Katie Holmes’s Style Inspiration

On March 4, the perennial New York City fashion It girlie stepped out in a draped black column dress (with pockets!), but the real star of the show was the flowery Barbie shoes.

Holmes paired her LBD with black peep-toe pumps that were adorned with a white camellia on the toe, adding just a touch of color contrast to her otherwise all-black look. Her dress was sleeveless, with a subtle draped detail near the bodice and a high neckline. The actor kept her brown hair sleek and long over her shoulders, and her only jewelry was a pair of dangly earrings and her hoop nose ring.

Katie’s Monochrome Magic

It’s not Katie Holmes’s first black-and-white moment recently. She used a similar styling trick in February, when she paired her lacy black gown with white strappy sandals and a white clutch. Adding a white shoe to a black outfit is the perfect way to get the effect of a pop of color, without sacrificing the look’s sleek monochrome. And it is a trick I will be copying immediately.