Katie Holmes Reminds Us That Blazers Can Also Be Sexy

Katie Holmes Reminds Us That Blazers Can Also Be Sexy

Katie Holmes suited up for her latest red-carpet appearance.

While amongst the other A-list attendees at last night's Red Sea International Film Festival's Women's Stories Gala, the actor put her sophisticated and sleek style on display via an all-black outfit. The look consisted of a a structured hourglass double-breasted blazer with a glossy satin lapel. She paired the statement outerwear with a body-hugging skirt with a silver zipper down the center, which she wore half unzipped.

Her bright red lipstick and bejeweled hot-pink slingback pumps from Manolo Blahnik added a pop of color to the otherwise monochromatic ensemble. Meanwhile, to accessorize, Holmes relied on dazzling long stick earrings and a gold garnet ring from Arielle Ratner, as well as a glittering rectangular black clutch.

cap d'antibes, france may 18 katie holmes attends the red sea international film festival's 'women's stories gala' in partnership with vanity fair europe at the hotel du cap eden roc on may 18, 2023 in cap d'antibes, france photo by dave benettgetty images for red sea iff
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cap dantibes, france may 18 katie holmes attends the red sea international film festivals womens stories gala in partnership with vanity fair europe on may 18, 2023 in cap dantibes, france photo by daniele venturelligetty images for red sea iff
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cap dantibes, france may 18 katie holmes attends the red sea international film festivals womens stories gala in partnership with vanity fair europe on may 18, 2023 in cap dantibes, france photo by daniele venturelligetty images for red sea iff
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Fans may recognize the Dawson Creek alum's penchant for understated elegance when it comes to her red-carpet appearances.

For example, while attending a charity event for Family Equality in New York City earlier this week, Holmes wore a subversive take on the classic black slipdress by stepping out in a leather Chloé dress, which featured lacelike embroidery and delicate cutouts. She paired the slip with a black double-breasted blazer, black leather mules from Acne Studios, and a black leather shoulder bag.

Last year, the actor talked to Bazaar.com about her mindset when it comes to dressing up for high-profile events.

“We live in a world where we have a premiere and you want to look nice, and it turns into being a fashion person, and I’m like, ‘Well, I just like to look nice, I’m not really a fashion person.’ We all just want to look good,” she said.

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