Taylor Swift paired a sequin-covered turtleneck with khaki pants for her first Academy of Country Music Awards performance in 7 years

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Taylor Swift paired a sequin-covered turtleneck with khaki pants for her first Academy of Country Music Awards performance in 7 years
Taylor Swift made her return to the ACM Awards for a performance of "Betty."Taylor Swift/YouTube
  • On Wednesday, Taylor Swift performed her song "Betty" at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, for her first Academy of Country Music Awards performance in seven years.
  • She arrived wearing a Stella McCartney ensemble, which included a turtleneck covered in maroon sequins and khaki pants with short, pink stripes on each shin.
  • For shoes, she donned strappy, black kitten heels with gold chains around each ankle.
  • Swift did her own hair and makeup for her performance, according to People, opting for a bun paired with minimal beauty products.
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Taylor Swift made her return to the Academy of Country Music Awards on Wednesday to perform her song "Betty" from the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee.

Swift, who last performed at the ACM Awards seven years ago, arrived to the event wearing Stella McCartney from top to bottom. She donned a turtleneck covered in maroon sequins, khaki pants with short, pink stripes down each shin, and strappy, black kitten heels with gold chains around each ankle.

In a tweet on Thursday, Stella McCartney said she worked with Swift to create the "special one-off, sustainable pieces designed just for her." The message included a video from Swift, who said thanked McCartney for making sustainable clothes.

Taylor Swift paired a sequin-covered turtleneck with khaki pants for her first Academy of Country Music Awards performance in 7 years
Her look was designed entirely by Stella McCartney.TASRIGHTSMANAGEMENT2020/Getty Images

As People reported, Swift is said to have done her own hair and makeup for the performance. She wore a curly bun with bangs, and minimal makeup that included rosy cheeks and peach-colored lipstick.

The singer's beauty look was almost identical to her style in her "Cardigan" music video, for which she also did her own hair and makeup to comply with social-distancing measures.

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Swift's sparkling look is a departure from the bold ensembles she's worn to previous ACM Awards appearances.

In 2014, she walked the red carpet in a two-piece set designed by J. Mendel. Her white crop top had two small cutouts across each shoulder, and her black, floor-length skirt had a thigh-high slit. Swift completed the look with black sandals, dangling earrings, a gold bangle, and curled hair that sat just above her shoulders.

Taylor Swift paired a sequin-covered turtleneck with khaki pants for her first Academy of Country Music Awards performance in 7 years
She walked the 2014 ACM Awards red carpet in a J. Mendel ensemble.Frazer Harrison/ACMA2014/Getty Images

One year later, Swift accepted the 50th Anniversary Milestone Award from her mom while wearing a blue, sleeveless gown with cutouts at the waist. The dress, designed by Reem Acra, also had a thigh-high slit.

She paired the look with platform heels, silver rings, hoop earrings, and a sleek updo.

Taylor Swift paired a sequin-covered turtleneck with khaki pants for her first Academy of Country Music Awards performance in 7 years
Taylor Swift walks the stage at the 2015 ACM Awards.Kevin Winter/ACM2015/Getty Images

You can watch a recording of Taylor Swift's 2020 ACM Awards performance here.

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