Taylor Swift’s Glossy Curls Make a Rare Debut Down Under

How would you characterize Taylor Swift’s ensemble from her evening out with Sabrina Carpenter in Sydney on February 20th? I’d dub it Y2K schoolgirl chic (even though a true Y2K aficionado would likely have ironed those bangs to perfection). The flirty peasant-girl blouse conjures hints of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, while the pleated miniskirt and lustrous curls exude pure Plastics vibes.

For her Australian rendezvous, Swift opted for a sleeveless black corset-style top, intricately laced at the front and tied just above the bustline. Tucking it into a pleated brown miniskirt accentuated with a black belt, she kept her accessories and hairstyle understated. Adorning her ensemble with merely a delicate gold bracelet and necklace featuring a modest gold bar charm, Swift embraced her natural hair texture, allowing her light brown locks to cascade in loose, curly waves around her shoulders, while her bangs assumed their natural form. In the realm of makeup, Swift opted for a softer rendition of her iconic red lip and seemed to have chosen a white manicure for the occasion.

Lately, Taylor Swift has been favoring a subdued color palette of black and brown for her casual outings—aside from representing Kansas City in vibrant red, that is. Specifically, the combination of a black top and brown miniskirt has become her off-duty staple. In October, she paired a brown skirt and black tee with a chocolate brown leather trench coat. She revisited the look in November, donning a black T-shirt and plaid pleated mini skirt while spending time with Selena Gomez and Sophie Turner.

As the saying goes, if it’s not broken, why fix it?