Taylor Swift’s Charming Appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Pays Tribute to Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift made a striking appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, showcasing a winter glam look inspired by her own music.
During the episode on Wednesday, December 10, Swift, 35, donned a stunning $1,976 David Koma dress. The velvet, wine-red mini dress featured a dramatic strapless neckline, structured arm points, a fitted bodice, and an A-line mini skirt.
Enhancing her outfit, Swift accessorized with an $80,000 Michael Saidian necklace adorned with diamonds and rubies. To complement the look, she wore an opal bracelet set in a gold bezel, subtly nodding to her song “Opalite.” Swift further styled her ensemble with gold rings, stud earrings, and $940 Aquazzura heels featuring a pointed toe and cutout straps.
Swift’s makeup beautifully complemented her outfit, showing off a dewy foundation, bronzed and rosy cheeks, winged eyeliner, long lashes, and her signature red lip. Her blonde, highlighted hair was elegantly styled into an updo, with bangs swept over her forehead.
Fans quickly took to social media to express their admiration for Swift’s look. One commented, “The Opalite bracelet 🥹😍,” while another exclaimed, “Omg omg omg tay ❤️ QUEEN. OPAL ERA :”) 🌈✨️✨️.” A third fan noted, “She really does look like she’s wrapped in a big bow. Love that for her. She is our gift 🎁.”
In “Opalite,” Swift reflects on finding love and joy with her fiancé Travis Kelce following past heartaches. In a discussion with U.K.’s Capital FM, she described the opal, which is also Kelce’s birthstone, as “man-made.” She elaborated, “I thought it was kind of a cool metaphor that, like, it’s a man-made opal and happiness can also be man-made, too. That’s what the song is about, the juxtaposition of those two.”
Taylor Swift. Scott Kowalchyk/CBS
During her conversation with Colbert, 61, Swift discussed her upcoming docuseries, The End of an Era, which is set to premiere on Disney+ on Friday, December 12. Colbert also inquired about her future career plans.
“I think what I look up to the most in people is career longevity,” she replied. “Career longevity, friendship longevity, longevity in their relationships — you know, how do you keep a good thing going?”
Swift expressed admiration for artists like Stevie Nicks, stating, “[She] affects me positively, constantly.” She fondly recalled a phone conversation with Nicks, 77, mentioning, “She paved the way for me and any other artist to get to do this on this level, so I feel very lucky that [she] has lended her very, like, magical, wonderful, wise approach to life to me.”
