If you made it through phase one of the Hunger Games, that is, securing tickets to a Taylor Swift concert, congratulations. Now the real challenge lies ahead: what to wear. This increases in difficulty with every year over the age of 30.
I don’t know about you but I’m definitely not feeling 22. And by that I mean there’s no way you’ll find me wearing any clothing that’s remotely uncomfortable anymore, even in my wildest dreams. I don’t want to be the antihero but I can’t fathom the thought of sweaty sequins, fringing, feathers or dare I say, leather cowboy boots anywhere near my person on the humid trek to Homebush. Props to anyone who did it for Harry Styles last year but that’s a sartorial nightmare dressed like a daydream if you ask me.
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Tiktok keeps telling me I should dress as my favourite era. I would say I’m a fan but probably not a Fan and definitely not a FAN. My commitment to shopping more consciously deters me from buying an outfit specifically for the concert and my DIY skills leave a bit to be desired – so I will have to forge ahead with what’s already in my wardrobe.
I have a few flowing dresses from Incu Collection and Lee Mathews dancing around as options. February in Sydney means my go-to jeans and a tee gig ensemble is a non-starter. But I could do a scarf-as-a-top moment with some wide-leg linen pants.
If you’re looking for a new ’fit that will also work in the rest of your life, this shirtdress from Alemais is giving Folklore energy. This midi from Antipodean will capture Lover lovers. And there’s something mob wife adjacent about Reputation, so maybe a cut-out style from Sir or this satin skirt from Arnsdorf with the matching top could work? (Add your faux fur jacket in a few months). Anything denim is automatically 1989-coded – this maxi dress from Ganni is the ultimate mid blue (dress on a boat). This strapless style from Melbourne brand Handsom is due back in stock any minute now.
If you want to walk in the room and make the whole place shimmer, this layered sequin slip from Incu Collection or Venroy’s embellished mesh skirt offer slightly more subdued takes on classic paillettes. Wear both with an oversized T-shirt – merch or otherwise. You could also nod to Swift’s current NFL era and sport a pair of trending athletic shorts as part of your look.
Flavedo & Albedo’s Velvet eyeshadow comes in a couple of metallic shades, as well as matte sky blue if you want to dial up the drama in the make-up department. There’s also high-pigment eye liners you could get creative with – the brand promises both products are long-lasting and water-resistant.
Miss Swift’s preferred crimson lip product remains a secret but there’s speculation surrounding Matte Trance in Vendetta from Pat McGrath Labs. Personally, I love Violette Fr’s Bisou Balm in shade Amour Fou for the perfect Red (Taylor’s Version) lip. It has a really good blurred matte, but somehow still hydrated, finish. Lip Blur from Australis is another good option here. Or for a glossy look, Mco Beauty’s Lip Shimmer hydrating oil – some people might call it a Dior dupe – comes in “disco”, which you could also rightly refer to as having big lavender haze energy.
I’m comfort-first when it comes to shoes so it’s highly likely I’ll be wearing a pair of New Balance sneakers or Birkenstocks. If there’s a dramatic temperature change I might pull out my Ganni Western boots. But in another life I would have chosen a pair of velvet or glittered platforms from Nodaleto to help my 5’4” frame. Now there are simply teardrops on my guitar and chronic back pain if I wear anything with a heel higher than five centimetres.
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