Who says you can’t wear white after Labor Day? Last night in New York actress Katie Holmes stepped out at Avra Madison in a fresh spin on one-note dressing that was equal parts elegant and fashion forward. In contrast to the grandiose Valentino frock that Holmes sported earlier this week at Cartier’s grand Fifth Avenue mansion reopening, this particular ensemble drew inspiration from 1990s hip-hop, particularly the low-rise trouser and crop top styles favored by Aaliyah.
What sets Holmes’s look above the rest is in the styling: an asymmetric H&M Studio top hints at this summer’s popular off-the-shoulder silhouette but with an autumnal twist through a fuzzy fabric, while Holmes’s H&M Studio slouchy trousers suit her frame perfectly. A boyish paper-bag tie at the waist offsets the femininity of the top, while the full leg amps up the drama. And with the lingering summer heat showing no signs of breaking, Holmes’s outfit highlights just how cool a monochromatic look—and breaking the rules—can be.
