Katie Holmes Ditched Trainers For a Stylish Pair of Velvet Mary Janes

This week, I’ve been basking in that new-purchase glow after including an elegant pair of sneakers to my assortment—good for the ultimate days of summer time and simply as suited to the cooler weeks forward. With sandals packed away (and trainers firmly sidelined), velvet Mary Janes have revolutionised my transitional wardrobe.

I’m clearly not alone. In New York this week, Katie Holmes stepped out in the identical shoe pattern, giving her summery outfit a new-season edge. She selected a wealthy ruby pair in delicate velvet—a supple and opulent texture that nods to autumn‘s wealthy temper, with out feeling too heavy for now.

Worn with a swishy midi skirt, her flats grounded the look with an magnificence that stored the floral gown from feeling overly candy. The deep color palette and traditional form felt cohesive and fairly, but additionally grown-up.