Taylor Swift's lace Gucci corset jazzes up a classic camel coat for a date night in New York City

If one item can define Taylor Swift's current outfit era, it's the corset top.

After wearing corsets and bustiers everywhere from the MTV VMAs (in plaid tartan) to Chiefs games (in even more plaid, with matching glitter freckles), Taylor Swift touched down in New York on Friday, October 11th York City for a surprise SoHo date night outfit that was even dressed nude. Her choice of the evening: a Gucci sheer-effect lace corset over a nude fabric, coordinated with a leather miniskirt.

Between these two pieces and her black leather Louis Vuitton ankle boots, Swift and stylist Joseph Cassell Falconer could have paid homage to the original Bad blood Music video. But Swift was actually on her way to a double date with her boyfriend Travis Kelce and her best friends Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. So a classic Ralph Lauren fall camel coat and soft Old Hollywood curls were more appropriate to complete the spicy romantic look.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce on a date in New York City, where Taylor wears a camel coat and a Gucci corset — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce on a date in New York City.

Gucci GG mesh corset

A camel coat from Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren Long Polo Camel Coat

Vegan leather mini skirt

Gap mini skirt made of vegan leather

Accessories for her first night back in New York City combined some of that Epoch tour Masterminds all-time signatures with their newfound favorite trends. Swift's bright red lipstick made a comeback, as did a gold watch collar similar to the one that sparked thousands of fan theories over the summer. Meanwhile, the arm that wasn't intertwined with Kelce's showed off a fresh Dior saddle bag.

Kelce also brought his best outfit for date night: a Jacquemus polo shirt with a Matisse-inspired illustration, navy pants, and white sneakers.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce on a date in New York City, where Taylor Swift wears a camel coat with a Dior bag and ankle boots

Swift accessorized with her watch necklace and a brand new Dior bag.

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a black Dior saddle bag

Dior saddle bag with strap

Jane (Time Collar) – Gold/Sky

Satinallure™ lipstick

Pat McGrath Labs Satinallure Lipstick

Swifties could spend weeks searching for the meaning of their fresh gold chain. The “Fortnight” singer first started wearing watch collars at the 2024 Grammy Awards, where she announced the impending arrival of The Tortured Poets Department. It doesn't take an Easter egg hunt to know that Swift's current era of personal style is her most enticing yet. For almost a year now, she's favored hip-hugging, boudoir-esque styles from Vivienne Westwood, Versace and Dion Lee. A recent top, the Versace denim corset worn at the Chiefs' home opener, was even a nice nod to Travis Kelce: It was the same top silhouette she wore on one of her first public dates of 2023.

Taylor Swift wears a Versace denim corset and Nars Morocco lipstick to the Chiefs game

Taylor Swift wears a Versace denim corset at the Chiefs' home opener.

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As Marie ClaireAs a resident chronicler of Taylor Swift style, I also have to admire her take on high-low styling. Her Gucci corset is full of candlelight and eye-catching looks, but her camel Ralph Lauren coat is the epitome of classic. Put them together and the juxtaposition is exactly what I want to emulate on my next date night in New York City. And by the time I do, Swift will likely have revealed another unexpected way to style one of her beloved corset tops.