Goodbye Travis Kelce: Taylor Swift comes out of ‘hiding’ to glam it up again at a special dinner without her boyfriend

Taylor Swift made a high-profile return to the public eye on Thursday night, stepping out for dinner in New York City while her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce, remained in Missouri preparing for the upcoming football season.  Her appearance, striking in both presence and fashion, quickly went viral, not only for her elegant look, but also for the stunned, relatable reactions of nearby fans as the pop icon was spotted at the renowned West Village restaurant Via Carota.

She was seen entering the venue in a sleek floral spaghetti-strap dress, which the 35-year-old paired with stilettos and a black waist belt adorned with a gold drop chain. Her signature blonde was neatly tied back into a ponytail, completing an ensemble that fans immediately praised online.  One user commented, “She looks so pretty.”

A second admirer wrote, “She’s not just serving dinner, she’s serving looks!”  While the Cruel Summer’s fashion sense was once again in the spotlight, it was the moment captured from a neighboring table that captivated Swifties around the world.  Left in disbelief, two diners were visibly shocked as Swift entered the restaurant and even craned their neck to make sure whilst another covered their mouth in surprise.

One fan said, “This girl’s reaction represents the entire fandom right now.” Another added, “She just spoke what the entire fandom feels without a word!”  And a third concluded, “That face when you’re having dinner & Taylor Swift shows up!!”  Praise poured in from all corners of the internet for the Grammy-winning artist as the clip spread quickly across social media platforms, highlighting the billionaire’s immense influence and reach.  Meanwhile, Kelce was absent from the evening, currently training in Missouri with the Kansas City Chiefs, proving that the couple are comfortable being apart – a good base for their relationship.

🚨| Taylor Swift out tonight in NYC!

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— Taylor Swift Updates (@TSUpdating) May 30, 2025

Is Travis Kelce going to propose to Taylor Swift?

Despite her glamorous reappearance, Swift’s dinner comes amid increasing buzz about a potential engagement as her relationship with the Chiefs’ tight end approaches its second anniversary.  According to a source cited by the Daily Mail, Kelce is expected to propose “once he is done playing [football],” suggesting that a formal engagement could arrive as early as next year based on predicted retirement plans.  The report added that Swift’s parents, Scott and Andrea, are supportive of the idea and hope the proposal will happen when the timing is right. No doubt her fans mirror this sentiment.  Kelce, a three-time Super Bowl champion with a storied NFL resume, including 12,151 receiving yards, 77 touchdowns, and 10 Pro Bowl appearances, is nearing the end of his contract with the Chiefs.  His retirement, long speculated upon, could arrive after the 2025-2026 season.