Taylor Swift’s new style era may be prep-school-inspired, but that doesn’t mean she’s a teacher’s pet.
Okay, that was cheesy, but her latest look was anything but. On the evening of the 1989 release, the 33-year-old pop school stepped out in New York City wearing an ensemble that fits perfectly into her light academia aesthetic while breaking a longstanding fashion rule. Swift styled a black top with not one but two brown-toned pieces: a rich leather blazer and a corduroy miniskirt. She brought the whole thing together with her signature red lip, a pair of rich burgundy ankle booties, and gold accessories—including mismatched, asymmetrical earrings for an added touch of rebellion.
It’s time to throw away those out-of-date fashion textbooks: It’s clear that black and brown are an A-plus combo this fall.
