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Steal Taylor's Engagement Look For Less—We Found Affordable Dupes That Nail Her Effortless Style

August 27, 2025 by Brooke Hardington
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If you’ve even skimmed the internet in the past 24 hours, you’ll know that Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift announced their engagement via Instagram on August 26, 2025. Taylor captioned the dreamy garden carousel post, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married 🧨,” and yes, all of us are absolutely swooning over that sparkling new rock.

It’s a love story, baby, she said yes!

After all her years of penning romantic ballads (and more than a few revenge songs), I’m overjoyed Taylor has found her person. And in true T-Swift style, there’s so much to dissect about her impromptu engagement shoot—starting with her ‘fit. If you’re feeling inspired to manifest your own happily-ever-after, why not start by channeling her engagement-day style? From dreamy dresses to chunky sandals and understated glam, we’ve rounded up affordable dupes so you can recreate her look for less.

While we can’t all have our own fairytale garden proposal, we can look just as good as Taylor does in her pics!

KMBANGI Classic Dress ($39.55)

Taylor’s engagement dress is by Ralph Lauren, but you can channel her vibe with this KMBANGI striped maxi dress, an easy, budget-friendly alternative to her romantic garden look. Made from soft, breathable polyester, it’s lightweight and comfy while still looking effortlessly polished. It’s perfect for warm-weather outings (or you know, fun little photoshoots in the garden).

The sleeveless, spaghetti-strap design and smocked back echo the elegant, yet playful feel of Taylor’s flowy dress. Add in the empire waist and open back cutout, and you’ve got the same shoulder- and collarbone-flattering magic as her engagement look. Its maxi length and relaxed silhouette are giving whimsical, fairytale energy (just without the designer price tag).

Dream Pairs Chunky Women’s Sandals ($33.59)

You can also step into the garden party with these chunky brown sandals from Dream Pairs, which make for a stylish and budget-friendly alternative to Taylor’s strappy heels. (Also, they look like something she might have worn during her “Folklore/Evermore” era.) The retro square toe and minimalist single strap scream understated elegance; plus, the 3.4-inch block heels give you a little lift without sacrificing stability.

Known for their comfort, these sandals feature a breathable latex insole and adjustable ankle strap, so you can stand (or twirl) for hours—perfect for pondering your own proposal!

CHEETAH Gold Rectangular Watch ($27.99)

Add a touch of timeless sparkle to your look with CHEETAH’s Gold watch, a petite, budget-friendly dupe of Taylor’s elegant timepiece. Its square gold-tone case and vintage-inspired bracelet will help pull any outfit together.

The Roman numeral dial adds a retro twist, so it’s perfect for channeling classic Swiftie sophistication. (I noticed from Taylor’s engagement pics that she got engaged at 4:54 PM, because if the Eras Tour taught me anything, a countdown clock is important!)

Lightweight, comfortable, and even 3ATM waterproof, this dainty watch is ideal for everything from brunches to romantic strolls, or simply scrolling through engagement announcements in style.

ColourPop HydraPop Glossy Lip Stain ($9)

Finish off your Taylor-inspired ensemble with the perfect rosy glow using ColourPop’s HydraPop Glossy Lip Stain. This hydrating, water-based lip stain delivers a glossy finish that dries down to a long-lasting, weightless stain, so you can toast your own love story without worrying about touch-ups.

Enriched with Squalane for maximum hydration and antioxidant-packed Guava and Lychee Extracts, it keeps lips nourished and smooth, making it a dream for all-day wear. The gel-cream texture feels light and never sticky, giving you that “just-glossed” shine, just like Taylor’s engagement-day lips.

Congrats to the happy couple! Now, we can all go back to analyzing every engagement pic for potential symbolism… but at least we can do it looking just as polished as Taylor. 

Author:

Freelance Writer

Brooke Hardington is a freelance writer at SheFinds, covering sponsored content. In this role, she writes about everything from gift guide roundups for you and everyone you know, to seasonal clothing sales and celebrity-loved sunglasses. Previously, she covered celebrity news and health topics for SheFinds. Following that, she also spent several years writing for Nicki Swift, where she specialized in celebrity, sports, and culture content. When she’s not researching the latest and greatest products to hit the market, she’s reading the newest Sarah J. Maas novel, training for a 5K, or spending time with family.