For Taylor Swift's devoted fan base, her birthday is actually a national holiday.
While Swifties will likely be listening to her record on repeat on December 13, the birthday girl is known for pulling out all the stops on her special day. In 2021, Swift danced the night away at a joint birthday party with pal Alana Haim, along with Sadie Sink, Gracie Abrams ) and other A-listers as well as other members of HAIM.
The following year, the Grammy winner celebrated her 33rd birthday doing what she does best: making music. Swift shared a photo on Instagram with her producer and writing partner Jack Antonoff, leading Swift to believe they were re-recording "Reputation."
This year, to celebrate her 34th birthday, the "Don't Blame Me" singer kicked off the festivities a night early with a fashion-forward night out with her besties.
Taylor's birthday 'fits'
Late on the night of December 12, paparazzi captured Swift walking into Zero State, one of her go-to restaurants in New York (and a regular hangout for her star-studded girls' nights out).
After her old friend Selena Gomez and Miles Teller and his wife Keleigh Sperry (both of whom star in the 2021 Swift Accompanied by her special "I Bet You're Gonna Miss Me" music video, Swift wore an ensemble for the party on Tuesday night. Perfect piece for cold weather.
The undeniable star of her OOTN? Her statement trench coat. Swift is the latest to wear the timeless "Old Money" hit single, following the likes of Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber and Kylie Jenner The fashion muse of the brand. While the aforementioned celebrities tend to opt for classic khaki tops, Swift opted for a tan leather version.
Underneath the coat, she appeared to be wearing a high-necked black top, presumably paired with her signature preppy miniskirt (IYKYK).
A Subtle Call to Reputation (TV Series)
If you've been following Swift's latest outfits, you'll know that her style has been subtly echoing the goth-glam aesthetic of Reputation's original 2017 album.
Some of her recent Easter eggs are more eye-catching (remember her snake ring?), while others are more focused on reflecting the overall vibe of the record—think: a black-on-black look, a beauty similar to her album Preferred cover, now her birthday outfit.
In contrast to her effortlessly luxe coat, Swift opted for moody accents to complete her look, including Stella McCartney platform ankle boots embellished with oversized chains and mini Versace Versace) shoulder bag. Both come in Reputation ’s signature color: black.
A charming girls night
Swift is known to drop outfit clues with the help of her celebrity friend group, so there's no doubt that Gomez's all-black outfit was a low-key hint that Reputation (Taylor's version) might be coming In the way.
Gomez further integrated into GNO's reputation vibe, wearing a floor-length black coat from The Frankie Shop, paired with a matching long-sleeved top and pants.
The "Single Soon" singer kept her accessories to a minimum, accessorizing with a silver belt and Louis Vuitton ankle boots, one of her winter footwear mainstays over the past few years.
Stay tuned to see how Sagittarius spends her actual birthday. Maybe a star-studded party hosted by Travis Kelce? Or an unexpected drop in reputation (TV) ? Swift can dream.
