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Katie Holmes is somewhat of a forever style icon in our books. In a world of ever evolving trends, she consistently remains true to her personal style and sensibilities, which for us is a hallmark of good taste. She often sticks to classic pieces, but then adds her own unique twist or an element of surprise into the mix, to keep her outfits feeling far from boring. It may be no secret how obsessed we are with her style, yet we couldn’t help but notice just how good her street style ’fits have been as of late—inspiring us to finally shift our wardrobes to fall, as the colder weather sets in.
Among the timeless essentials you can count Holmes to regularly be sporting, denim is surely at the top of the list. These days, she has been favoring more relaxed styles, from baggy wide-legs to trouser shapes, straight-legs and more—which fit perfectly in tandem with what our denim predictions for the fall entail. Flat shoes have also been a mainstay for the actress, as well, who loves a Mary Jane as much as she relies on a good ballerina shape or minimal, white sneakers for her daily walks. A clean, leather tote bag is generally her handbag du jour—which makes sense for all the hauling a New Yorker does, when your handbag literally must carry you from 9-to-9.
Vogue’s Katie Holmes-Focused Fall Shopping List:
- The Butter-Toned Peacoat: Banana Republic splittable wool-blend peacoat, $450
- The Nautical Knit: La Ligne Mini Toujours striped cashmere sweater, $325
- The Velvet Mary Jane: ViBi Venezia Mary Jane ballerina flat, $150
- The Quilted Army Jacket: The Frankie Shop quilted padded ripstop jacket, $285
- The Wide-Leg Jeans: Madewell The Harlow wide-leg jean, $138
- The Plaid Button Down: Polo Ralph Lauren
- The Street-Friendly Flat: Vince Vivian ballet flat, $275
- The Roomy Shopper Tote: Cuyana small easy zipper tote, $278
Apart from these foundations, Holmes’s fashion indulgences never tread too far from her elevated yet practical dressing sensibility. Whether playing with current trending colors—think butter yellow, red, chocolate brown—or of-the-moment pieces (she, too, has been spotted in the editor-approved, plaid shirts), she always retains a timeless feel with seasonless, wardrobe workhorses that can be styled over and over again. Below, find 7 best Katie Holmes looks as of late, all perfect for fall outfitting ideas.
Just Like Butter
Even Ms. Holmes is not immune to some trends. Take for instance, the ongoing butter yellow craze—which if you asked us, has become more of a perennial classic, rather than a fleeting wave. In this case, she does it her way, sporting the color atop a timeless, cold-weather combination—the perfect peacoat and turtleneck underpinning. Styled with simple, straight-leg blue jeans and an easy loafer, the pairing is an instant winner—while also being incredibly easy to recreate. Plus, these pieces certainly won’t ever need to be retired from your closet—they’re forever mainstays.
Fall Color Combos
When it comes to fashion, anything goes these days. Old fashioned rules, such as those on color pairings, are certainly out the door, and what once might have been looked at as a fashion faux pas is now a grand succès. Case in point: Holmes’s recent black and brown ensemble. A simple, chocolate brown dress gets a fall-appropriate twist with the help of the transitional outerwear favorite—the little black leather jacket. Pointy flats and a luxe tote bag only amp up the city-chic, ladylike feel that Holmes is known for.
Striped City
Holmes appreciates the classics, and as seen in this outfit, that means nautical-inspired separates that coincide with her prep-forward wardrobe. A striped cashmere sweater and wide-leg, khaki pants take the modern route in oversized proportions. Meanwhile, her accessories go for a European, sailor-inspired spin, with velvet, friulane slippers (she’s been loving the Mary Jane versions as of late) and an oversized, optic white shopper to stow everything from your laptop to wallet, keys, and more for a day out and about.
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Quirky and Quilted
A military-inspired jacket is a timeless, fashion go-to. Yes, barn jackets have certainly taken center stage at the moment, but might we suggest a revisit to the tried-and-true, quilted ripstop? It’s comfortable for everyday wear, warm enough to ward off those seasonal chills, and works with all the best basics of a well-organized closet. Holmes took hers for a stroll with dark denim trouser jeans, retro sneakers, and another iconic mainstay, the canvas tote. We think this combination is downright near perfect for all of autumn’s outings—whether that be apple picking or a leaf peeping getaway.
Mad for Plaid
What is more appropriate for fall than a plaid shirt? We saw them in heavy rotation wité the style set during Fashion Month, and Holmes demonstrates just how easy it is to take this piece to the city streets for everyday. Baggy, light wash jeans keep the look fitting right in with the ’90s, grunge vibe we have seen circulating. However, the unexpected accessories, consisting of ecru, high-top sneakers and a coordinating, natural canvas weekender bag, feel more fresh and modern than your typical combat boot or leather backpack. This one’s ready to hit the road, wherever your weekend adventures might take you.
Punchy Outerwear
It’s almost a requisite to own a lot of black layers, in order to live in a city like New York, where Holmes resides. A New Yorker’s wardrobe is certainly stocked full of black T-shirts and trouser pants that can be blended together on the daily without thought; but by adding a bold outerwear element to the mix, all-black garb feels a little more exciting. A bright red jacket is just the thing. We recommend choosing a textured version in plush velvet, corduroy, or any equally alluring, autumn-forward fabrication to really knock this one out of the park.
Nothing But the Staples
We regularly sing the praises of the white shirt and Ms. Holmes is a super fan, too. This outfit won our hearts, merely for its sheer simplicity. Start with a cotton blouse with a modern twist—think frills or covered buttons. Add a straight-leg jean in a seasonless gray tone, then pair with a modern, flat shoe and a timeless, brown handbag (which also happens to be trending), and you’ve got a polished look that works for the office, brunch, errands, and more.
