Today marks one week since the release of “The Tortured Poets Department”, Taylor Swift’s newest album, which has revealed itself to be one of, it not the most vulnerable showings of her artistry. Listening to the songs, dissecting the lyrics, & connecting clues to past songs & eras has felt more like reading her diary entries than ever before.
The Tortured Poets Department broke records before it was even released, and after a week of being out it has already woven itself deep into the fabric of the zeitgeist, inspiring many things in our daily lives; including how we dress.
It is important to note that it isn’t the clothes that make you a Tortured Poet. One can be a Tortured Poet in sweatpants, cowboy boots, an academia-inspired get-up complete with a pleated skirt and a blazer; or whatever tickles your fancy. As it goes with many Taylor Swift albums, interpretation is the operative word. As Taylor herself sings in the last line of the last song on TTPD, “…the story isn’t mine anymore”, it’s yours! Here are a few pieces to get you started.
- Guest in Residence Cardigan– Perfect for curling up in while waiting at the window for Peter to return or for looking into people’s windows. $465.00, available in 6 colors @ Guest in Residence
- Nasty Gal Dress– The quintessential frock for running with your dress unbuttoned, screaming, “but daddy I love him!”. $56.00 @ Nasty Gal
- Tilly Sveaas Necklace– In the process of alchemy, base metals are often turned into gold. Honestly, who are we to fight the alchemy that made this gold necklace? Even Blondie herself approves. $380.00 – $455.00, available in 3 lengths @ Tilly Sveaas
- Jennifer Fisher Lightning Bolt Charm– What a charming charm – fit for all your fantasies of fleeing. $600.00, available in 4 metals @ Jennifer Fisher
- Sea New York Top– Looking for a practical way to incorporate Taylor’s Victorian-era look from the Fortnight music video into an everyday ’fit? Look no further. $295.00, available in 2 colors @ Sea-NY
- Paper Monogram Notebook– Swirl the object of your affection into all of your poems with this journal. No Tortured Poet leaves the house without one. $38.50, available in 4 colors @ Papier
- Tecovas Cowboy Boots– Put these on and you’ll instantly feel like you’re stomping down the side of a six-lane Texas highway. $345.00, available in 5 colors @ Tecovas
- Free People Kimono– You’ll look like Stevie Nicks in this “Florence” *wink* kimono. $128.00, all one size @ Free People
- FRAME Lilac Skirt– You know, the one that fits you like skin. $180.00 @ TheOutNet
- Alex Mill Sweater– Did someone say… greige? $165.00, available in 2 colors @ AlexMill
- Storiarts Poetry Tote– Especially great for walking through the shops in circles like you’re lost. $44.00, one size @ Storiarts
- Sam Edelman Loafer– To be worn to department meetings in which you re-read The Manuscript.. $132.00, Brown Multi @ Revolve
- Party Dress– Best suited for days in which you want to act like it’s your birthday every day. $298.00, available in 2 colors @ Show Me Your Mumu
– Marley Gifford – www.marleygifford.com
