Katie Holmes Wore the Elegant Flats We’re Trading In Heels For

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 Meatpacking, 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. And 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, 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 recreate the look, but her shoe choice is really what caught my eye about her outfit. Comfortable and classic, yet on-trend, she wore a pair of almond-toe black flats, a.k.a. every in-the-know fashion person’s favorite 2024 alt for standard ballet slippers, not to mention heels.

If you’re ready to put away the bandaids and opt for a more practical shoe that’s just as elegant as any pair of slingbacks or pumps, scroll down.

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