Taylor Swift’s Double Date Look Includes a Classic Ponytail

One thing about Taylor Swift: she likes what she likes. For the Eras Tour, the 34-year-old has kept it consistent, with sparkly circle skirts—a silhouette she’s worn for years—and sequined outfits. For her street style, she often wears contemporary feminine designers (one of her favorites is Stella McCartney). And, for glam, you can bet she’s probably wearing two things: A high ponytail and red lipstick. The singer’s latest hairstyle is proof that you can’t go wrong with the classic ponytail—especially in a summer heatwave.

On June 15, Swift’s bestie Brittany Mahomes posted a slideshow of photos to Instagram that included the Mahomes family, Swift, and Travis Kelce. If you aren’t familiar (but you probably are), Patrick Mahomes (Brittany’s husband) and Kelce play together on the Kansas City Chiefs. For their summer double date, Swift donned a simple yet effective elevated ponytail that stood on its own—no extra extensions, curls, or bows required.

In the photos, Swift is wearing a no-fuss sporty ponytail, proof that the classic style works for any occasion. Her blunt bangs rested right at the tops of her eyebrows, with a few pieces left out to frame her face for a laidback feel. She swept the rest of her hair back into a simple ponytail, perfect for staying cool in the summer heat. Her ponytail was full-bodied and slightly wavy, as though she just tossed up her natural hair and called it a day.

The Tortured Poets Department singer opted for her go-to glam consisting of a vibrant red lipstick, a light swipe of mascara, and just a touch of luminosity on her cheeks.

More often than not, Swift’s street style rotation includes a handful of female designers and feminine silhouettes, and her night-out look with Mahomes and Kelce is just another example. She opted for a blue Vivienne Westwood dress with tartan corset details. The singer accessorized with a heart-shaped bag from the designer, and butter yellow sandals from Chinese Laundry.

Next time it’s way too hot outside and you need something to do with your hair, take inspiration from Swift and keep it simple with an easygoing and functional ponytail.