Another day, another trendy basic to copy from the quintessential NYC girl, Katie Holmes. As we begin to make the transition from summer to fall and also scratch our heads about what we're going to wear for the confusing weather to come, we can always look to Holmes to help us figure it out. And one trendy basic she just chose for a recent walk around NYC is the perfect thing.
We all own white button-downs and will never stop wearing them, but if you're looking for a more forward alt this fall, it's a denim button-down shirt. Holmes found the ideal outfit to wear with her denim shirt: a full midi skirt and ballet flats. I honestly couldn't think of a better summer-to-fall outfit if I tried. But before we can all copy it, we need to get ourselves a denim button-down, and there are lots to choose from. Keep scrolling to shop some of the best ones on the internet.
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Shop Denim Button-Down Shirts
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Hold the Baggy and Barrel-Leg Jeans: This Is the It Girl-Approved "Dated" Denim Trend to Wear This FallMargot Robbie just wordlessly confirmed it.
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Ignore the Haters—I Still Love These Versatile and Comfy Pants and Bet You Do TooSee how fashion people from NYC to Paris to London wear them for fall.
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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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The Easy-Yet-Elevated Outfit Formula Fashion People Will Be Wearing Straight Into FallHere are seven takes on the chic look.
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Looking Chic at the Airport in 2025 Means Wearing This Shirt Trend and Shoe Trend With JeansIt's just too easy.
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I'm So Not Ready for Fall—16 Pretty Tops From Zara and H&M I'm Shopping to Keep the Summer Vibes GoingPolka dots and halters ahead.
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Cooler Than a White Button-Down: This Specific Shirt Color Is the Key to Looking Chic This FallIt's all over the streets and the spring/summer 2026 runways.
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Cue the Makeover Montage: My Bestie Wants a Closet Refresh, so I Sent This List of 11 Must-Have BasicsLace-trimmed skirts and mesh ballet flats ahead.
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5 Shirt Trends Everyone in NYC Is Wearing With Trousers and JeansMake your next outfit more interesting.
