Steal Taylor Swift's Look for $14
Way, way back in February of 2007, I reviewed my first Taylor Swift concert. (It was actually a George Strait concert, but she did a nice little opening set with songs like "Picture to Burn," "Teardrops on My Guitar" and "Tim McGraw.") When she came out on this giant stage in a sundress and cowboy boots, so many thoughts ran through my head before she even started to sing. Why isn't she in True Religion jeans and a black T-shirt like all the other singers? Is this 17-year-old going to bring dressy back? And if so, what's it gonna cost?
I've seen Swift about six times since then, and I think it's safe to say she definitely brought dressy back. Look around at any of her shows and you'll see a sea of girls copying her look. Emulating is probably a better word. But again, what's it gonna cost? Well, bless Wal-Mart's heart, you can pretty much get the look for $14.
Using my own teenager as a model, we bought the l.e.i. Taylor Swift Cindy knit dress in Jelly Belly jade, put it on with cowboy boots (mine) and an acoustic guitar (hers). And voila. She is ready for summer.
Granted, nobody will be able to get tickets to Swift's Fearless tour at Wal-Mart-like prices. But at least it's affordable to look like your idol. Which was not the case in my Madonna-loving days, when to steal her look was to spend my hard-earned cash at the Limited, Spencer Gifts and anywhere fingerless gloves, cross necklaces and leg warmers were sold. So I'm glad for Swift fans. Glad that they can be like her without having to spend a fortune.
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star says:
I THINK TAYLOR HAS BROUGHT A OLD LOOK BACK TO COUNTRY FANS, DRESSES AND COWBOY BOOTS. REBA AND DOLLY AND MORE FROM THE 80′S AND BEFORE WORE LITTLE LONGER DRESSES AND BOOTS TAYLOR’S JUST BRINGING A OLD FASHION BACK, AND A LITTLE BIT OF HER OWN STYLE LOVE IT!!!!! AND SO CHEAP IN PRICE!!!!! GREAT TAYLOR KEEPING THE DOWN IN THESES TIMES!!
cj says:
Taylor is not the one that brought dresses and boots back. Stars have worn boots and dresses forever in Hollywood. Look in the magazines. You are very unimformed. A lot of our country stars have worn dresses with boots off and on forever. Woops I forgot Taylor can move mountains but she sure can’t sing. Her new video is the same music with different words.
Trudy says:
That is such a cute dress only for $14 I can’t believe it. Does it come in other colors? I want one or a bunch!!! LOL
phelana says:
God Bless Taylor Swift and her beautiful image and the lovely way she interacts with her young fans.
TITANSFAN says:
Can’t wait! Seen her in concerts loved some of the dresses she wore.
Fire_N_Ice says:
Great article Alison! Can I post it on Taylors CMT message board?
I also bought several of Taylors l.e.i. sundresses and love them. I think she was really looking out for her fans when she worked out the details and pricing with todays economy being what it is.
The only complaints I have heard of is that they only come in junior/women sizes and the younger girls sizes 7-14, want them too!
Taylor really cares about her fans, and it shows in so many many ways.
Btw awesome picture! I had to do a double take because of the hair color, lol. I expected a picture of Taylor!
Melanie says:
Alison it figures you would buy a dress at WalMart.
Twangtown7 says:
This has to be Reds favorite blog yet.
Lauren says:
If you guys like Taylor, check out Rascal Flatts!! They have an awesome new single out on iTunes called “Here Comes Goodbye”! Be sure to go on over to itunes and download their new single and help be apart of this record breaking single! While you’re there, might as well buy the video as well. (It’s also available for purchase on itunes!)
Twangtown7 says:
Hey Lauren, you work for RF or something?
Put a sock in it.
barbara baer says:
give me a break
Twangtown7 says:
“Well, bless Wal-Mart’s heart, you can pretty much get the look for $14.” -Alison
So, you’re saying the dress and boots cost $14?
Um, no.
Look Like Taylor Swift for Less | Taylor Swift HQ says:
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T J says:
Looks to me that fashion is not the only thing that has a ‘Taylor’ spin to it. Swift has put her ‘Taylor twist’ on everything from the “National Anthem” to movies and television too!
Alison Bonaguro says:
Sorry Twangtown7. I guess I assumed a lot of country fans already owned a pair of cowboy boots. You obviously don’t, so, my bad.
Twangtown7 says:
Stereo-type much Alison? My God…if you listen to country music, you surely must wear cowboy boots.
Wow.
Dave says:
It’s too bad that there has to be so many negative comments.
With the anonymity of the internet, there are so many negative comments out there.
Kathy Ertzner says:
I have a pair of lei boots!