That awkward moment when you meet your bestie for lunch wearing…a harness?
Unless you’re Taylor Swift, in which case, nothing to see here! The “Blank Space” crooner, 25, stepped out for a date with her BFF Selena Gomez, 22, on Tuesday, June 16. And while the Unofficial Patron Saint of Crop Tops’ belly button was all covered up, she still confidently turned heads in her little ensemble, thanks to the causal addition of a slate, leather harness.
Oh, you have questions? Swizzle has answers:
@emilytesskatz in case anyone wants to go zip lining or rock climbing last minute OBVIOUSLY
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) June 17, 2015
She also added this via Tumblr: “Ask yourself… Are you ready for extreme adventure should it present itself? HARNESS LIFE 2015.”
Totally understandable! Right? Please.
The most popular reply:
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-conversation=”none” lang=”en”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”><a href=”https://twitter.com/taylorswift13″>@taylorswift13</a> <a href=”https://twitter.com/emilytesskatz”>@emilytesskatz</a> WHY ARE YOU LIKE THIS</p>— barbara//inactive (@likeanyrealIove) <a href=”https://twitter.com/likeanyrealIove/status/611020071994044416″>June 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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But then again, there were just about as many:
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-conversation=”none” lang=”en”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”><a href=”https://twitter.com/taylorswift13″>@taylorswift13</a> this is why I love you</p>— ashlee (@fiftharmonaye) <a href=”https://twitter.com/fiftharmonaye/status/611058790767570945″>June 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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And so the hashtag began:
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-conversation=”none” lang=”en”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”><a href=”https://twitter.com/taylorswift13″>@taylorswift13</a> <a href=”https://twitter.com/emilytesskatz”>@emilytesskatz</a> just invited taylor rock climbing with me… Hence the need for the harness duh <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/harnesslife2015?src=hash”>#harnesslife2015</a></p>— Shelle-A (@Wildestt_Dreams) <a href=”https://twitter.com/Wildestt_Dreams/status/611034108802666497″>June 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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For some, Taylor is clearly a spirit animal:
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-conversation=”none” lang=”en”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”><a href=”https://twitter.com/taylorswift13″>@taylorswift13</a> <a href=”https://twitter.com/emilytesskatz”>@emilytesskatz</a> YOU ARE ME LITERALLY ME IM SO READY FOR THAT KIND OF STUFF</p>— Taylor Swift Updates (@SimplySFans) <a href=”https://twitter.com/SimplySFans/status/611020790461542400″>June 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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And a true equestrian:
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-cards=”hidden” lang=”en”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>Taylor Swift may have worn a harness better, but American Pharoah has the Triple Crown. … <a href=”http://t.co/wy3W6XwHgS”>http://t.co/wy3W6XwHgS</a></p>— Analyzing Taylor (@analyzingtaylor) <a href=”https://twitter.com/analyzingtaylor/status/610948826937950208″>June 16, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Those people believe we should just leave Britney alone:
Why does @taylorswift13 have to explain her clothing choices? The answer should simply be she wore the harness because she felt like it
— Jenny (@swiftfanatic13) June 17, 2015
But who can resist a good lyrical pun?
@taylorswift13 @emilytesskatz IM DOWN FOR IT, I KNOW PLACES ( no pun intended) WHERE WE CAN DO THAT
— Dylan B PCD ;( ;( (@DylanB305) June 17, 2015
So casually cruel in the name of being harness. @taylorswift13 #HarnessLife2015
— YES ALYSSA. YES. (@Lyyssaaaa13) June 17, 2015
That said, there actually were some practical notes!
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-conversation=”none” lang=”en”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”><a href=”https://twitter.com/taylorswift13″>@taylorswift13</a> <a href=”https://twitter.com/emilytesskatz”>@emilytesskatz</a> Taylor you can't go rock climbing with those shoes</p>— tia and mia (@donthateswift) <a href=”https://twitter.com/donthateswift/status/611021692048134144″>June 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-conversation=”none” lang=”en”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”><a href=”https://twitter.com/taylorswift13″>@taylorswift13</a> <a href=”https://twitter.com/emilytesskatz”>@emilytesskatz</a> the more important question is why are you wearing it BACKWARDS. <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/taylortrends?src=hash”>#taylortrends</a> <a href=”http://t.co/RIi6XSbVEJ”>pic.twitter.com/RIi6XSbVEJ</a></p>— Zoë Michelle (@fringyswiftie) <a href=”https://twitter.com/fringyswiftie/status/611195996698247168″>June 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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One thing we know for sure: Tay loves “Fight Song.” (Girl power!)
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-conversation=”none” lang=”en”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”><a href=”https://twitter.com/taylorswift13″>@taylorswift13</a> <a href=”https://twitter.com/emilytesskatz”>@emilytesskatz</a> she's also wearing <a href=”https://twitter.com/RachelPlatten”>@RachelPlatten</a>'s shirt! ????????????????</p>— Swiftly Swiftie (@AASwiftie13) <a href=”https://twitter.com/AASwiftie13/status/611028920880599040″>June 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Mostly, we should just be thankful that Swift inspired our new favorite comeback:
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-conversation=”none” lang=”en”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”><a href=”https://twitter.com/taylorswift13″>@taylorswift13</a> <a href=”https://twitter.com/emilytesskatz”>@emilytesskatz</a> honestly. This is a good and valid point. Zoom zoom haters.</p>— k. freddy (@kayladanielle__) <a href=”https://twitter.com/kayladanielle__/status/611023704496062464″>June 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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