Katie Holmes Just Crushed the Canadian Tuxedo Trend Everyone in Hollywood Is Wearing — Copy Her Look from $16

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I haven’t been this invested in a Canadian tuxedo since, well, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake twinned in them on the red carpet. But in 2024? It’s Katie Holmes’ that’s the blueprint. 

The Dawson’s Creek star is constantly surprising me with her (as one of my colleagues once called it) “wonderfully weird” street style. And this week, she pulled out a polarizing denim-on-denim look from Banana Republic consisting of a sleeveless vest — Heidi Klum just wore a similar one, too — and matching wide-leg denim trousers. And for a modern stamp, she topped it off with some square-toe loafers and a chunky belt. 

While the trend might seem like a fashion faux pas, it’s actually trending majorly among the stylish set: Julianne Moore nailed the trend when she stepped out in an all-denim look in March, while we’ve seen Sydney Sweeney and Kendall Jenner pair denim jackets with matching jeans recently (the former, more than once). 

Styles Inspired by Katie Holmes

• The Drop Pilar Long Denim Shirt Jacket in Dark Indigo, $69.90  
• The Drop Luca High-Rise Distressed Loose Straight Fit Jeans in Dark Indigo, $15.90– $55.86
• Lee Legendary Short-Sleeve Crop Chore Shirt in Medium Blue, $34.90
• Lee Legendary Cut-Off Denim Short in Indigo Luster, $34.90 
• Luvamia Ripped High-Waisted Denim Shorts in Darkness Blue, $25.49–$26.99 (orig. $29.99)
• Luvamia Oversized Button-Down Sleeveless Jean Jacket with Pockets in Darkness Blue, $33.99
• Shoes: Zqkseohs Square-Toe Loafers in Brown, $32.99
• LifeStride Margot Loafer in Brown, $41.99–$48.99 (orig. $70)
• Vivaia Jackie Square-Toe Loafer Shoes in Black, $119

The Drop Pilar Long Denim Shirt Jacket 

Canadian tuxedos can be done in a bunch of different ways: If we’re taking it literally, I might actually opt for a matching set. They’re really ranking right now among A-Listers, like Jennifer Lopez and Gwyneth Paltrow, and they’re so easy to wear. They’re also imperfectly perfect for both casual and formal spring events like dinner dates, outdoor picnics, and more. 

I absolutely love this denim shirt jacket from The Drop because it looks on-point for the chillier days of spring, and it comes in the same wash as these straight-leg jeans, a celeb-approved silhouette, for an easy pairing. 

Lee Legendary Short-Sleeve Crop Chore Shirt 

But conversely, I’m not opposed to mixing and matching different washes since denim is like a neutral in that way. Also, Holmes did it, so why can’t I? I think this cropped shirt, which comes in sizes S to XL, could mesh well with a darker wash, like the one on these cut-off shorts, or even something a bit deeper à la Luvamia’s high-waisted pair — either of which you’ll want in the dog days of summer.

Zqkseohs Square-Toe Loafers

Don’t forget to nab some loafers to complete the look. I already wear my round-toe pair to death, but the square shape on Holmes’ is somehow both modern and retro at the same time. This $33 pair is similar, and I think the burgundy-brown color looks really luxe. 

If Holmes’ outfit is your new blueprint, too, keep scrolling to shop more denim and loafers from $16 to recreate her look. 

The Drop Luca High-Rise Distressed Loose Straight Fit Jeans, starting at $16

Lee Legendary Cut-Off Denim Short

Luvamia Ripped High-Waisted Denim Shorts, $27 (Save 10%)

Luvamia Oversized Button-Down Sleeveless Jean Jacket with Pockets

LifeStride Margot Loafer, $42 (Save 40%)

Vivaia Jackie Square-Toe Loafer Shoes