When it comes to effortless New York City street style, no celebrity does it better than Katie Holmes. Whether she's popping into Blick for art supplies in SoHo or going to a runway show in the Meatpacking District, she always just looks like she threw something fantastic together without a second thought and headed for the door. Never does Holmes appear overly stylized. Rather, her outfits always exude an air of elegance and effortlessness that comes from knowing your personal style so well that it doesn't take a second thought. The ensemble she was just spotted wearing is hardly what I'd call an exception.
Earlier this week, the Dawson's Creek alum was seen walking through the city in a vintage baseball cap, a simple black tee, and stone-colored trousers with a burgundy tote bag tossed over her right shoulder. Those four pieces alone are enough to send me searching through my closet for similar items to re-create the look, but her shoe choice is really what caught my eye. Comfortable and classic yet on-trend, she wore a pair of almond-toe black flats—aka every in-the-know fashion person's favorite 2024 alt for standard ballet slippers and heels.
If you're ready to put away the Band-Aids and opt for practical shoes that are just as elegant as any pair of slingbacks or pumps, scroll down.
WHO: Katie Holmes
Shop almond-toe flats:
These won't still be in stock on August 1—count on it.
If you want the original almond-toe flats that every fashion person has their eye on, get these.
I'm going to Paris today and will be hitting up Massimo Dutti immediately upon my arrival to pick up a pair of these.
Screaming.
If you like the Loro Piana Rebecca flats but can't afford them right now (I relate), this Marc Fisher alt is perfect for you. Plus, the burgundy leather is beyond chic.
Mansur's flats are so comfy.
The black version is probably also going to come home to NYC with me.
I've loved these for so long. The gold version is fun too.
These are selling out so fast, and for good reason. The toe shape is classic and elegant, and the leopard-print exterior adds a touch of extravagance.
Just easy.
Whoa, the Rebecca slingbacks are disgustingly cool.
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