “This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things” Reputation
7. “Bejeweled” Midnights (3am Edition)
8. “Vigilante Shit” Midnights (3am Edition)
9. “Karma” Midnights (The Til Dawn Edition)
10. “Anti-Hero” Midnights (3am Edition)
11. “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?” THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT: THE ANTHOLOGY
12. “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT
13. “Shake It Off” 1989 (Taylor’s Version)
14. “New Romantics” 1989 (Taylor’s Version)

Remember, a Taylor Swift Divorce Party is all about gathering the people who love and support you to celebrate and honor your divorce and help you dance your way into the new phase of your life. Taylor understands how we can turn our hard moments into beautiful lyrics, and look back on the sweet moments with both a grateful heart, and a desire and excitement to move forward, and she certainly is the ultimate emblem of empowerment, enthusiasm for life, and a true fresh start.