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Out and about | New York City, NY | April 20, 2023

Stella McCartney ‘Rectangular Sunglasses’ - $310.00
Stella McCartney 'Frayme Medium S-Wave Flap Shoulder Bag’ - $1,530.00
Simkhai 'Pandora Embellished Skirt’ - $390.00
Chanel 'Back to College Loafer’ - $1,350.00

This skirt, when paired with a very closely matched top (getting shades of black to match is so hard), gives the appearance of a dress when it is actually sneaky separates.

Taylor has rocked many all black ensembles over the years and it’s always been the chicest complement to her red lip.

The repeated motif of chains here could certainly have a more symbolic read, but I like it purely as a styling detail that keeps the outfit cohesive but distinct.

Taylor has long been a lover of a loafer and worn many over the years. Leather, suede, heeled. The choice to wear Chanel, on the other hand, is more unfamiliar territory. She’s worn the French house often enough when styled for photoshoots, but rarely in her street style. I can actually only think of two Chanel footwear instances in all my years documenting her fashion. A pair of black leather oxfords (worn multiple times in 2012 - it has its own dedicated tag here) and one pair of cap toe bow heel pumps (December 2014).

Get the look: Sunglasses, $14.89 / Skirt, $62.13 / Loafers, $64.43


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Out to dinner | New York City NY | April 17, 2023

Agolde ‘Criss Cross High Rise Jeans’ - $235.00 $164.00
Rebecca Minkoff ‘Mara Saddle Bag’ - no longer available
The Row 'Black Zipped Boots’ - $1,490.00

Taylor is typically trend agnostic when it comes to her style. She largely eschews “it” bags or of the moment silhouettes in favour of pursuing her own thing (in support typically of her latest era).

So it’s very fun (and intriguing) to see Taylor rock trendy 90s-adjacent baggy denim, chunky gold jewelry, and thick sole.

I personally refer to this kind of outfit styling as “sandwich style”. Anchoring one piece of clothing in between one single colour to create a consistent palette and accessorizing.


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Electric Lady Studios rooftop | New York City, NY | April 12, 2023

Gucci ‘Lion Head Crystal Ring’ - $450.00

Worn with: Rouje earrings and Vintage sweatshirt


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Electric Lady Studios rooftop | New York City, NY | April 12, 2023

Vintage ‘Stone Harbor Sweatshirt’ - not available for purchase

That Russell Athletic logo could have made this sweatshirt belong anywhere as it’s a go-to piece to superimpose localized embroidery on.

My best guess is that Taylor - ever the nostalgic one - felt a pull towards this one for childhood memories spent on the Jersey Shore.

Worn with: Rouje earrings and Gucci ring


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Electric Lady Studios rooftop | New York City, NY | April 12, 2023

Rouje ‘Emilie Earrings’ - €90.00

Worn with: Vintage sweatshirt and Gucci ring

Also worn: #TSAntiHeroChallenge


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Out to dinner w/ Jack Antonoff | New York City, NY | April 11, 2023

The Row ‘Grais Ribbed Virgin Wool Knit Top’ - $1,115.00
Paco Rabanne '1969 Moon Bag’ - $1,600.00
Area 'Embellished Cut Out High Rise Jeans’ - $673.00
Sam Edelman 'Jildie Mary Jane Sling Back Heel’ - $139.95

The post-breakup pap walk is a film we’ve seen before in the fandom - but it’s never looked quite this cute. It’s easy for your eye to flit around on this outfit - black and blue denim is a reliable classic that feels easy and simple, but it’s given a hot girl twist. The interplay of silver metallics between her chainmail bag and the butterfly embellished details (and yes, that necklace) (which no, I can’t confirm at the moment) on her jeans also keep a nice repeating motif that makes the outfit flow.

While we’re out here dressing for revenge, this feels like Taylors own take on Di’s precedent thanks to the subtle curvature of the top’s neckline (it’s not just a v neck!). And yes, scene-stealing jewelry included.

The mary jane silhouette feels like a callback to signature Taylor style - she’s long favoured a chunky heeled silhouette like these in the form of an oxford or platform shoe.

Perhaps this is penance for not getting to see the full picture of her Area cut out pants from her previous SNL performance but whatever made it happen - I’m glad it did.

There’s something to me that feels highly symbolic of the butterfly here, not just in its nod to Lover, but of its original concept of rebirth and renewal. If there’s one thing Taylor has done over her career, it’s perfected coming back. Whether that’s from the dead or stronger than a 90s trend.

Get the look: Top, $38.95 / Bag, $39.00 / Jeans, $69.99/ Shoes, $94.99


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