Katie Holmes excels at the art of layering, demonstrating a skill that many aspire to achieve. A deep understanding of how to remix and wear different pieces is essential to personal style, and this is something Holmes likely explores frequently with her stylist, Alison Bornstein.
During a recent outing in New York City, she showcased her talent for thoughtful layering with an ensemble that effectively combined texture, pattern, and a pair of trendy Mary Janes.
Combining red and pink, Holmes proves that underrated color pairings deserve a second look in everyday style
Beginning with a green quilted utility jacket featuring a reversible pastel pink lining from Marfa Stance, Holmes incorporated the soft pink hue into her outfit through a brown, white, and peach-striped shirt worn under a cream-colored sweater. She skillfully executed the “shirt sandwich” styling trend that gained popularity on Substack earlier this year.
To add an element of surprise, the Dawson’s Creek star paired her outfit with two-tone jeans and bright red velvet Mary Janes from the celebrity-favorite brand Dôen. (In my opinion, the combination of red and pink is greatly underrated.)
Strappy flats are a staple in Holmes’s daytime wardrobe; throughout the summer, she sported a similar blueberry pair from Vibi Venezia, and just last week, she tried out a pair of slingback flats.
Her casual look was accessorized with Tom Ford tortoise shell pilot sunglasses, an oversized white tote bag, and hair that appeared fabulously wet, as if just styled after a shower.
For those seeking additional layering inspiration beyond Katie Holmes’s wardrobe, Marie Claire fashion e-commerce editor Julia Marzovilla has created an insightful guide for layering outfits during the fall and winter seasons.
This guide features advice from celebrity stylist Ariel Tunnell, who previously shared with Marie Claire her “rule of three” approach for dressing in colder weather.
Specifically, she recommends starting with a T-shirt or tank top, layering a sweater or sweatshirt over it, and finishing with a heavier fall jacket or coat for warmth. “I always recommend using lightweight layers and keeping textures complementary so they don’t compete,” she explained.
Additionally, if you are under 5’4″ like I am, it’s worth noting the advice from Lwany, the author of Petite Fashion Weekly. She shared with Marzovilla that “the key is to be strategic with visual elongation techniques to balance out the width of thicker layers and voluminous styles.” Achieving that balance is essential.
Holmes undoubtedly embodies this principle.
