Parisian-chic? Check. Environment-friendly? Check.
Taylor Swift hit two birds with one stone with this simple yet undeniably chic ensemble when shopping at Barneys New York with her gal pal Demi Lovato last week.
Taylor Swift wore a Reformation fig dress in ivory, Hue tulle dot sheer tights, Chanel black leather lace-up Oxford tap shoes, a Christian Louboutin Farida bowler in dark green, and a Free People Patton porkpie hat in wine while shopping at Barneys in Beverly Hills on September 29, 2013 (Credit: WENN)
We all know that aside from being a successful chart-topping singer, Taylor is one fine dresser with her signature preppy looks, such as this outfit consisting mainly of a plain white shirtdress by The Reformation.
She completed this minimalist Parisian-chic ensemble with a Free People ‘Patton Porkpie’ hat, a Christian Louboutin ‘Farida’ shopping tote, polka-dotted HUE hosiery tulle leggings, and a pair of black Chanel brogues.
This must be one of Taylor’s best casual everyday looks, wouldn’t you agree?
Taylor Swift flaunts her legs in a white The Reformation shirtdress paired with hosiery tulle leggings (Credit: WENN)
Controversy and Clarification from Lorde
Controversy struck the 22-year-old early this week when a blog post from an up-and-coming artist, Lorde, was misinterpreted to mean that she (Lorde) did not think Taylor was much of a role model. Gasp!
However, she later clarified on Tumblr that her remarks were taken out of context. She expressed regret, praised Swift’s unique vision and relatability, and apologized for misunderstandings.
i think i cocked that up a bit and what i said wasn’t put in context also. what i meant was: there’s a lot of importance placed on physical perfection in this industry, and i wish my favourite stars didn’t look perfect because i think fans (me included) have these feelings of worthlessness, like they’ll never be as pretty/talented/whatever, as a result of this intense photoshop culture and the endless strive for perfection. ts was the first person i thought of, which i regret. she happens to be good looking, but i think she actually uses her other imperfections in an incredibly powerful and relatable way. taylor swift has a very unique vision, which i admire. i think somewhere along the line also there was a misquote where people got the impression i thought writing about love was shameful. i don’t! i just haven’t found a way of doing it which is powerful and innovative, which is why i don’t.
ps. i am very very new to this whole thing. i will probably never be the kind of role model for my fans that ts is for hers. i admire her very much for this reason. basically, this is an apology for not thinking too hard before i speak. peace.
We can’t help but agree with her on two things: Taylor Swift is good-looking, and there is so much pressure from the media to become as handsome as she is.
What do you think of Lorde’s commentary? And more importantly, how do you like Taylor’s handbag?
Christian Louboutin Farida Bowler Tote, $1,895
Recreating Taylor Swift’s Shopping Style
If you already own a shirtdress and semi-sheer hosiery, you’re well on your way to replicating Taylor’s chic shopping style!
Did we mention that Taylor’s dress is environmentally friendly? This brand is known for being “environmentally sustainable,” repurposing vintage and surplus materials to create chic, limited-edition collections.
The great thing about these shirt dresses is that they can make you look laid-back and put-together.
They have that straight-from-bed look like you’re wearing your boyfriend’s shirt, and you don’t even have to accessorize further. Despite their simplicity, these are statement pieces.
The Reformation ‘Fig’ Dress in Ivory, $168.00