Body Language expert says Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce see 'the one' in each other after NYC date night

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s coordinated NYC date night sparked romance buzz, with a body language expert hinting at a deeper emotional connection
PUBLISHED JUN 30, 2025
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's 'romantic first date' has been decoded by body language expert Judi James, during their Manhattan date weekend (TheStewartofNY/GC Images)
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's 'romantic first date' has been decoded by body language expert Judi James, during their Manhattan date weekend (TheStewartofNY/GC Images)

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce lit up Manhattan over the weekend, stepping out in coordinated outfits that had fans swooning and experts speculating.

Their latest date night on Saturday, June 28, was more than just a casual stroll to dinner; it was a carefully curated display of youthful affection, matching style, and what some believe is a subtle hint that they may see each other as “the one.”

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s date night turns heads with prom-style flair and hints they’ve found the one (Getty Image)

Body language expert says Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's coordinated look channels youthful romance 

The pop sensation and NFL star ended up turning heads once again as they were spotted hand-in-hand entering a chic downtown Manhattan restaurant.

Swift dazzled in a pink and white houndstooth Balmain mini dress, priced at $3,490, featuring gold chain straps and six gold buttons down the front. She completed the look with matching tan heels and a coordinating handbag.



 

Kelce complemented her style in a relaxed short-sleeve white dress shirt paired with black pants, black shoes, and sleek sunglasses.

According to body language expert Judi James, the couple’s style and behavior evoked a sense of retro romance. “Taylor and Travis’s styling and their body language suggest something of a time warp,” she told The Mirror US, describing their look as “prom-queen/king.”

James noted that Kelce’s fashion and demeanor reflected a man “gradually and happily style-twinning” with his partner.

She also highlighted subtle gestures suggesting a deeper emotional connection: “Travis sucks his lips in at one point to show he's taking the date very seriously,” she observed. “His large paw of a hand encases Taylor's hand in a clasp of macho protection.”

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 26: Taylor Swift celebrates with Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs after defeating the Buffalo Bills 32-29 in the AFC Championship Game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 26, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Taylor Swift celebrates with Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs after defeating the Buffalo Bills 32-29 in the AFC Championship Game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 26, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri (David Eulitt/Getty Images)

The couple continues to give off the vibe of a “freshly romantic first date,” James said, pointing to Kelce’s protective habit of walking slightly ahead and Swift’s demure posture, which evokes the shy charm of a teenage love story.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce embrace 'prom date' vibes in New York City

Judi James suggested that the couple’s nostalgic visual cues might be intentional. “It could be a desire to stoke the idyllic romantic side of their relationship or a mutual wish to present each other as ‘The One,’” she told The Mirror US.



 

Their look might also be a strategic effort to project wholesomeness and relatability to Swift’s fan base.

“Her coyness and her rather sweet, frilly dress suggest she’s aiming for some emotional purity this time around,” James added, referencing Swift’s well-documented history of heartbreak and transformation.



 

Despite the attention from photographers, the couple appeared unfazed as they walked into the restaurant, smiling and holding hands. With their coordinated outfits and affectionate interactions, Swift and Kelce continue to spark speculation about the depth of their relationship and whether this storybook romance might truly be the real deal.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce take Nashville by storm with dinner date and surprise on-stage moment

Amid their recent outings in New York City, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce also made a memorable stop in Nashville, where they enjoyed dinner with Swift’s longtime best friend, Abigail Anderson, and her husband, Charles Berard.

The visit featured an unexpected highlight when Swift surprised fans with a performance at Kelce’s “Tight Ends & Friends” concert at the Brooklyn Bowl.


 
 
 
 
 
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The couple, who began dating in 2023. were also seen sharing what many fans called their unofficial "red carpet debut" at the event. Kelce co-founded the annual three-day summer training camp in 2021 with fellow NFL star George Kittle and sportscaster Greg Olsen.

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