After taking a very deserved break following the most recent leg of the Eras Tour, Taylor has appeared in Malibu grabbing lunch out with Travis.

So to see her here now, effectively bookending Midnights fashion in a look that’s dark and ruminating and moonlit and celestial and mysterious yet sparkly and glam and alluring … it feels all the more appropriate on her birthday of all days.

If you were wondering why this outfit worked so seamlessly to mimic the high waisted shorts of the RED Era, it’s because Taylor’s red ombre bodysuit (worn underneath here) were designed perfectly to look like a regular pair of shorts.

It’s of zero surprise to me that this ruffled, tie-front dress that Taylor wears for the evermore section on tour is by Etro.

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.

It’s a very Taylor outfit that plays with layering, interesting colour combinations, and schoolgirl accents (which checks the boxes for a lot of her street style moments).

Taylor’s beautiful rich performance gown for her folklore/evermore medley at the 2021 Grammys is a custom fil coupé chiffon gown with paisley motifs and lace ruffles by Etro.

Oh how I’d love to see this photo in colour and from a different angle. I love the illusion neck and subtle drape of this sweater. 

Many, many, many more thoughts to come later. But for now … I’m just breathless.

I almost got a brief Faith Connexion vibe from this dress given the waist-tie detail which was so common amongst those pieces back in the reputation days. But, of course, this is another FP piece for Taylor. 

As I personally suspected upon seeing the images, according to an article via People, Taylor styled herself — hair and makeup included. 

This is an edgier look from Taylor than we’re used to but is entirely appropriate for the NME Awards.

This heart-embroidered menswear-inspired suit set is one of the most Taylor and Lover-appropriate lewks we’ve been served this era thus far.

Quite possibly Taylor’s most famous accessory, noted in her scorching ballad “All Too Well”. And I’m happy to say: It’s been found! AT LAST.

I mentioned this dress in a TSS’ Prom Inspiration post, but here’s a really amazing Get the Look link for it! Simply lovely.