Katie Holmes Nails Simple Summer Style on a Stroll In New York City
Denim and a white t-shirt = the PB&J of the fashion world.


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 around SoHo to DIYing tie-dye pants with her 14-year-old daughter Suri. Her latest look has me really obsessed and looking at the midi skirts 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.
It's a top-notch fit, even better than the "little shirt, big pants " 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 star is spending her summer in NYC with her daughter. In a recent interview with Australia's The Daily Telegraph, 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 over a Zimmerman jacket and blouse. She kept her look casual but stylish with Reformation jeans, black Dorateymur boots, and a Chanel bag.

February 8, 2020
The star arrived to a party in NYC while wearing a satin blue pantsuit from Zadig & Voltaire.

February 5, 2020
The star wore a Fendi multicolored print dress and a Fendi peekaboo bag 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 dress, Calzedonia tights, and Manolo Blahnik shoes.

December 13, 2019
Holmes arrived to iHeartRadio's Z100 Jingle Ball in a black cutout top, Tibi shorts, and added a touch of animal print with her Khaite boots. Her necklace is from Foundrae.

December 13, 2019
Holmes kept warm outside the iHeartRadio event in one of Max Mara's iconic furry coats.

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 and trouser set from Zimmermann.

November 4, 2019
Holmes looked elegant and put together in a Chanel outfit (her jacket, jeans, and purse are all from the fashion house) and Jimmy Choo white pumps. 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 and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.

October 17, 2019
Holmes attended the 2019 Skin Cancer Foundation's Champions for Change Gala in NYC. She wore a Marni dress, Jimmy Choo pumps, and carried a Bienen-Davis handbag.

October 16, 2019
The actress wore a burnt orange hued coat and dress by Altuzarra and carried a Bienen Davis handbag 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. Holmes styled her black flats with a pretty two-toned Gabriela Hearst slip dress and handbag from the label. Coincidentally, this is also a brand often favored by Meghan herself.

August 28, 2019
The cashmere bralette and cardigan look that impressed everyone. Holmes set was from Khaite, which she paired with blue jeans, Acne Studios shoes, and Westward Leaning sunglasses. Her handbag is from 3.1 Phillip Lim.

August 4, 2019
A little Gucci sweater 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), which she styled with a pink bra underneath, and wore an Ulla Johnson 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), gray t-shirt, and jeans. She accessorized with a pair of Gucci square-toe ankle boots.

September 11, 2018
The star attended a Fashion Week presentation in September while wearing an Alice & Olivia 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 pantsuit.
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