Whether she’s wearing a Canadian tuxedo or a slip dress with Mary-Janes, Katie Holmes has a knack for making any outfit look effortless.
On a walk in New York this week, Holmes managed to look breezy even in the sluggish humidity. She wore an oversized button-up with mustard yellow and white stripes, buttoned only at the top. The open shirt revealed a pair of high-waisted blue jean shorts. With a brown pair of this summer’s trending fisherman sandals and a black Tribeca Film Festival baseball cap as accessories, Holmes’s outfit could just as easily have belonged to her 18-year-old daughter, Suri Cruise. (The ultimate accessory, though? Her Whole Foods bag.)
In New York’s sweltering summer, getting dressed to beat the heat is an uphill battle. But the actor’s grocery run look is the sartorial ideal, especially for those not keen on wearing a tank top or dress. Every component of the outfit is functional: the open, outsized shirt lets her catch the breeze without clinging to the skin, while the hat offers practical sun protection.
