Every time Katie Holmes steps out of her apartment, the possibility of making headlines awaits her. Not for anything she says or does, but what she wears. It’s not like she has a Julia Fox-level controversial wardrobe—she’s actually a fairly causal dresser, often opting for sweaters and jeans, but it’s those sweaters and jeans that get people talking. On Wednesday, the actress-turned-director stepped out in NYC to promote her latest project in a look that clashed glamour with comfort. Will this ensemble invoke a Twitter storm of praise or vitriol? Likely not, but at this point, you never really know.
Holmes has been busy rolling out her third project as a director, Rare Objects, an indie film based on the 2016 novel by Kathleen Tessaro of the same name. Holmes co-wrote the film and also stars in it, alongside Alan Cumming and newcomer Julia Mayorga. In order to promote the movie, Holmes has hit the NYC press circuit, which on Wednesday included a stop at The Today Show. For the appearance, the actress embraced the continually popular big pants trend, though she added her own twist to it. Holmes stepped out in wide-leg pants covered in gold sequin and yellow splatters of paint. In order to make them more daytime-appropriate, she paired the pants with a gray ribbed sweater. A gold belt, yellow peep-toe heels, and a black, studded Isabel Marant bag completed the ensemble.
It’s a unique look, but not one likely to cause controversy. Her ensemble for her appearance on Tuesday night at the 92 St Y, however may stir up opinions. For that talk, Holmes wore a white St. John pre-fall 2023 button-down top with a unique skirt which featured a layer of a white pleated mini, covered up by an asymmetric gray damask-patterned swath of fabric on top, held up by a silver pin. A cutout in the top layer allowed for the underskirt, as well as some skin, to peek through. Holmes then accessorized this look with white, square-toed heels and a…
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