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 yesterday, 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 her pair of brown fisherman sandals and black Tribeca Film Festival baseball cap accessorizing her look, Holmes’s outfit could just as well have belonged to her 18-year-old daughter, Suri. (The ultimate accessory, however? Her Whole Foods bag.)
In this 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.
As the summer rages on and the heat shows no sign of letting up, allow Katie Holmes and her laidback look to offer some guidance on staying cool—in every sense of the word.
