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TAYLOR SWIFT STYLE – 2018 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS

It feels like it’s been this side of an eternity since I made a predictions post, so forgive me if I’m rusty. I also definitely feel heading into tomorrow’s ceremony that we’re going in rather blind. Taylor’s style has been a bit all over the place (sometimes urban and distressed, sometimes rainbows and embellishment, sometimes head-to-toe Madewell). 

While Taylor’s performance is completely confirmed, I’m also suspicious that she may skip the red carpet entirely. Both in order to prepare for her show opening performance and also because Taylor has been very red carpet-shy all era and avoiding the red carpet would mean only her performance would speak for her that night (i.e. “There will be no explanation …”) 

With that said, here are my choices. Which certainly reflect that all over nature and unpredictability (I hope) that Taylor’s fashion has been. Here we go! 

• Off White Spring 2019
  If this outfit were to be worn by Taylor, I would see a different blazer but in a similar silhouette. The stand out here, obviously, are the snake skin pants. This is also one instance where I wouldn’t mind seeing the runway styling replicated. Those shoes are killer. But these Giuseppe Zanotti snake ankle wrap heels wouldn’t be remiss either. I also only last minute noticed the model (pure coincidence) when I made this select. But a happy accident that it’s Tay’s friend Karlie Kloss. 
• Elie Saab Spring 2019
  I typically avoid including Elie Saab in my predictions posts, though I know the brand is a fan favourite to see Taylor wear. With that, though, I couldn’t help but see how this colourful and bold striped gown by Elie Saab echoes the various rainbow patterns she’s worn throughout this era. While of course black, green, distressing, and snake print are all prominent themes in Taylor’s wardrobe for reputation I love that we have bright rainbow patterns that counteract all that darkness. On Taylor’s huge night and a major return to the awards circuit, what better way to make that mark than with a burst of colour? 
• Valentino Fall 2018 Couture
  The entire inspiration for this look is the line: “They’re burning all the witches … so light me up”. The colour, the lines, the mermaid silhouette — Taylor would look like an elegant, raging fireball in this gown. A very dramatic burnt orange/terracotta and eyeliner cat eye would be a great way to style this look. 
• Brandon Maxwell Fall 2018
  Because I can’t resist a cape moment. This look is elegance and maturity personified. I feel it will nicely compliment what I’m sure will be a black, glittering custom performance piece by Jessica Jones that Taylor will likely wear. 

For fun, these were my back ups: Alexis Mabille Fall 2018 Couture lace jumpsuit, Miu Miu Spring 2019 leather coat dress, Rosie Assoulin Fall 2018 cut out flounce gown. 

Which of my predictions is your favourite? Do you have any picks of your own? 

— Taylor wore a galactic disco Balmain mini.