I would never have dreamed of wearing double denim, until I saw Katie Holmes in this chic high-street set

The actress stepped out in New York in a stunning denim waistcoat and wide-leg jeans from Banana Republic

Katie Holmes in double denim
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Double denim is a bold fashion statement, and while it might seem simple, it can easily go wrong. Up to this point I have never considered it as an outfit, mainly because I wouldn't know (or feel confident in) which items to pair successfully. But when Katie Holmes was pictured in New York, the outfit she was wearing was enough to make me reconsider.

Known for her love of fashion, the actress took this year's dark wash denim trend to the next level, pairing a beautiful Italian denim waistcoat and wide-leg trouser jeans set from Banana Republic. She finished off the look with a stack of gold necklaces, skinny gold belt cinching the waist, and square-toed black loafers to create a chic denim spring ensemble. 

While the weather is showing signs of warming up, it's still often a little chilly, so this look is perfect for the season. And while I would never have been confident to even consider denim-on-denim before, this look is one I would happily recreate. 

Shop Katie's double denim look

Any of the above items would be brilliant additions to a spring capsule wardrobe, and the wide-leg jeans would look particularly great with some of the best white trainers

Kerrie Hughes
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Kerrie is the editor of woman&home (digital). For seven years previously she was editor of Future’s world-leading design title Creative Bloq, and has written for titles including T3, Coach and Fit&Well on a wide range of lifestyle topics.

 

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