Critically Kind takes on Taylor's fashion
Out and about | September 5, 2023
Ralph Lauren ‘Corduroy Cap’ – $69.50
I’m kind of into the way the ribbing on the corduroy of this cap interplays with the textured ribbing of her tank top. Plus how the dark logo pops off the brown field of the cap to tie into the rest of the colour palette of this ‘fit.
Worn with: Gabriela Hearst top, Yuzefi bag, Vince pants, and The Row boots
Get the look: Old Navy, $19.99
Photo by Robert Kamau via Getty Images
Out and about | September 5, 2023
Vince ‘Wide Leg Linen Trousers’ – $251.00
This sort of outfit really takes me back to the early aughts when the heyday of Avril Lavigne’s flimsy cropped tank tops and oversized wide leg cargo pants dominated the scene. A very skater girl fall moment!
While this side of Labour Day also tends to be recognized as the unofficial end to summer and transition to fall, it can still be disconcerting to see such a heavy look when the sun’s still out and temps are still high. To logic her way into an autumnal outfit here, Taylor’s opted for pants made of breezy linen.
Worn with: Ralph Lauren hat, Gabriela Hearst top, Yuzefi bag, Vince pants, and The Row boots
Get the look: Abercrombie, $54.99
Photo by Robert Kamau via Getty Images
Out and about | New York City, NY | June 27, 2023
Free People ‘Emmy Skort’ – $88.00
When you have a piece that has fun details like this asymmetric denim skort (the asymmetry, the waist tie, the fact that it’s a skort lol) I think simpler more streamlined pieces would have let it shine. Now would have been a great time for a cropped piece and some sneakers or minimal sandals.
Worn with: Dôen top, Larkspur & Hawk earrings + Catbird NYC necklace, and GH Bass loafers
Get the look: ASOS, $37.00
Photo by Gotham ℅ Getty
Out and about | New York City, NY | June 27, 2023
Dôen ‘Henri Top in Salt Eyelet’ – $288.00
Tonally, I appreciate everything that’s going on here. White eyelet is such a crisp and natural go-to for summer, especially when paired with any blue denim piece.
But there’s something proportionally a bit – dare I say – frumpy and fussy about this ‘fit. Perhaps between the ruffles, the drape of the asymmetric hem and tie waist, and the clunk of the oxford mary janes there is just … a lot going on at the moment. Something a little sleeker had to give, imo (though perhaps that’s what she was going for with her hair). My suggestion would have been a higher-waisted bottom and a tuck of this blouse.
Worn with: Larkspur & Hawk earrings + Catbird NYC necklace, Dôen top, Free People skort, and GH Bass loafers
Get the look: ASTR The Label, $60.47
Photo by Gotham ℅ Getty
Out and about | New York City, NY | June 26, 2023
Patou ‘Le Petit Patou Bag’ – $795.00
I take joy, in equal measure, seeing Taylor rely on tried and true brand favourites as much as I do when she branches out to wear (or carry) new-to-her brands like this one by #Patou.
In terms of colour, I actually like the midtone balance this stone grey bag casts on the rest of her ‘fit (which is already receiving sandwich style coordination from her black baseball cap and black oxfords). Introducing a neutral to bridge the gap between her crisp white button down and other black accessories feels like a good balancing point.
Worn with: Catbird NYC necklace, The Row shirt, Free People skort, Malone Souliers oxfords
Get the look: Monk & Anna, $91.99
Photo by Gotham ℅ Getty
Out and about | New York City, NY | June 26, 2023
Malone Souliers ‘Chunky Sole Lace Up Shoes’ – $1,031.00
Taylor has worn many iterations of the laceup oxford flat over the years.
What brings this particular outing into the modern day (or shall I say throwback trend way) is the accessorizing with ruffly, exposed socks and the chunkier, lug sole (her past preference for oxford flats was more streamlined).
Worn with: Catbird NYC necklace, The Row shirt, Patou bag, and Free People skort
Get the look: Steve Madden, $99.95
Photo by Gotham ℅ Getty
Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) | July 7, 2023
Reem Acra Spring 2022
The Speak Now TV photoshoot continues to pull through with its thoughtful homages to the original cover. If you’ll recall, both the original front and back covers of Speak Now (2010) saw Taylor wear two of the designer’s soft, frothy gowns from their Spring 2007 collection.
This iteration is an equally soft, romantic, and whimsical pull from Spring 2022. What a beautiful closed loop.
Worn with: Capezio flats
Get the look: NABN, $75.99
Out and about | New York City, NY | May 24, 2023
Aeyde ‘Nettie Sandals’ – $275.00
Coordinated neatly with her bag for a nice and complete tonal moment.
I love this outfit not only for its classically pretty lines and summery fabric (linen! eyelet!) but also what a visual respite it is. It allows the eye plenty of space and time to ‘rest’ between the coordinating white set that’s fresh and sweet but also by keeping the accessories tonally similar and very streamlined.
Worn with: Mansur Gavriel bag and Ralph Lauren top + skirt
Get the look: Journee Collection, $64.99
Photo by Gotham ℅ Getty
Out and about | New York City, NY | May 24, 2023
Ralph Lauren ‘Eyelet Linen Bustier’ – $248.00
Ralph Lauren ‘Eyelet Linen Midi Skirt’ – $498.00
Looking like a breezy breath of fresh air in eyelet linen. The matching set for Taylor has become synonymous with the 1989 era as that’s the time period when she really leaned in to the power and convenience of a co-ordinating crop top and skirt. The noticeable shifts here to present day include a longer length of skirt (her past self would have opted for a flippy skater-style mini) and minimalist flats (a teetering pair of 6” heels would have been her previous M.O. accessory).
I also love the choice of the sleek pony which contributes to the overall feeling of ‘freshness’.
Worn with: Mansur Gavriel bag and Aeyde sandals
Get the look: Rahi top ($60) + skirt ($57)
Photo by Gotham ℅ Getty
Out and about | New York City, NY | May 22, 2023
R13 ‘Gathered Hem Shirt’ – $450.00
I love a crisp white button down. If you saw my stories, you already noted the similarities drawn between this outfit and one also worn ahead of Taylor’s reputation Tour MetLife tour dates back in 2018. For me, I couldn’t help but notice the small details that pull through both outfits. The soft, undone hair. Those waves! The perennial bangs! The casual polish of pairing a button down with distressed denim. But my favourite is the subtle transference of asymmetric details across the outfits – from the off-shoulder detail of her button up in 2018 to the crossover button front of her 2023 shorts.
Worn with: Ralph Lauren bag, R13 shorts, and A. Emery sandals
Get the look: Everlane, $139.00
Photo by Gotham ℅ Getty
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