Taylor Swift [1] manages to give us outfit envy any time she takes a leggy step out of her NYC apartment. With her mile-long stems and toned abs, the star is never afraid to bare some serious skin — can you blame her?
These days a crop top may be her go-to look, but there are plenty of girlie dresses and retro-inspired ensembles in her arsenal too. We've watched her look evolve over time [2], but she still sticks to the same basic formula: think eye-catching prints, plenty of color, and as much skin as possible. And while we consider her friends to be her best accessory [3], her ladylike handbags and sky-high heels are pretty noteworthy too.
So whether New York is waiting for you or there's another city on your mind, take your cues from the queen of the feminine-meets-flirty ensemble.
Mix-and-match neutrals stood out against Taylor's golden tan.
Taylor coordinated her teal shoulder bag with the colors in her feminine floral skirt.
This shining white romper got a boost of color from Taylor's electric-blue heels.
For a night on the town with boyfriend Calvin Harris, Taylor flaunted her midriff in a matching Aqua crop top and skirt set.
Taylor's Summer suit was infused with a dose of bold color thanks to her coordinated bag and high heels.
Who wears short shorts? Ultrahigh bottoms and platform sandals helped elongate and accentuate Taylor's gams.
The star swapped her signature leg-baring styles for a pair of black overalls.
These teal heels added a punch of color to Taylor's monochromatic ensemble.
Blue, peach, and yellow made a chic combination with this ladylike ensemble.
Whoa! Taylor's heels put a dangerously sexy spin on her smart separates.
Taylor's floral two-piece was an edgy choice for a day out on the town.
A collared check dress and booties highlighted Taylor's feminine flair.
Leather details turned up the heat in this skintight Summer dress.
Florals and stripes? Taylor made this wild combination work by keeping her accessories neutral.
Even when she keeps it casual, Taylor loves to finish off her look with heels.
The secret to this matching set? Taylor layered a sheer dress over the matching bralette and skirt for a funky twist on her favorite outfit.
Taylor proved that gray doesn't have to be boring when she dressed up her flirty matching set with shocking pink heels and a yellow shoulder bag.
Taylor embraced her edgy side when she stepped out in a bowler hat, black shorts, and lace-up booties.
Taylor's peachy pairing felt ultrafeminine thanks to her girlie accessories.
Taylor dressed up cutoffs and a basic white tee with a pair of nude heels and a structured black bag.
For a more retro-inspired look, Taylor opted for a collared floral dress, peep-toe pumps, and a nude handbag.
In one of her more revealing styles, Taylor's bitty bralette and slitted skirt showed off plenty of skin.
A tropical romper was accessorized with a waist-accentuating belt and, in signature Taylor style, colorful heels and a feminine bag.
Taylor embraced her inner pinup girl in this retro-inspired look that included a ringer tee, flared skirt, and structured bag.
The perfect floaty floral dress made for a colorful statement when paired with emerald heels and a matching purse.
Taylor bared her enviable abs in this pretty pink matching set.
Taylor covered up in a feminine flared dress that matched her vibrant orange lip color.
A graphic black-and-white jumpsuit paired with blazing yellow accessories made for an eye-catching outfit Taylor fans won't soon forget.
This head-to-toe vintage-inspired look proved that Taylor's signature style is timeless.
Green loafers offered a surprising contrast to Taylor's black-and-red ensemble.
To beat the heat, Taylor slipped into a cute blue-and-yellow floral dress complete with matching headband.