Taylor Swift Gives Major Lorelai Gilmore Vibes On Colbert In Quirky Velvet Dress

In case you need a reminder that Taylor Swift is a true Millennial, look no further than her outfit for her latest appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." The pop superstar wore stunning, off-the-shoulder red velvet dress by David Koma that was no doubt fitting for the holidays. But what made it a true standout? The fact that it reminded fans of tv icon Lorelai Gilmore of "Gilmore Girls," a character famous for her love of velvet. On the talk show's YouTube channel, one fan commented: "Stephen Colbert has watched Gilmore Girls and it shows."

The comparison is an apt one. Lorelai was all about Y2K style, particularly through her love of velvet blazers. Hardcore fans will recall Lorelai's blue velvet blazer in the episode "The Real Paul Anka." There was also her black, velvet jacket with lace trim from the episode, "Say Goodnight, Gracie." Lorelai made velvet look so good in all seasons, because velvet isn't just for the holidays. It's easy to style the trend year-round, because the texture trend is so visually sumptuous. And Swift's nostalgic incorporation of velvet while chatting with Colbert reminds us how gorgeous the trend really is.

Whether or not Swift's dress was a direct reference to Lorelai Gilmore remains unknown. However, Swift's rumored love for the beloved 2000s series is well documented online. Some fans have found parallels between moments on the show with some of her song lyrics, suggesting the singer took inspiration from the series. With that in mind, it wouldn't be so surprising that she would do the same with her fashion.

In any case, if the outfit was a Gilmore tribute, Swift certainly made the look her own. She sported a sparkly necklace and pulled her hair back into a French chignon; a style you would have been unlikely to see on Lorelai, whose hair was often styled in loose waves. Of course, Swift finished off the look with red lipstick, a key component to her signature look. (For those who want to recreate it, there are ways to rock a standout pout with Swift's favorite lipsticks.) After all, the "Fate of Ophelia" singer is one of a few celebrities who have mastered the art of the red lip.