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Midnights Mayhem with Me | October 5, 2022

Thanks Kelly!

Garland ‘70s Stroller Sweater Set’ – no longer available

One of the most hotly requested items from the Midnights era was Taylor’s outfit worn while cheekily announcing the title of the song “Karma”. I had long suspected that a lot of missing pieces were vintage – which this striped burnout ringer tank is! But not only is it vintage, it’s actually circa the 70s which has been a strong consistent aesthetic theme for Midnights.

Taylor has always loved vintage clothes (hello, RED [2012]). But for me this specificity and attention to detail feels very touching and fun. It reminds me of Taylor’s decision to source and only use instruments for “Carolina” that were made in the time period the book is set in.

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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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Spotify Wrapped | November 30, 2022

Wildfox Couture ‘Lovestruck Sommers Sweater’ – $114.00 (no longer available)

The happiest of days is here! Spotify Wrapped day. Taylor recorded a short video thanking fans for listening to her music if she happened to be one of your top artists.

Taylor previously wore the matching sweatpants from this set in Miss Americana!

Worn with: Ralph Masri ring

Get the look: Goodnight Macaroon, $60.00