Let the Katie Holmes fashion formula be your ultimate style guide this fall

By Laura Jackson and Marie Courtois

When Katie Holmes steps out on the streets of New York (or anywhere for that matter), like clockwork, fashion folk immediately flock to see—and shop!—her latest looks. The Katie Holmes fashion formula is one where solid wardrobe essentials shine—think go-to pairs of denim, plain but perfect white T-shirts, covetable cardigans, and city-stomping boots. For fall fashion specifically, Holmes defines what it means to be a modern bohemian woman, stepping out in boho-inspired frocks from her favorites, Ulla Johnson, Khaite, and Jonathan Simkhai. At this season’s New York Fashion Week, she continued to cement herself as fall’s ultimate fashion It girl, donning a matching floral set from Ulla Johnson paired with black knee-high boots from Khaite. We’d call this a total sartorial success. The boho style isn’t the only trend she’s mastered, Holmes also knows how to toughen up any look with a platform boot or an edgy black blazer. While she’s often seen sporting several of the season’s hottest new items, her style feels approachable for the everyday woman, which is why we continue to reference—and revere—her polished looks season after season.

The star attended the Chloé show during Paris Fashion Week.

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At her core, Holmes is a denim enthusiast, gravitating toward straight-leg styles from Rag & Bone, Mother, Citizens of Humanity, and Madewell. With a solid wardrobe foundation established, she adorns each outfit with either a statement sweater or a chic leather trench. She accessorizes with equally as chic and classic pieces like a crocodile shoulder bag from A.P.C or menswear-inspired loafers from Vagabond Shoemakers. Each fall, you can expect Holmes to step out in a covetable cardigan or two—who could forget the time she iconically stepped out in Khaite’s Scarlet cardigan and matching Eda bralette? Holmes is not one to shy away from high-street labels, either—she loves Everlane for closet essentials like turtlenecks for layering, and blazers for a business casual look. She, of course, supports her favorite luxury designers too, specifically Chloé and Gabriela Hearst.

This fall, let the Katie Holmes fashion formula be your ultimate style guide. Start strong now and shop her latest and best autumnal looks, below.

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This spring, Katie Holmes surprised us all by leaving behind her signature minimalist jean/top combos in favor of a chick-yellow suit, which she accessorized with a pair of beige pointed-toe pumps and a black leather shoulder bag. A simple yet effective while inspiring outfit that can take you all the way from the office to a wedding ceremony.

One of Katie Holmes' favorite looks is undoubtedly a flatteringly-cut pair of jeans, comfortable boots, a timeless bag that will defy seasonal fashion, and a simple sweater. In other words, the very epitome of the quiet luxury style, which has made a particularly strong comeback since Gwyneth Paltrow's high-profile trial.

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Katie Holmes’s key to sartorial success is often due to her close relationship with designers and brands, who have made bohemian fashion their signature. Just recently, Holmes attended the Ulla Johnson SS23 runway show decked out in a full Ulla ensemble. The matching floral vest, turtleneck, and skirt combination was an instant hit. For footwear, she relied on another close favorite, Khaite’s knee-high black boots.

Holmes’ forever classic style is one that feels polished and refined with an emphasis on timeless tailoring and layering essentials. This combination of a fringed maxi dress paired with a platform derby is styled to perfection all on its own, but adding a strong-shoulder blazer into the mix takes the outfit to a whole new level. Get the look courtesy of Everlane, Remain Birger Christensen, and Dr. Martens. A trendy moon bag never hurts, either.

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Katie Holmes' street style will inspire many, from her cool daytime outfits to her dressy evening gowns. Her look of choice for running a few errands? A grey trucker sweater and baggy jeans, accompanied by a tote bag. Like many New Yorkers, the actress swears by comfortable shoes to get around town.

On chillier fall days, you can almost always expect Holmes in some kind of notable knit. For this occasion, she went with an oversized mohair cardigan like this one from Gucci. Never straying too far from her classic style, she wore it over a ribbed white tank top and a pair of flattering high-waist jeans. Holmes has also taken note of one of the season’s It items: ballet flats. Her patent pair from M.Gemi is sleek and stylish.

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The best black coats for fall are oversized just enough to fit even your chunkiest of knits underneath. Holmes is here to provide you with ample inspiration on how to style this fall staple. Start strong with Mango’s double-breasted wool coat, followed by Everlane’s Pima turtleneck in the color almond, and finish off the outfit with a pair of lived-in denim from Citizens of Humanity. Accessorize with Saint Laurent’s city-stomping lace-up black boots.

The winning formula for a sportswear look according to Katie Holmes? Cycling shorts in a sparkling color, a striped shirt, XXL sunglasses and her trusty Chloé sneakers. A fashion choice also adopted by a number of fashionable girls, including Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber and Eva Longoria.

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When Holmes stepped out in this Khaite Scarlet cardigan and Eda bralette, the fall fashion world was never the same. The sleek, and sexy, combination continues to sell out season after season thanks to Holmes’s influence, so now is the time to get in on the trend while you still can. Style the duo with a pair of straight-leg jeans from Mother and black mules from Porte & Paire.

A knit maxi dress is another fall staple to dress up with a pair of sleek suede boots or to dress down with a stylish sneaker. Holmes’s entire ensemble is courtesy of one of her favorite designers to support, Gabriela Hearst, of Chloé. She paired the full look with a crocodile cross-body bag from A.P.C.

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Trench coats are a timeless tailoring essential in your closet for a reason—they’re the perfect lightweight piece of outerwear to wear in a transitional season like fall. Take Holmes’s advice and pair it with vintage-inspired jeans from Madewell and Vince’s perfect plain white tee. As if this outfit could get any better, finish it off with chunky lug-sole loafers by Vagabond Shoemakers.

Article originally published on Vogue US. Additions by Marie Courtois translated by Jack Pownall.

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