Katie Holmes Just Leveraged the Style Hack Jennifer Lopez Uses — It Makes Basic Outfits Look More Put Together

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Sometimes I wonder: How do celebrities do it? And by “it” I mean looking so good on off-duty days. But there are days when celebrities like Katie Holmes make the answer obvious.

Over the weekend in New York, the actress dressed up – or so I thought – to walk the streets. At first I only saw her long raincoat and its beautiful rustic color that somehow seamlessly matched the background of all the autumnal tones around her.

When I looked again, I saw that underneath this jewel of a coat were a few basics: a pair of black tights and what looked like a white t-shirt. She also added a great big bag (a re-style of her bag) and some boots, both in seasonal colors. In other words, the coat was the standout piece that made the whole look what it is.

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Katie Holmes outfit draft

• Coats: Chartou double-breasted plaid coat, HRK 66; amazon.com
• Max Studio double-breasted coat, HRK 70 (orig. HRK 248); nordstromrack.com
• Cider coat with double-breasted tweed, HRK 68; shopcider.com
• Pants: Tnnzeet Leggings 3-Pack, $18-$22 with coupon (orig. $35); amazon.com
• Spanx seamless tights, HRK 68; spanx.com
• Shoes: Dream Pairs Low Heel Chelsea Ankle Boots, $34 from Prime (orig. $43); amazon.com
• Naturalizer Raffee Bootie, HRK 140 (orig. HRK 170); nordstrom.com
• J.Crew Factory Chelsea boots, HRK 75 (orig. HRK 188); factory.jcrew.com
• Bags: Kkxiu Tote Bag, HRK 31; amazon.com
• Longchamp large Le Pliage bag, HRK 155; nordstrom.com

Eva Longoria’s take on the espresso trend that Martha Stewart wears all the time is my new fall uniform

Cider double breasted tweed and gingham coat

Cider

$68 at Shopcider.com

My wardrobe is probably 80 percent basics and 20 percent dressy pieces; and a bunch of them are long, dramatic t-shirts. What’s cool about coats like this is that it doesn’t matter what I’m wearing underneath. In fact, for this reason, they are best for days when I can’t put together an outfit.

For example, this Cider coat can easily elevate an otherwise casual look. I also think it’s important to choose one that is full length for fall or winter. Jennifer Lopez has already worn practically the same style equation.

Spanx Seamless Leggings

Spanx

$68 in Spanx

While I’m more of a fan of baggy pants, I recognize that even in my closet there is a time and a place for leggings. However, they have to be flawless or I look sporty and like I’m going to an exercise class.

I haven’t tried Spanx tights yet, but I know that Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Garner have worn pairs (albeit different ones) from this brand. I have tried several other pieces of this brand, and the quality is undeniable.

Dream Chelsea low heel ankle boots

Amazon

$43 $34 on Amazon

High boots are skyrocketing in popularity, but when I have to go somewhere quickly, I don’t want to sit down to adjust them. That’s why shorter boots are more practical — the only thing better might be a slip-on shoe like this pair that comes in sizes 5 to 11. These would be good for a daytime crowd, while something with a small heel would be edgier for nighttime.

Kkxiu big bag

Amazon

$31 on Amazon

I’m having a hard time deciding between this faux leather bag that’s “very soft and supple,” according to one customer, and this Longchamp Le Pliage bag — Holmes is more like the former, and it’s only $31. By the way, I already own two Longchamp bags, so I can personally speak to their durability and practicality, both of which are 10 out of 10.

Keep scrolling to shop more Katie Holmes-inspired long coats, leggings, ankle boots and big bags now.

Chartou check coat with double-breasted button

Amazon

$66 on Amazon

Max Studio double-breasted coat

Nordstrom rack

$248 $70 at Nordstromrack.com

Tnnzeet leggings 3 pcs

Amazon

$35 $18 on Amazon

Chelsea boots factory J.Crew

J.Crew factory

$188 $75 at J. Crew

Naturalizer Raffee boots

Nordstrom

$170 $140 at Nordstrom

Longchamp large bag Le Pliage

Nordstrom

$155 at Nordstrom

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