Katie Holmes Mixes Business Casual With Birkenstock Sandals
The "wrong shoe theory" has never felt so right.
With an assist from stylist Brie Welch, Katie Holmes has been experimenting with her off-duty style this spring. Even when she goes back to the basics, she mixes in a surprising element—like her look for a walk in Manhattan on Wednesday, April 17, when Holmes paired Birkenstock sandals with a business casual button-up and trousers.
During her daytime errand run in the city, Holmes put the "wrong shoe theory"—that is, pairing an outfit with a heavy-contrast shoe—to the test. She was photographed wearing an oversized blue button-up top, tucking it into a pair of long, khaki trousers. Instead of ballet flats or even a sneaker trend, she completed the look with buckled slide sandals. (Exact credits for her street-style 'fit revealed that they're, in fact, Birkenstocks.)
As for accessories, Holmes kept it breezy with dainty gold necklaces, brown oval sunglasses, and a black XXL tote bag—the style resembling her favorite Mansur Gavriel everyday purse she usually carries out.
Over the past year alone, the 45-year-old has almost always followed a specific outfit formula, often defying the fashion status quo by re-wearing her favorite pieces. (Relatable!) But from time to time, the Dawson's Creek actress isn't afraid to experiment, or add new pieces in her closet—and she's just getting started when it comes to warm-weather dressing.
Days ago, Holmes cracked down on her commuter style by opting for a new sneaker. Instead of her favorite shoes like the popular Adidas Sambas, she wore a pair of white Bode x Nike Astro Grabbers, which launched this week.
Holmes also put aside her comfy silhouettes and played with the denim trend. Last week, she incorporated spring 2024's top trend by wearing a head-to-toe dark-wash denim look from Banana Republic. Her outfit that day featured a button-up vest and flared jeans.
Let the Katie Holmes style record show: One shoe can transform an entire look—and even the dressers most dedicated to an outfit formula can switch things up. Shop pieces inspired by the actresss's business-meets-casual look below.
Stay In The Know
Select the newsletters you’d like to receive. Then, add your email to sign up.
Shop Katie Holmes' Spring Outfit
Born and raised in Memphis, India Roby is a freelance journalist based in New York City. In 2021, India graduated from The New School with a Bachelor’s in Journalism + Design and a minor in Fashion Communication.
India’s work at Marie Claire focuses on celebrity style, shopping, and cultural deep-dives on fashion trends. She also wears many (!) other hats, with her bylines also appearing in Architectural Digest, NYLON, Highsnobiety, Harper’s Bazaar, Teen Vogue, Byrdie, The Zoe Report, Fashionista, and others. You can follow her on Instagram at @indiajde and Twitter (she refuses to call it X) at @india_roby.
-
Anne Hathaway Apologizes to Journalist for "Awful" 2012 Interview That Went Viral
All's well that ends well!
By Iris Goldsztajn Published
-
Taylor Swift Makes $5 Million Donation for Hurricanes Helene and Milton Relief
One organization thanked Swift for her generosity.
By Iris Goldsztajn Published
-
Jennifer Lopez Says Ben Affleck Split Did "Almost Take Me Out for Good" the Second Time
She doesn't regret any of the lessons she's learned.
By Iris Goldsztajn Published
-
Kaia Gerber Abandons Her Favorite Low-Rise Jeans for Lacy Lingerie and a Two-Piece Suit
She layered a lacy black top beneath her blazer.
By Kelsey Stiegman Published
-
Dua Lipa Pulls a Kim Kardashian, Dressing Down Her Pelvic Cut-Out Pants With a Normcore Hoodie
This isn't the pairing I would try.
By Kelsey Stiegman Published
-
Katie Holmes's Favorite Tote Bag Is on Rare Sale for Amazon Prime Day
Now's your chance to grab the celeb-approved style for under $150.
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
-
Selena Gomez Wears the Viral $580 Khaite Belt With the Same Name as Her Boyfriend
Do you think it was intentional?
By Kelsey Stiegman Published
-
Oprah Winfrey's Secret to Billionaire Dressing? Utility Jumpsuits
The mogul can't stop, won't stop wearing them.
By Kelsey Stiegman Published
-
Taylor Swift Pairs a Classic Fall Plaid Set With Sky-High Boots for the Chiefs vs. Saints Game
Plus a sky-high pair of boots.
By Halie LeSavage Last updated
-
Katie Holmes Confirms the Celebrity-Favorite Pleated Skirt Trend Is a True Must-Have
Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter are also fans.
By Halie LeSavage Published
-
Hailey Bieber Remixes the Rich-Girl Fall Uniform in a Shiny Khaki Trench Coat and Blue Loafers
She is, once again, the fall blueprint.
By Kelsey Stiegman Last updated