I'm a Style Expert—7 Katie Holmes Looks I Can't Wait to Re-Create This Autumn

Katie Holmes is known for many things: Dawson’s Creek, her marriage to Tom Cruise and her viral knitted bra-digan. She’s also known, especially in the Who What Wear office, for her understated, effortlessly cool style, which provides us with endless inspiration on how to tap into trends without losing sight of your signature look.

After sifting through a countless amount of her enviable outfits, it’s clear that Holmes' simple-yet-chic wardrobe relies on a collection of failsafe combos and staple items which, luckily for us, can easily be replicated. While many of her chosen pieces are designer, the simplicity of her style means that these items can often be substituted for more affordable pieces or even items that are already hanging in our wardrobes. 

And she has continued to prove this for us with her recent parade of low-key yet polished looks. In the last week alone she’s been spotted in a sensational skirt and boot combo at Ulla Johnson’s SS23 show in New York, as well as the ultimate errand-running look consisting of relaxed wide-leg jeans and a chunky knit. Are these outfits ground-breaking? No. Stylish? Absolutely. 

Keep scrolling to discover my favourite Katie Holmes autumn looks, as well as the pieces you might need to help re-create them at home.

1. AN AUTUMNAL CO-ORD + KNEE-HIGH BOOTS

Style Notes: When Holmes appeared in this ensemble earlier this week, it got the whole Who What Wear team talking. She's wearing Ulla Johnson here—while attending the designer's S/S 23 show—but there are key tips we can take away from her ensemble. Note the asymmetric hem of the skirt, as well as the rich orange-brown-burgundy colouring and random pattering, which are two core details of the Bohemian trend we're seeing pop up this season (Chloé and Altuzarra both did this particularly well in their F/W 22 collections). For accessories, it seems no one can resist the allure of a great knee-high boot, as well as a simple black shoulder bag. I can't wait to re-create this look with similar pieces in my wardrobe.

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2. RELXAED DENIM + A BLAZER

Style Notes: Here Holmes proves that autumn dressing can be understated and yet still so chic. She definitely knows the power of great denim, and this jeans and blazer look is the epitome of her low-key style. With the fall of skinny jeans, wide-legs are having a moment, having been spotted earlier this year on the Valentino SS22 runway as well as on myriad of influencers. Holmes is also a fan of the tailoring trend, styling her plain white tee under a classic black blazer. To offset the simplicity of her look she's gone bold on the earrings, which nod to the orange stitching in her trainers. The perfect balance between smart and casual, I'll be reaching for this look throughout autumn when I need an easy, comfortable outfit. 

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3. PATCH-POCKET JEANS AND A WHITE SHIRT

Style Notes: Another winning denim look! This is a great transitional outfit for the strange, in-between weather we experience between seasons. Here Holmes has opted for a slightly cropped jean with a patch pocket detail. Designers and high-street brands alike have hopped on this denim trend, with plenty of iterations available out there. Up top she's chosen one of the most versatile items in anyone's wardrobe: the crisp poplin shirt. It's tucked in but is still loose, giving the whole outfit a chic, French-girl vibe. Note how she's got the same trainers on as above, proving she really does invest in staple items and rewear them.

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4. A KNITTED CO-ORD

Style Notes: Knitted dresses reign supreme come autumn and Holmes is definitely not one to avoid a bold knitwear look (remember that Khaite knitted bra and cardi combo?). Here she's been snapped nailing the coordinated, oversized knitwear trend before it appeared on F/W 22 runway. Swathing herself in striped knitwear courtesy of Chloé, she's layered a sleeveless midi dress under a matching cape/shawl, before adding trainers to bring a largely maximalist look back down to earth. When it comes to re-creating this, there are plenty of knitted duos to choose from, whether that's a dress and cape like Holmes or a more relaxed trouser and sweater combo. 

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5. TAILORING

Style Notes: In some form or another, tailoring has been spotted all over the F/W 22 runway, whether that's velvet suiting at Tom Ford or smart pops of colour at Michael Kors. Here, Holmes works the trend by opting for a sleek all-white ensemble. The blazer is double-breasted and has a strong shoulder, which is another signature detail of the season. For me, the best part about this look is her sensational, Barbiecore-esque stilettos, which add a fun touch. This season, I'll either be choosing polished white separates like Holmes or will turn the look around and go bold with the suiting and neutral with the accessories. 

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6. A SLIP DRESS + ZEBRA BOOTS + WOOL COAT

Style Notes: What. A. Look. This is actually a snap from 2019 but Holmes is hitting some massive F/W 22 trends with this outfit. The metallic slip dress (hello, '90s) with the maxi hem and the zebra print knee-high boots are just amazing, and she's topped it off with a smart navy wool coat which keeps the look feeling weather-appropriate and elegant. Add a smokey eye and you're set.

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7. WIDE LEG JEANS + COLLARED KNIT + LOAFERS

Style Notes: This recent snap of Holmes proves once again how easy her looks are to re-create. As before, she's opted for a wide-leg jean in a mid-wash; she knows what suits her and she's rolling with it. She's then added an on-trend loafer but has gone for a pale pink shade, which works nicely with the grey knitwear. Collared knits are also big this year, and I like how she's leaning into autumn with a lighter shade as opposed to black. This outfit is casual, cool and utterly wearable. It's rare celebs hit this trifecta but thankfully Holmes is here to plug that gap. 

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