Katie Holmes Infuses Parisian Cool Into Her New York City Uniform With a Pop of Color

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Never doubt that Katie Holmes knows how to throw together the ideal minimalist outfit. In particular, the Dawson’s Creek alum has nailed her winter uniform this season, often displaying a slew of simple and perfectly tailored ensembles, with neutral tones and understated palettes always reigning supreme. Her latest look follows that formula almost to a tee—save for the bright red bag she used to make a festive fashion statement.

Earlier this week, the actor headed out wearing a combination of effortlessly chic basics that would be as adored in Paris as it is by New York City street-style watchers.

This consisted of a tight black turtleneck top tucked into a pair of pleated high-rise and wide-leg jeans in a dark blue wash, as well as glossy black leather pointed-toe boots. To keep warm, she layered with a long speckled gray coat from French fashion house Patou, which featured a sleek fitted silhouette and three large gold-tone buttons down the center.

As for her purse du jour, Katie again relied on the French label to pack a colorful punch. Rather than wear a Parisian’s signature red lipstick, she carried a vibrant coral red iteration of the Le Petit Patou shoulder bag—a half-moon-shaped purse with a geometric outline on one flap and gold hardware flanking each end—which she wore as a crossbody bag. Finally, Katie fittingly cemented her look’s Parisian influence by styling her long, windswept bangs to one side.

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