Critically Kind takes on Taylor's fashion
Midnights album photoshoot | October 21, 2022
Chloé ‘Kurtys Platform Mary Jane’ – $895.00 $402.75
Will always love a Chloé moment! I got a weird familiarity tingle looking at these and they reminded me a little of these old Modcloth mary janes she wore a few times during the RED era.
Get the look: Nordstrom, $49.97
Our last midnight before Midnights… | October 20, 2022
Urban Outfitters ‘BDG Grayson Polo Sweater’ – sold out
This photo really feels like the final manifestation of all my previous hopes for Taylor’s fashion. The hair, the dewy neutral makeup, the fun mix of textures and materials rendered in a retro 70s-inspired packaging.
Dreamy! Sighs!
Worn with: Urban Outfitters pants
Get the look: Banana Republic, $99.97
Our last midnight before Midnights… | October 20, 2022
Urban Outfitters ‘BDG High Waisted Baggy Corduroy Pant’ – sold out (similar linked)
Though this journey hasn’t even fully begun yet, I want to say that I’ve had the most rewarding and delightful time documenting the Midnights fashun we’ve seen thus far.
In case you missed it, back when we were quaintly calling Lover ‘TS7’, I made an entire prediction post dreaming of a crochet-filled, 70s-inspired, corduroy and paisley, dreamy retro era supported by a valiant return to media, interviews, and appearances.
Quoting that post now feels like a true full circle moment.
“Colour palettes ranging from burnt terracottas to pastels to maximalist super saturated patchwork colours. The colours of a dying sunset and the earth. Coming back to ground and nature. A representation of her coming back to “roots” — but making it Taylor … Suede, paired with OTK boots. High waisted denim, boldly patterned and colourful sweaters.”
It’s been a delight—and we’re truly only at the starting line. I look forward to listening to this album in just a day’s time and for the rest of this era to unfold. Including many more corduroy pieces (hopefully still available for sale) like this one to come.
Worn with: Urban Outfitters top
Get the look: Tillys, $42.99 | Madewell, $74.99
Out and about with Joe Alwyn | New York City, NY | October 18, 2022
Aritzia ‘Classic Mini Skirt’ – $98.00 (exact print no longer available)
Worn with: Ralph Lauren bag
Get the look: Tommy Hilfiger, $60.98
Behind the song “Snow On the Beach” | October 12, 2022
Reformation ‘Leone Cashmere Sweater Mini Dress’ – $278.00
I’m a big lover of stripes, though I usually gravitate towards those in more neutral tones. For Midnights, however, and the gentle lean towards 70s-inspired fashun—this multi-color stripe is very fun and feels like a lovely nod to that. Not only because of the context of something slightly more laidback and casual, I think not opting for an opaque/matte red lip was the right call. The pink here is softer and sweeter.
Taylor first wore this dress in a recent Spotify video but it’s nice to get a much bigger picture of it in this new behind the scenes video for her song with Lana Del Rey.
Get the look: Walter Baker, $89.99
Attending the premiere of The Banshees Of Inisherin | New York City, NY | October 10, 2022
Stella McCartney ‘Single Breasted Oversize Blazer’ – $1,495.00
Taylor is really gravitating towards boxier/oversized silhouettes these days. With a pair of wide leg pants like these, I think either committing to an intentionally oversized/baggy look is very on trend as of late.
My personal preference would be to offset a wide leg trouser like this with a more tailored blazer – but I’m also not one to look a gift blazer in the mouth.
Worn with: Etro bag and Prada loafers
Get the look: Aqua, $70.80
Attending the premiere of The Banshees Of Inisherin | New York City, NY | October 10, 2022
Prada ‘Chocolate Flow Block Heel Loafers’ – $1,250.00
Taylor has long loved a pair of heeled loafers or oxfords. In past years, she may have paired them with tights and a cute dress in the fall. Nowadays, her new admiration for blazers and trousers feels more up my alley, sartorially. And I’m obsessed with that growth.
Worn with: Etro bag
Get the look: Steve Madden, $99.00
Midnights Mayhem with Me | October 7, 2022
The Row ‘Eglitta Corduroy Wide Leg Pants’ – $990.00
Love the mix of warm autumnal tones here. The warm cinnamon rusted red and brown are like falling leaves. Also as a 70s staple, cords continue to reign supreme in Midnights fashion. As they should.
Get the look: Hue, $50.00
Midnights Mayhem with Me | October 7, 2022
Reformation ‘Cashmere Polo Sweater’ – $168.00
I’ve been obsessed with polo sweaters this fall so I’m delighted to see Taylor wearing one here. I just love the little bit of polish and structure a collar adds to a cozy sweater.
Worn with: Aritzia skirt
Get the look: Target, $28.00
Midnights Mayhem with Me | October 7, 2022
Acne Studios ‘Corduroy Skirt’ – $380.00
It’s been the most fun just to see Taylor’s fashion again. Her relationship to the invasive nature of candid street photography is understandable, but it warms my heart to be able to see her style come through in a way that she can control for a project that she’s obviously so proud of. Forgive the emotional sidebar – it just fills my heart with so much joy.
Now to the ‘fit itself – it should come as no surprise that this quickly skyrocketed in my rankings of ‘Mayhem’ outfits. The interplay of both similar ribbing in the materials creates a seamless throughline for the outfit – supported by the overall mossy green(!!!) tonal vibes. But it’s the sheen of each fabric offsets them from one another so each piece is distinct, but complementary.
Get the look: Goodnight Macaron, $58.00
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