Katie Holmes is shaking things up in the pants department. The actor has always been adventurous, especially when it comes to new shapes and trends. But cargo pants for evening? Leave it to Holmes to pull it off with ease.
Over the weekend, Holmes stepped out in New York wearing black pants with a utilitarian edge, which she styled with a flowy blouse and pointed-toed shoes. She kept her accessories minimal, and pulled her hair into a sleek ponytail to keep the focus on the ‘fit.
Cargo pants aren’t exactly a new trend—how can they be “back” if they were never out of style?—but we tend to think of them in a more casual setting, styled with sneakers and T-shirts.
How do you make a garment with such a practical soul festive? The color and material are a good place to start. Katie Holmes’s pants are definitely a modern take on the cargo blueprint, with pockets attached to her belt rather than bulky mid-thigh pockets. Hanging over the hips, they almost create the illusion of a skirt.
Additionally, the exaggerated length of Holmes’s pants—her hem drags on the ground—complete the complicated, but effective, look. Her feather print top, by Brandon Maxwell, adds an ethereal finish.
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