To put it very simply, Taylor Swift is spoiling us this summer. Not only is she killing it every weekend on tour and rerecording and re-releasing beloved albums from our past, she’s also been spotted numerous times in New York City—particularly at Electric Lady Studios—wearing outfits that are immediate outfit-inspo folder additions. Now, what Taylor Swift’s recording at Electric Lady deserves a whole other post (1989 Taylor’s Version perhaps?), but for now, we’re focused in on her immaculate summer street style.
Her outfits this summer have hit all the classic Taylor Swift boxes. Tight little skirt? Check. Charming Mary Janes and sandals? Yep. Crossbody bag hanging from her shoulders? Of course. Red lip? Duh. If we had to put a label on it, we’d say her aesthetic is twee-meets-city-chic. With fresh combos of the simple, timeless pieces we’ve seen in her eras past, we’d even say she might be pulling pieces from her very own capsule wardrobe.
If you’re looking for some new summer fashion inspiration, Taylor has your back (when doesn’t she?). These are Taylor Swift’s recent street style looks we’re copying ASAP.
An eyelet top and denim shorts
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Bored of your denim shorts? Try a denim skort instead. It’s an easy, no-brainer of a combo, but feels a little less expected than denim shorts would. Taylor paired hers with an eyelet lace top and Mary Janes, giving us a 1989-reminiscent look that makes us a little… suspicious.
A floral tank and black shorts
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Leave it to Taylor Swift to elevate a floral tank and denim shorts for a perfect summer look. By opting for a leveled-up tank that features corset boning, which emphasizes her shape, the look is versatile and ultra-flattering. She completes the look with slingback mules, perhaps taking inspo from the wrong-shoe theory we can’t stop talking about.
A simple button-up with a mini skirt
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This outfit screams, “Oh this? I just threw it on.” Instead of wearing your classic button-up with your go-to pair of shorts or jeans, try throwing on a mini skirt that peaks out perfectly from underneath an oversized top. Combined with a chic baseball hat and oxfords, it’s a cool-girl combo that can have on repeat now through fall.
A black dress and buckle sandals
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The best summer days are the ones where you throw on a dress and sandals and head out the door—no fuss included. Take notes from Taylor herself, with this long black maxi number cinched with leather belt and worn with matching black leather buckle sandals. The finishing touch? A bold red lip.
A romantic matching set
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There’s something about a maxi skirt that makes me want to run through a field á la “Wildest Dreams” or lounge on a porch on a warm afternoon with a good book. Taylor Swift paired her trendy white maxi with a matching white cami and leather accessories, resulting in a look that’s perfect for bopping around the city on a scorching summer day.
A cropped button-up and cutoff shorts
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If you ever feel like your outfit is missing something, a cropped button-up will likely solve the problem. Especially on a day that requires an extra layer—transitional weather isn’t that far away!—a button-up will pull everything together in a chic, off-duty way. Here, Taylor gave a lesson in capsule wardrobe dressing by pairing hers with cutoff shorts and classic leather sandals.
