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Taylor Swift just gave us a lesson — actually, more like a masterclass — in how to embrace the light academia aesthetic for summer. On June 26th, the singer was spotted in New York City wearing a roster of preppy-cool pieces, with Free People’s Heartbreaker Skort in attendance.
To create a collegiate vibe without going full-on school uniform, Swift paired the Heartbreaker Skort with The Row’s Sisca silk striped shirt and Malone Souliers chunky lace-up leather loafers. As for accessories, she went with a simple navy baseball hat, short tan socks, and a minimalist handbag by Patou.
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Free People’s Heartbreaker Skort is, at first glance, flirty and fun for summer — the style includes statement pleats and an on-trend low-rise cut. But the skort is plenty practical, too: The 100 percent cotton material is comfortable on the skin but not overly stretchy, so you can count on it to keep its shape and withstand multiple rounds in the washing machine.
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Swift opted for the light blue Citadel shade, but the skort also comes in classic white and a Barbiecore pink colorway. To style it, take a page from Swift’s book and go with a billowy button-down shirt, ankle socks, and chunky shoes. The skort’s silhouette also plays well with a chunky women’s sweater and cute summer sandals for a brisk night on the coast. The functionality of the built-in shorts allows you to wear the piece out to run errands without a worry — throw on a fitted white T-shirt and slip-on sneakers, and you’re off in style.
When she’s not on stage sporting custom Roberto Cavalli gowns and Christian Louboutin heels, Swift often incorporates Free People finds into her singer-off-duty looks. Last fall, she posted a video wearing Free People’s furry Renata coat, and just this May, she was seen in another skort by Free People, but in black. Both of these finds sold out quickly after Swift modeled them, so consider this your chance to get your hands on this cute summer staple while you can.
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