Swifties may be stringing friendship bracelets with the names of their favorite songs to wear to Eras concerts, but for Taylor Swift herself, a break from her world tour means a change in the beads she’s sporting on her wrist. Shifting from the track list, Swift attended boyfriend Travis Kelce’s game on Sunday Oct. 22 rocking the number “87” on her stretch-bracelet, aka the tight end’s football jersey number. Unsurprisingly, this style moment also comes with a lot more Kansas City Chiefs gear.
The 33-year-old musician played up her team spirit in a red vintage sweatshirt from Ellie Mae Studios, a pleated black skater skirt, Reformation Lolita platform loafers, and ankle socks. Though she also piled on plenty of other everyday gold jewelry, including a Cartier Juste un Clou necklace, stacking rings, and bracelets from FoundRae and Jacquie Aiche, they didn’t distract from the number stamped onto her friendship bracelet, bounded by two red hearts. Swift’s signature red lip, gold-dusted burgundy manicure, and rosy eyeshadow all complemented the color palette, and her famous bronde locks were left down straight, drawing attention to her bangs. She also employed thick cat-eye liner, which was noticeable in photos taken of the suite where she cheered on her beau with friend Brittany Mahomes.
Eagle-eyed fans were quick to zoom in on Swift’s wrist, leading them to speculate whether or not she made the bracelet herself or, perhaps, if Kelce had a hand in stringing the statement piece, as he memorably revealed that he wanted to gift her a bracelet with his number on it on a July 26 episode of the “New Heights” podcast that he hosts with his brother Jason of the Philadelphia Eagles. No matter who crafted the bracelet, it’s been made abundantly clear that Swift is dedicating much of her time to her relationship with Kelce. For the star to nod to the man she’s dating with an accessory that quite literally symbolizes her fandom and their devotion, she’s making it known — she’s serious about this one. Of course, we can always leave it to Swift to send a meaningful message with her outfits.
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