Pop superstar Taylor Swift recently opened up about what she really wears around her house — and it’s not the comfy sweatpants or matching athleisure sets many might picture.
Swift, who appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert this week to promote her new Disney+ documentary series and talk about life off the road, surprised fans with a funny and candid answer when the host asked about her downtime outfits. Colbert suggested she might be lounging in trendy athletic gear, but Swift laughed and corrected him, saying that when she’s at home she usually has on an “old Victorian nightgown” — the kind that might make someone passing by her window think they saw a ghost.
The comment was more than just a quirky joke. It hinted at how seriously Swift takes keeping her private life separate from her public persona. Rather than modern loungewear, she leans into a vintage, almost theatrical style at home that feels cozy and personal to her.
During the interview, Swift also explained why she doesn’t bring her work into her living space. Despite her decades-long career filled with hit albums and sold-out tours, she said she doesn’t have a recording studio, plaques, awards, or other music paraphernalia in her house — with only a piano and a discreet guitar as exceptions. This intentional setup helps her leave “the music person” part of her life at the studio, making recording days feel special and keeping her home space calm and restful.
Swift went on to describe her post-tour relaxation routine, which she calls “mermaid time,” involving long baths, room service, watching shows like Dateline, and signing CDs. Her approach emphasizes a clear boundary between her creative life and her personal downtime, something many fans find relatable despite her superstar status.
This lighthearted conversation comes as Swift’s The End of an Era documentary begins streaming on Disney+, a project that gives fans an intimate look at her record-breaking Eras Tour. Alongside discussing her at-home style, she touched on other personal topics including her engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce and how she stays grounded with close family and friends.
Swift’s comments about nightgowns and ghostly vibes may be whimsical, but they also reveal the star’s desire for comfort and privacy when she’s not center stage – reminding fans that even global icons like to unwind in their own, unique way.
