Taylor Swift Explores A New Era With The Sheer Dressing Trend
Is the popstar's new penchant for darker dressing a signal of a resurgence of the Reputation era, or is the "Style" singer simply leaning into trends taking over the runways and streets of NYC alike?
In recent months, sheer clothing has emerged as a major fashion trend, as evidenced by a plethora of buzzy runway moments, viral celebrity looks, and an explosion in popularity in the street style realm. From boho-chic flowy Chloé dresses seen on Suki Waterhouse and Daisy Edgar-Jones to timeless, elegant Chanel styles worn by sartorial icons like Kristen Stewart, all of our favorite designers have incorporated the trend in a variety of styles, proving there truly is a sheer look for every mood.
The latest star to hop on the sheer dressing trend? None other than Taylor Swift. Amid an especially busy week in New York City—what with New York Fashion Week in full swing and the US Open coming to a close—the "Style" singer stepped out in Brooklyn, walking hand-in-hand down the packed sidewalks with boyfriend Travis Kelce, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. The two dined at Lucali, a Brooklyn institution known for its rustic brick-oven pizzas.
For the late-night dinner date, Swift sported a sheer black top, an oversized blazer, cropped shorts, and knee-high black leather boots. Accompanying the look, she wore her iconic black cat-eye liner, a neutral peach-hued lip, and a stack of layered gold necklaces.
While Swift is no stranger to experimenting with her style—see all of her distinct fashion eras associated with her range of albums released over the years—her take on the sheer trend has prompted fans to believe something may be afoot in the popstar's world. Some have speculated that Swift's sheer outfit precedes the announcement of Reputation (Taylor's Version)—an album known for its darker, slightly more sensual aesthetics—while others believe the star is simply hopping on the latest style trend.
Her monochromatic outfit of choice on September 6 in NYC also comes as the latest in a recent string of coordinated looks, another of which she donned just a day before at the Kansas City Chiefs game.
While cheering on Kelce from a box in the stadium, Swift was clad in a denim corset-style top, matching shorts, and red thigh-high boots—another trending style to watch out for this season—making for a buzzy denim-on-denim moment.
As the football season progresses and the weather shifts from sweltering summer heat into cool, breezy autumn, stay tuned to see if Swift continues her recent affection for sheer looks and coordinated outfits, whether you take her style as a clue into her next music venture or simply a bold new fashion era.
