Taylor Swift’s ‘Stephen Colbert’ Style Pays Tribute to Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift showcased a stunning winter glam outfit — inspired by one of her songs — during her appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.
The 35-year-old star wowed in a $1,976 David Koma dress on the December 10 episode of Colbert’s show. The velvet mini dress in rich wine red featured a striking strapless neckline with structured points extending from her arms, complemented by a fitted bodice and flared A-line skirt.
Enhancing her look, Swift adorned herself with an $80,000 Michael Saidian necklace embellished with diamonds and rubies. She also subtly referenced her track from The Life of a Showgirl, “Opalite,” by wearing an opal bracelet set in gold by Nikki McVean from Danes Road Antique. She further accessorized with gold rings, stud earrings, and elegant $940 Aquazzura heels featuring a pointed toe and cutout straps.
Swift’s makeup flawlessly complemented her ensemble, with dewy foundation, bronzed cheeks, winged eyeliner, long lashes, and, of course, her iconic red lip. She styled her blonde, highlighted hair in a graceful updo, letting her bangs fall elegantly across her forehead.
Fans expressed their admiration for Swift’s look on social media.
“The Opalite bracelet 🥹😍,” one fan commented. Another added, “Omg omg omg tay ❤️ QUEEN. OPAL ERA :”) 🌈✨️✨️.” A third admirer said, “She really looks like she’s wrapped in a big bow. Love that for her. She is our gift 🎁.”
In “Opalite,” Swift sings about discovering love and joy with her fiancé Travis Kelce after previous heartbreaks. She shared with U.K.’s Capital FM radio that the gemstone, also associated with Kelce’s birthstone, is “man-made.”
“I thought it was a cool metaphor that, like, it’s a man-made opal and happiness can be manufactured, too,” she explained. “The song explores the contrast between those concepts.”
During her conversation with Colbert, 61, Swift promoted her upcoming Eras Tour docuseries, The End of an Era, set to debut on Disney+ on December 12. Colbert also inquired about her future career ambitions.
“I admire those who achieve career longevity,” she stated. “It’s about maintaining friendships and relationships — how do you sustain something good?”
She continued, “While some appreciate longevity, others may say, ‘Let someone new have a turn! Can’t you step away so we can reminisce about your past greatness?’ But I’m not ready to go.”
She also mentioned her admiration for musical legends like Stevie Nicks. “[She] constantly has a positive impact on me,” Swift remarked.
Swift reminisced about a phone conversation with Nicks, 77, saying, “She paved the way for me and countless other artists to succeed at this level. I feel fortunate to have received her magical and sage approach to life.”
