
I'm a simple girl—when I see a headline about Katie Holmes' street style, I click. The queen of effortless seasonal dressing has been killing the game this summer, from sporting Birkenstocks (opens in new tab) around SoHo to DIYing tie-dye pants (opens in new tab) with her 14-year-old daughter Suri. Her latest look has me really obsessed and looking at the midi skirts (opens in new tab) I wore when I was younger in a whole new light: On Sunday, Holmes was spotted wearing a midi-length denim skirt with a white t-shirt. She paired the casual look with her black Birkenstocks and black sunglasses, and because caring about others is always in style: a floral face mask. (opens in new tab)
It's a top-notch fit, even better than the "little shirt, big pants (opens in new tab) " combo she was rocking just two days prior that I could write a 500-page novel about. Denim and a white t-shirt are just the peanut butter and jelly of the fashion world, and Holmes is the blueprint, baby!
Currently, the Dawson's Creek (opens in new tab) star is spending her summer in NYC with her daughter. In a recent interview with Australia's The Daily Telegraph (opens in new tab), she opened up about their time together. "I like to keep her out of my interviews, but I will say that this time of quarantine has been such a lesson," Holmes explained. "Just really looking at everything you have and celebrating the simplicity of making dinner and [spending] that time together." Aww!
Inspired by Holmes' summer quarantine fit? Warm days are still ahead, which means there's still time to add a denim piece like hers to your wardrobe. Here are some of our favorites:
Katie Holmes' Most Iconic Fashion Moments
February 10, 2020
Katie Holmes taught us all a lesson in layering when she wore a Wardrobe.NYC trench (opens in new tab) over a Zimmerman jacket and blouse. She kept her look casual but stylish with Reformation jeans (opens in new tab), black Dorateymur (opens in new tab) boots, and a Chanel (opens in new tab) bag.
February 8, 2020
The star arrived to a party in NYC while wearing a satin blue pantsuit from Zadig & Voltaire (opens in new tab).
February 5, 2020
The star wore a Fendi multicolored print dress (opens in new tab) and a Fendi peekaboo bag (opens in new tab) while attending the brand's The Launch of Solar Dream event during New York Fashion Week.
January 30, 2020
For an event in NYC, Holmes wore a ruched Khaite (opens in new tab) dress, Calzedonia (opens in new tab) tights, and Manolo Blahnik shoes (opens in new tab).
December 13, 2019
Holmes arrived to iHeartRadio's Z100 Jingle Ball in a black cutout top, Tibi shorts (opens in new tab), and added a touch of animal print with her Khaite boots (opens in new tab). Her necklace is from Foundrae (opens in new tab).
December 13, 2019
Holmes kept warm outside the iHeartRadio event in one of Max Mara's iconic furry coats (opens in new tab).
November 15, 2019
The actress looked pretty in pink while posing for photos during a visit to Ronald McDonald House Westmead in Sydney, Australia. She wore a pale pink blazer (opens in new tab) and trouser set (opens in new tab) from Zimmermann.
November 4, 2019
Holmes looked elegant and put together in a Chanel outfit (opens in new tab) (her jacket, jeans, and purse are all from the fashion house) and Jimmy Choo white pumps (opens in new tab). She had attended the Tribeca Chanel Women's Filmmaker Luncheon in NYC.
October 22, 2019
The star attended the La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club 2019 Gala in NYC while wearing a black long-sleeve Saint Laurent mini dress (opens in new tab) and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes (opens in new tab).
October 17, 2019
Holmes attended the 2019 Skin Cancer Foundation's Champions for Change Gala in NYC. She wore a Marni dress (opens in new tab), Jimmy Choo pumps (opens in new tab), and carried a Bienen-Davis handbag (opens in new tab).
October 16, 2019
The actress wore a burnt orange hued coat and dress by Altuzarra (opens in new tab) and carried a Bienen Davis handbag (opens in new tab) while attending the American Ballet Theatre fall gala. Her look was the perfect color to wear for autumn.
October 4, 2019
There's one shoe both Meghan Markle and Katie Holmes loves: Rothy's (opens in new tab). Holmes styled her black flats (opens in new tab) with a pretty two-toned Gabriela Hearst (opens in new tab) slip dress and handbag from the label (opens in new tab). Coincidentally, this is also a brand often favored by Meghan herself.
August 28, 2019
The cashmere bralette (opens in new tab) and cardigan look (opens in new tab) that impressed everyone (opens in new tab). Holmes set was from Khaite, which she paired with blue jeans, Acne Studios shoes (opens in new tab), and Westward Leaning sunglasses (opens in new tab). Her handbag is from 3.1 Phillip Lim (opens in new tab).
August 4, 2019
A little Gucci sweater (opens in new tab) can brighten up anyone's day. The star wore her designer top with blue jeans and simple white sneakers while walking around in the Upper East Side.
April 2, 2019
The star attended an event in NYC while wearing a sheer Ulla Johnson puff-sleeve top (shop a similar, non-sheer one here (opens in new tab)), which she styled with a pink bra underneath, and wore an Ulla Johnson (opens in new tab) floral skirt.
December 18, 2018
Holmes celebrated her 40th birthday in a low-key ensemble consisting of a long rainbow cardigan (shop a similar one here (opens in new tab)), gray t-shirt, and jeans. She accessorized with a pair of Gucci (opens in new tab) square-toe ankle boots.
September 11, 2018
The star attended a Fashion Week presentation in September while wearing an Alice & Olivia (opens in new tab) white halter neck dress and beige pumps.
April 15, 2016
The Star attended the All We Had world premiere in NYC. For the occasion, she wore a black Brooks Brothers (opens in new tab) pantsuit.
Bianca Rodriguez is the Fashion & Luxury Commerce Manager at Hearst Magazines, covering fashion, beauty, and more for Cosmopolitan, Elle, Esquire, Harper’s BAZAAR, and Town & Country. She likes lounging about with a good book and thinks a closet without platform sneakers is a travesty.
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