Katie Holmes Takes a 46th Birthday Stroll Topping Her Personal Style Greatest Hits With a Gold Statement Accessory
Her gift to us was another easy-to-replicate outfit.


Save the sheer Dior dresses and Midnights sequins minis for another celebrity's birthday party. Katie Holmes turned 46 on Dec. 18 wearing an outfit that captures why her low-key personal style deserves its own cake and candles in its honor.
Holmes started her birthday just as she starts most other mornings in New York City: with a walk the paparazzi just so happened to catch. And like most other mornings, the Our Town actress stayed true to her winter style pillars: an unfussy yet chic coat, a nod to the day's top denim trends, and sleek leather tote bag.
Over a pair of her down-to-earth straight-leg Nili Lotan jeans—a style that ruled the Spring 2025 runways and Holmes's everyday wardrobe—she layered a black wool wrap coat and a matching black beanie. Most coats like this come with a coordinating belt, but Holmes decided to swap in something with extra, it's-my-day-oomph: a metallic gold "Coronation" belt by Maison Mayle with a dangling chain detail.
Katie Holmes turned 46 on Dec. 18 and celebrated with a walk around Manhattan.
Holmes carried what looked like a wrapped present in her black leather tote, which from afar resembled the vintage Chloé style she carried with a denim blazer in November. Her bag perfectly coordinated with her sleek, understated black leather ankle boots. If I had to sum the entire look up in two words, they'd be "quintessentially Katie." Sure, Holmes will wear the occasional statement red Mary Jane or Wicked green coat. Sometimes, she'll even pull a summertime staple like Bermuda shorts unexpectedly into winter with knee-high boots. But on the whole, she likes to keep things simple, tailored, neutral, and timeless. This easygoing birthday jacket and jeans checked every box.
Holmes stacked her birthday outfit with her personal style staples: a smart coat, straight-leg jeans, a spacious work bag, and black boots.
Street style's favorite Sagittarius appeared to be en route to another performance of Our Town on Broadway later in the afternoon. So her birthday outfit was just like her plans: (chic) business as usual.
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Halie LeSavage is the senior fashion and beauty news editor at Marie Claire. She is an expert on runway trends, celebrity style, and emerging brands. In 8+ years as a journalist, Halie’s reporting has ranged from profiles on insiders like celebrity stylist Molly Dickson, to breaking brand collaboration news. She covers events like the Met Gala every year, and gets exclusive insight into red carpet looks through her column, The Close-Up.
Previously, Halie reported at Glamour, Morning Brew, and Harper’s Bazaar. She has been cited as a fashion and beauty expert in The Cut, CNN Underscored, and Reuters. In 2022, she earned the Hearst Spotlight Award for excellence and innovation in fashion journalism. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English from Harvard College.
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