Taylor Swift’s daringly sexy outfit at the 2025 Grammy Awards was a showstopper, but some believe it also contained hidden messages, potentially referencing her relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce and his Kansas City Chiefs. The “Cruel Summer” singer, 35, stunned on the red carpet in a look that not only fit music’s biggest night but possibly also cheered on her boyfriend.
The ensemble seemed to include subtle nods to her various albums and perhaps even Kelce’s upcoming Super Bowl appearance. The vibrant red of Swift’s Vivienne Westwood micro corset dress could be a reference to her re-recorded album Red (Taylor’s Version). The lyrics “Loving him was red” from the album seem particularly fitting given the context.
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Swift’s Lorraine Schwartz ruby gemstones might also allude to the lyrics “I feel you no matter what/ The rubies that I gave up” from her 2022 hit “Maroon.” Further fueling speculation, Swift sported a custom ruby “T” thigh chain, designed by her stylist Joseph Cassell Falconer in collaboration with Lorraine Schwartz. This accessory could be a playful nod to the lyric “I want to wear his initial on a chain ’round my neck” from Reputation‘s “Call It What You Want.”
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The “T” chain also sparked comparisons to the iconic “T” necklace worn by Zac Efron’s character Troy Bolton in High School Musical, given Swift’s budding romance with Kelce. Alternatively, the “T” could reference the lyric “What if he’s written ‘mine’ on my upper thigh/ Only in my mind?” from The Tortured Poets Department‘s “Guilty as Sin?”
While Kelce was noticeably absent from the Grammys due to Super Bowl preparations with the Kansas City Chiefs, the timing of Swift’s outfit choices has led some to believe the references were intentional. The Chiefs were set to face the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVIII just days later, on February 9th, in New Orleans.
Swift’s signature red lipstick, a recurring theme in her music, was also present. Lyrics from songs like “Style,” “End Game,” “Wildest Dreams,” “Blank Space,” and “I Did Something Bad” all mention her iconic red lip.
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Although Swift didn’t announce a new album at the Grammys, her fashion choices sparked significant fan speculation. Nominated for six awards, including Album of the Year for The Tortured Poets Department, Swift’s appearance left fans buzzing about potential hidden meanings and eagerly anticipating her next move.
