Critically Kind takes on Taylor's fashion
The Eras Tour | 1989 section | Version 4
Roberto Cavalli custom
Christian Louboutin custom
Naturally I have my own personal favourite of Taylor’s 1989 co-ordinating sets (everyone say it with me now #iykyk) but this blue shade is so good on Taylor.
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“I Can See You” music video | July 7, 2023
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Taylor bringing forth all the feels by wearing the exact same outfit (pulled from the archives) that she wore to open the Speak Now Tour all those years ago. And never one to let a single detail slip – she also threw in some “Long Live” arm lyrics for the extra sentimental of us (aka all of us).
Worn with: Everybody boots
Also worn: Speak Now Tour
The Eras Tour | Fearless Section | Version 3
Roberto Cavalli custom
On Night 2 at MetLife, Taylor introduced a new silver version of her Fearless Version 2 dress which she also wore to Night 3.
The Eras Tour | 1989 section | Version 3
Roberto Cavalli custom
Christian Louboutin custom
Not only do we all get to benefit from Taylor in orange, but it’s also incredibly charming she chose to debut this colour in Florida – a state known for the fruit.
The Eras Tour | 1989 section | Version 2
Roberto Cavalli custom
Christian Louboutin custom
If you follow the TSSQ blog then you know I have an ongoing tag dedicated to me live reacting to Taylor in green. Needless to say that tag was popping off yesterday when Taylor swapped out her original pink co-ord set for the 1989 section of her setlist for this gree(eeeeeeeeeeee)n one. And matching booties, natch.
I don’t think I need to elaborate further that this set is my clear favourite between the two.
Doesn’t she just look like the happiest string bean in green?
The Eras Tour | Fearless Section | Version 2
Roberto Cavalli custom
This dress was incredibly fun in motion – the degradé here is thanks to thousands of hand-applied Swarovski crystals.
Worn with: Christian Louboutin boots
The Eras Tour | 1989 section
Roberto Cavalli custom
Christian Louboutin custom
Another moment where a throwback to previous style was going to be an easy win. There’s nothing like a matching crop top and skirt with sparkle booties to evoke the 1989 Tour. Fausto Puglisi did an incredible job with the unique diamond-shaped Swarovski work here.
The Eras Tour | reputation Section
Roberto Cavalli custom
I audibly gasped when I first saw photos of this asymmetrical bodysuit. The red, black, and diamond beads are pure art but the way the snakes intertwine and cover her body like tendrils create beautiful movement across the entire garment. The way it only exposes half of her body also gives the visual of being enveloped and becoming one with the snake, while still exposing vulnerable parts of human flesh. To me, this speaks to the duality of reputation itself – an album that’s all about the interplay between perception and reality.
The one arm silhouette is also an artful and subtle nod to the original version of her opening bodysuit by Jessica Jones from the reputation Tour.
The Eras Tour | Fearless Section
Roberto Cavalli custom
This is Taylor Swift at her most classic for the stage – a fringed, sparkly dress and boots. It doesn’t get more staple than that.
And I may or may not be emotional thinking about the longstanding history Taylor has forging iconic tour looks with this designer. You may recall the iconic opening look of the Speak Now Tour – also a gold fringe dress – was RC. A journey through the eras, indeed.
Worn with: Christian Louboutin boots
65th Annual Grammy Awards | Los Angeles, CA | February 5, 2023
Roberto Cavalli custom
Rather than look backward and pay homage to RED and its TV in honour of her SOTY nomination for “All Too Well (10 Minute Version)”, Taylor went with a more Midnights-appropriate look at the Grammys.
This midnight navy colour is beautiful on Taylor – a hue she rarely wears. Combined with the starry night embellishments, the looks feels appropriate to the late night theme of Midnights. I think I could envision this as a gown with side cut outs and a slit – or with a completely open back. With the current silhouette, the reference to the co-ordinating sets and crop tops of the 1989 era immediately came to my mind.
I would have loved to have seen the hood (as pictured in the original Fausto Puglisi-designed sketch) but am not mad by its omission to instead commit to a high wattage, statement earring moment. Continuing to prove that styling can really make or break a look.
The slightly mussed, twisted bun was a nice way to counterbalance all the sharp lines of the ensemble. See those strong shoulders, the geometric earrings, the horizontal slice of her torso. An updo was definitely needed with that high neck but it was a great choice to give a little looseness and her makeup was so well-coordinated to the rest of the look.
Worn with: Lorraine Schwartz earrings and rings and Giuseppe Zanotti heels
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