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Eras Tour dancer criticized for white wedding guest dress

Published 8 July 2026

A dancer who performed on Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has faced significant online criticism for her choice of attire at the singer's wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce. Tori Evans, 33, attended the couple's July 3 ceremony at New York City's Madison Square Garden in a pale gown that many social media users argued was too close to traditional bridal white.

The controversy erupted after Evans posted a video on July 4 showing her and her husband, actor T.J. Shaw, getting ready for the wedding. In the clip, set to Swift's music, Evans is seen wearing a strapless, floor-length satin gown. Critics quickly flooded the comments section, labeling the choice "tasteless" and a major etiquette breach, with some stating they would have asked her to leave if it were their own wedding. "She looks like the bride," one comment read.

In response, Shaw defended his wife, insisting the dress was not white but a "pink champagne" color and that lighting in the video had distorted its appearance. He stated the gown was specifically chosen for its hue.

Wedding etiquette experts consulted on the matter explained the longstanding rule against guests wearing white, which is intended to prevent drawing...

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