‘New Girl’ finale: Details on Taylor Swift’s guest-star style

On the May 14 season finale of New Girl,Taylor Swift makes an appearance as Elaine, a guest at Cece (Hannah Simone) and Shivrang’s (Satya Bhabha) wedding.

What brings Elaine to the nuptials? That’s a closely guarded secret, but New Girl costume designer Deb McGuire spills on what Swift’s character wears to the wedding … and why. 

I had this image of [Taylor’s character] standing up and being in white, because CeCe, the bride, is in red, because it’s an Indian wedding,” McGuire says of the color palette she picked for Swift.

”It’s sort of a pun that she’s this white girl in this white, American [outfit]. She’s as wholesomely American as possible.”

The winning frock was a peach-tinged white lace vintage dress from L.A. costume and prop house Palace Costumes, which McGuire accessorized with vintage pearls and nude pumps from Diane von Furstenberg. ”[Taylor and I] went through the racks together and picked out her favorites. This was the first [one she tried on] and the best,” says the designer.

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Club RED | Detroit, Michigan | May 4, 2013

French Connection ‘Spot Mesh Dress’ – out of stock

After receiving a tipoff from the brand, it appears Taylor had this spot mesh dress by French Connection modified to remove the black panels on its sleeves. Its bodycon silhouette and sheer dot panelling remain intact, however.

You can track the rest of Taylor’s Club RED outfits here.

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Club RED | Detroit, Michigan | May 4, 2013

French Connection ‘Spot Mesh Dress’ – out of stock

After receiving a tipoff from the brand, it appears Taylor had this spot mesh dress by French Connection modified to remove the black panels on its sleeves. Its bodycon silhouette and sheer dot panelling remain intact, however.

You can track the rest of Taylor’s Club RED outfits here.