Buckle up for her daring look.
Katie Holmes knows how to take the simplest of outfits and make them look impossibly chic.
On August 21st, Holmes was spotted on the streets of New York City, catching a screening of Zoe Kravitz's directorial debut, "Blink Twice." For her movie night, she looked easy and breezy in a loose-fitting, raspberry-hued jumpsuit accessorized with a dainty pearl necklace, Jackie O.-worthy sunglasses, a supple leather carry-all bag, and, of course, ballet flats.
Instead of going with a classic iteration, however, Holmes chose to strap herself into a pair of patent leather ballet flats from Miu Miu. The covetable black style features two straps across the foot embellished with silvery grommeted hardware, giving her favorite shoe trend an edgy, unexpected twist.
The actress, who’s the unofficial queen of regular schmegular dressing, has a beloved signature style that goes for effortless rather than trendy. Think cargo jeans worn with fitted cardigans, neutral outerwear with bright pops of color, or tailored monochromatic moments. And while her clothes are often tame, her shoe choices are always unexpected.
Miu Miu Buckled Ankle Tie Ballet Flats
$1,170 at Bloomingdales
Steve Madden Graya Slingback Pointy Toe Flat
Orig. $119 $99 at Nordstrom
I'm a firm believer that shoes are the easiest way to add a bit of flair and excitement to any outfit, especially when they're cheeky takes on tried-and-true classics. Designers have also seemed to catch onto this truth. In addition to Miu Miu, the runway collections of Alaia, Chanel, and Simone Rocha saw a parade of subversive takes on ballet flats in recent seasons.
For everyday wear, try a pair of punkish ballet flats with slouchy boyfriend jeans and a white T-shirt and blazer combo for a relaxed off-duty look, or try on a bubble skirt and crop top that will give the flats a flirty appeal.
Ahead, we list editor-approved ballet flats that will easily take you from classic to cool.
Get the Look:
Schutz Calita Flat
Shop now: $82; nordstrom.com
Free People Gemini Ballet Flat
Shop now: $98; nordstrom.com
Ganni Chunky Buckle Slingback Ballerina Flat
Shop now: $395; nordstrom.com
Steve Madden Baylen Black Ballet Flat
Shop now: $59; stevemadden.com
Kaitlyn Phan Rina Buckled Lace-up Ballet Flats
Shop now: $99; kaitlynphanshoes.com
Schutz Raika Black Ballet Flat
Shop now: $99; zappos.com