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I Predict Taylor Swift's New Heels-and-Socks Combo Will Become a Major Fall Trend

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I'm a diehard Swiftie, but I have to admit, I'm not always 100 percent on board with her fashion choices. However, her most recent look has me doing double takes and some major shopping. She was recently spotted in London heading into an Eras Tour staff party she was throwing ahead of her four-day show in Wembley. Swift was wearing a very '80s prepster plaid set atop a white button-down and carried a mini top-handle bag, but the star of the show, in my opinion, were her platform Mary Jane pumps with socks.

This whole look, from the plaid to the button-down to the shade of heels, is giving a sexy Evermore vibe and has me itching for cool fall days. The outfit is from Vivienne Westwood's fall/winter 2025 collection, which marks two VW looks the "Down Bad" singer has been seen wearing in the last month.

Swift always tends to shift her style to a bit more of a preppy aesthetic as fall nears, and with the seemingly chilly (OK, low-70s) weather in London, I'm sure it was the perfect time to break out the plaid and socks.

If you're as obsessed with platform-Mary-Jane-and-sock combination as I am, here are a few options to get the look for yourself.

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The double buckle on these platforms have me adding them to my cart as we speak. They're the perfect combination of preppy and glamorous. Plus, platforms are flattering on basically everyone. The heel is nearly 3 inches, so they aren't super high, and the buckles are both adjustable. Cognac is the most gorgeous fall shade, but they're also available in black and yellow, too.

You'll achieve more of an elegant aesthetic with these heels, thanks to the lower profile shape and narrower heel. The larger buckle makes these a great eye-catching pair of shoes for an outfit. The heel strap has a stretch panel so they're easy to slide on, but the buckle is also adjustable to size that way. The 4-inch heels are complemented by a half-inch platform if you want less height in the front.

In true Evermore fashion, a set of plaid Mary Jane platforms will really get you in the Taylor Swift fall spirit. These ones have a 3.75-inch heel and square toe for a more structured, preppy look. The footbed is lightly padded and the buckle is adjustable. These will look so chic with autumn hues or even a basic LBD.

To embrace the femininity and sleekness of this look, you're going to want to opt for a thin pair of mid-calf socks to accessorize the shoe. Stay away from bulkier knit socks or socks that are too high to avoid going from preppy-chic to school uniform. This set is made of bamboo, so they're lightweight and breathable to wear under platforms.


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