Katie Holmes Pairs Her Rich-Looking Wool Coat With the Most Down-to-Earth Nike Sneakers
She's making the season's biggest outerwear trend her own.


While every type of coats on the market today has its virtues, none is more reliably stylish—or rich-looking—than the humble top coat. Its simplistic, no-fuss design makes the wool coat virtually timeless. Meanwhile, its strong shoulder gives the wearer cool, androgynous look that I, personally, very much vibe with.
They're a staple in every fashion editor's closet. (Mine's from H&M, in case you were wondering.) This season, celebrities, too, are wearing them in a big way. Elsa Hosk, for example, has a whole range of colors, from charcoal gray to rich espresso brown. Jennifer Lawrence and Dakota Johnson are both dedicated fans, generally favorite longline styles in all-black.
Katie Holmes boasts one of the most impressive coat collections in Hollywood so, naturally, the actor owns quite a few. She's got the classics covered—with designs in camel and butter yellow—but she also owns several statement coats, including a vibrant chartreuse version and an ankle-length brown checked style. But even with endless options in her closet, Holmes is still partial to classic black.
Katie Holmes wears a black topcoat and Nike Air Force 1s in NYC.
Holmes has got several noir styles with varying cuts—one of which she wore earlier this week. The Dawson's Creek star was spotted in New York City on Nov. 25 dressed in the ultimate mix of go-with-everything basics. She wore indigo-wash blue jeans, a graphic baseball cap, and, of course, a double-breasted topcoat.
The timeless look was one Holmes channeled throughout her 'fit. When it came time to accessorize, she chose elevated favorites, like aviator sunglasses and a streetwear sneaker classic: Nike Air Force 1s. While Holmes has dozens of sneakers in her arsenal—from Ponys to New Balances—Nike's eternal It sneakers put her in league with fashion's biggest shoe collectors. Since their debut in the 1980s, they've risen as a favorite of everyone from supermodels (like Naomi Campell) to the sports stars who wore them first.
Holmes's choice handbag was a taupe-colored suede tote with a Birkin-look-alike belted detail. It touched on the wildly-buzzy suede bag trend that's fresh from the runways.
Thus far, Holmes's fall looks indicate that she's on a well-deserved break from her favorite $2,400 Khaite bag, given that she's been wearing everything but that style in recent weeks.
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The real star of her outfit, though, is that rich-looking wool coat. It's the only piece fans can really see as Holmes enters and exits the theater for her performances of Our Town—and clearly, it makes an understated impression. Consider this your sign to invest in a topcoat (or two or three) if you haven't already.
Kelsey (she/her) is a freelance fashion editor and writer, specializing in e-commerce and fashion news. With more than ten years of experience in digital media, Kelsey has a knack for turning top-performing content into top-selling content. At Marie Claire, she provides witty celeb style commentary, unpacking the style choices of stars like Zoë Kravitz, Dua Lipa, Selena Gomez, and her fashion superhero, Rihanna. When she’s not tracking the personal style of Hollywood’s elite, Kelsey also covers designer collabs and industry news.
Before taking her talents to Marie Claire, Kelsey was the Senior Fashion Editor at Bustle, where she oversaw the site’s fashion coverage and launched a successful luxury handbag series called Secure The Bag. Prior to Bustle, she came from a six-year stint at Seventeen, during which she managed the team’s fashion and beauty verticals and led e-commerce strategy. In her freelance era, Kelsey contributes to publications like InStyle, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, and more. She also offers consulting services and content creation, in addition to writing and editing. Follow @klstieg on Instagram for 'fit pics and travel recommendations.
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