After a brief hiatus from football, the queen of Chiefs Kingdom has finally returned to Arrowhead Stadium with a winter look that’s catching everyone’s attention. Taylor Swift‘s red coat, a Charlotte Simone faux fur number, instantly became the talk of the stadium—and social media—after her arrival at boyfriend Travis Kelce‘s Kansas City Chiefs game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, December 21, 2024.
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The $512 statement piece features a dramatic fur lining, collar, and cuffs; it was certainly one way for Tay to mark her return! The singer, who had missed Kelce’s last two games while wrapping up her record-breaking Eras Tour, paired the eye-catching coat with a classic black turtleneck and miniskirt ensemble, stepping things up with Manolo Blahnik’s Lina Black Suede Knee-High Boots (a cool $1,595) and Sheertex’s (now sold-out) Argyle Classic Semi-Opaque Tights (which originally retailed for $128). A black fur bucket hat and a classic red lip tied the whole look together.
The bold winter ensemble quickly sparked conversation across social media, with fans divided over the dramatic look. “THE HAT THE COAT MISS TAYLOR SWIFT IS SERVING #ChiefsKingdom,” one enthusiastic fan tweeted, while another supported her fashion risk-taking, commenting on Instagram, “I love that she’s taking risks and wearing fun outfits! Sleigh 🌲” Others weren’t quite as convinced by the statement piece. “Don’t kill me but what is this? TAYLOOOR 😭😭😭” one fan commented on an Instagram post by @taylorswiftstyled, while another admitted, “its so bad i just bursted out laughing.”
Regardless of where fans landed on the look, one thing was clear—Swift and Kelce were thinking along the same fashion wavelength. In what’s seemingly becoming their signature move, Swift’s bold outerwear choice seemed to coordinate with her boyfriend’s game-day outfit. The 35-year-old tight-end arrived in a fur coat of his own and Louis Vuitton pageboy hat. The couple’s matching fashion moments keep getting more interesting—from last year’s custom letterman jackets to their recent matching pinky rings.
Swift’s return to the stands comes fresh off the heels of what insiders describe as an incredibly thoughtful surprise. Following her final Eras Tour show on December 8 (which Kelce missed due to a game), the NFL star orchestrated a surprise tour wrap party that caught the singer completely off guard. According to a source who spoke with Page Six, “Taylor couldn’t have been more shocked when she saw everyone standing there. That was the last thing she was expecting.”
Swift’s friend Ashley Avignone confirmed the surprise factor on social media, sharing, “When she thought she was going to a small, quiet dinner but it was actually a giant surprise party with her friends and family, props included.”
With a Christmas Day game approaching, we can only imagine what fashion moment this stylish duo might serve up next. Between their matching coats and coordinated accessories, they’re certainly keeping gameday fashion interesting.
