Taylor Swift did not participate in American Idol‘s night of her music and now we know where she was instead of attending the live taping.

The 36-year-old entertainer was spotted out for dinner at the Jane Hotel on Monday night (April 27) in New York City.

Taylor was joined by her dad Scott Swift, longtime best friend Ashley Avignone, frequent music collaborator Jack Antonoff, and friend Jerrod Carmichael.

Taylor wore a striped blue and white dress from the fashion brand Staud, which retails for $325.00 on the brand’s official website. It’s currently in stock, so make sure to order one while it’s still available.

The Wells Dress features a corset-style panel construction to create a flattering, fitted shape through the waist and a full skirt which hits just below the knee. Constructed in lightweight cotton poplin.

Taylor‘s music was featured on American Idol that night, with the Top 7 contestants all performing songs from her catalog. Her superfan, comedian Nikki Glaser, served as a guest judge on the episode and Taylor‘s dancers from the Eras Tour made a special appearance to film a dance routine with the guest.

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