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Kevin Winter/TAS23/Getty
Jelly shoes never go out of style — at least according toTaylor Swift.
For the Aquamarine Green Edition of1989 (Taylor’s Version), Swift, 33, decided to throw it back with a 2014 Tumblr-inspired staple: the jelly shoe.
On the alternative album cover, the “Love Story” singer smiles softly at the camera wearing her signature red lip, a striped crewneck sweatshirt, blue jeans — and a pair of pink jelly sandals.
TheMidnightssongstress’ choice to swap her go-to shoes — ballet flats and simple white sneakers — for thefisherman-stylesandals seems far from intentional.
First popularized in the 1980s and ‘90s, the funky footwear are a fitting choice for the cover of an album named after the year that bridged the two decades.
The singer seems to be channeling her youth (the album is named after her birth year, after all) with the chunky, childhood-staple shoe — but some fans are asking her to leave them on the playground.
“Taylor i love u but the only acceptable time to wear jelly shoes is if ur 7 and under or 60+ years old😭,” one fansaidon Twitter, and anotherurgedher to “save the jelly shoes for the little 6 yr olds.”
The nostalgic sandals, which grace only a sliver of the new cover art, may be polarizing Swiftie circles, but they are also inspiring some of the singer’s fans to buy them.
“Never thought i’d see taylor swift wearing jelly sandals in an album cover,” one fantweeted. “Im purchasing immediately!”
Another fanechoed this sentiment, writing: “Taylor Swift wore pink jelly sandals so I’m buying pink jelly sandals.”
Still others warned their fellow Swifties about the comfort — or, more accurately, lack thereof — that comes with wearing the retro kicks.
“A PSA from a 90s kid: JELLY SANDALS ARE A TERRIBLE IDEA,” a self-identified Swift enthusiastwroteon Twitter. “Do not get a pair thinking they’re going to be a fun lil tour outfit piece. Unless you like to slip and enjoy pain.”
Taylor Swift on stage at one of her Eras Tour concerts.Scott Eisen/TAS23/Getty
Scott Eisen/TAS23/Getty
And while the jellies may seem like a departure for Swift — who is known for her vintage-inspired, effortlessly chic style — they are actually a more youthful iteration of leather fisherman sandals, a summer staple for the pop star.
Celebrities likeHilary DuffandMindy Kalinghave also helped make the sandals an“it” summer shoe.
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1989 (Taylor’s Version), which will feature five new vault tracks, is set to release on Oct. 27 — the same day the original album first hit shelves in 2014.
Swift announced its release as shewrapped the U.S. leg of her Eras Tourearlier this month in Los Angeles.
“There’s something that I’ve been planning for a really, really, really ridiculously, embarrassingly long time, and instead of telling you about it, I think I’ll just sort of show you," she told the audience, unveiling the cover art and release date for the record on the big screen.
source: people.com
