TAYLOR SWIFT STYLE — 2019 GRAMMYS
Despite her (single) nomination, there’s a wealth of doubt that Taylor will deign to show up to this year’s Grammy ceremony. Instead opting to quietly bide her time until TS7 comes to rack up some serious recognition in the major categories the award show has to offer.
But until the ceremony is over, here’s hoping that Taylor will be there to serve on the red carpet.
During these in-between times I’m unsure how to cast my predictions. Whether as a way to properly send off to the looks and aesthetic that so captured the reputation era (black, military silhouettes, with a dash of rainbow sparkled optimism) or as a hopeful look to what the future will hold (70s! boho!! please!!!). Or, even still, the haute couture lewks that I’ve always hoped Tay would bang out as a more adventurous fashion observer.
So it’s a mix. Enjoy!
- Zuhair Murad Spring 2019 Couture
The reason is that I typically do my best to steer away from the predictable and the obvious. See: Elie Saab, Zuhair Murad, Julien Macdonald, Naeem Khan. While I’m doing these predictions posts, it’s always my intent to be sliiightly left of center. Something somewhat feasible, but probably a little out of the realm of possibility. Because fashion is nothing if not fun and interesting, amirite? However, I will choose this moment to turn out what I will call my TSS-er Service card. It’s ZM. It’s a vague callback to her 2015 Grammys number you all overwhelmingly chose as your favourite award look in that year’s fan survey. And, for those of you into theories, the crystal embellishment is reminiscent of a mermaid’s tail. Check, check, check, and check. Also wouldn’t this have been a great tour look? - Armani Privé Spring 2019 Couture
The black and red contrast in addition to the peek-a-boo sides all screamed dark seductress black widow vibes to me — which felt very appropriate given the look and feel of reputation. I’d replace the tassel earrings with some ruby ear climbers and a dark glittering red lip akin to this moment she rocked in the “IDWLF” music video. - Ralph & Russo Spring 2019 Couture
While I had every intention of including Ralph & Russo’s opening couture number for my prediction here (an electric green pant suit with a snake belt — could it be any more perfect?) after a lot of deliberation (and an unwillingness to have two pieces from one collection) I decided to go with a much less avant-garde piece. This one very much inspired by the line “deep blue but you painted me golden.” Don’t you just love the way this simple column gown is wrapped in those swaths of gold? Like a shimmering, protective river of armour? So pretty. - Oscar de la Renta Spring 2019 Couture
Remember how I said I’d be approaching this predictions post as a mix of both the current vibes and where I hope she’ll go in the future? While I included the Zuhair Murad piece for you TSS-ers, this one is alllllll for me (#selfish) and those TS70s vibes I’m craving so hard. The colour lines up right with my palette of choice for the next era, as is the more free-flowing, loose and subtly sexy silhouette. A copper eye, sleek low pony, and oversized jade earrings please to complete the look.
Honourable Mentions:
- Sally LaPointe Pre-Fall 2019
I don’t know what it is about this sparkly-all-over tank and pants set that I love so much — I just do. The fire engine colour, the lines, the laidback yet simultaneously eye-catching nature of it. Someone with Taylor’s height with black Nudist sandals and a fiery copper eye. Oy. Please! The Grammys are all about being a little over-the-top and avant-garde — it’s a music awards show, after all. - Editor’s Note: I had surprisingly way more pieces that ultimately didn’t make it on this Grammy’s list and had a terrible time narrowing them down. But given the very last minute request for BAFTAs looks, I’ll be saving them for that post 😉
What do you think of my picks? Any favourites or do you have another designer in mind you dream of Taylor wearing?
Friendly Editor’s Reminder: Regardless of Taylor’s attendance to the Grammys or BAFTAs — predictions posts are meant to spark a fun dream discussion and conversation about Tay and faSHUN. Playing along, even in the face of sadness at her likely absence from any awards show, is always appreciated.
– Sarah
— Taylor opted to attend BAFTA after parties and skipped the Grammys.
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