Summer 2024 will forever be ingrained in my brain as the white midi skirt era. I certainly wore one (and still do), but the style I wear even more is black midi skirts, which aren't quite as "trendy" as white ones. In fact, I wear them year-round, and often with flat shoes—just as Katie Holmes just did in NYC. Recently, Holmes was photographed wearing her black midi skirt with an oversize striped button-down shirt, a red bag, and flat Mary Janes.
Certain flats (such as pointed-toe ballet flats) are classy on their own, but others need a little help, and I kid you not—every single pair of flats I wear with my black midi skirt looks instantly classier. Even sneakers. And you know who else, besides Holmes, is in the know about this? Yep, French women. I repeatedly spot them wearing full midi skirts with flat shoes, and they always look elegant and chic. If you want further proof, keep scrolling to see Holmes's black-midi-skirt-and-flats outfit, along with a couple of very stylish French women. And of course, shop my favorite black midi skirts on the internet. Trust me—you'll wear this piece a lot.
On Katie Holmes
On Katie Holmes: Selvi Esme Skirt ($179); Métier Private Eye Bag in Buttery Nappa Pomodoro ($4550)
On Chic French Women
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Sorry, White Skirts—Zoë Kravitz Just Wore the 2025 Alt That's About to Be All Over NYC This FallThe perfect choice if ballet flats will be your go-to shoes for the season.
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Hold the Brown and Black Jackets—Experienced Shoppers Are Swapping Them for Ones in This Fancy ColorElsa Hosk wouldn't lead us astray.
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Not Classic Ballet Flats, Not Loafers—Everyone With Cool Style Will Be Wearing These Shoes With Black Trousers in Fall 2025As seen on Katie Holmes.
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Scandi Girls in Copenhagen Wore This Controversial Layering Trend With Jeans During Fashion WeekPeekaboo lace and crochet dresses are on the menu.
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Fashion People Are Elevating Boring White Tanks by Wearing Them With This Elegant Skirt Trend Instead of JeansAs seen on Zoë Kravitz in Paris.
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We're Calling It: These 5 Skirt Styles Are About to Be Cool-Girl Staples for Fall 2025We're standing on business here.
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Found: The $60 Designer-Coded Zara Skirt Chic People in Milan Will LoveIt's runway-worthy.
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Give Your White Skirts a Break and Try the Rich Color Londoners Are Loving InsteadUndeniably chic.
