Katie Holmes always manages to look effortlessly stylish, whether she’s dressed to the nines or wearing a casual look. Over the weekend in NYC, she was spotted running errands in a simple yet chic outfit that included French women’s favorite piece: a striped button-down shirt. Her oversize brown-and-white top was paired with cropped gray sweatpants, brown fisherman sandals, rectangular sunglasses, and her favorite Khaite Amelia Tote Bag.
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On Katie Holmes: Khaite Amelia Tote Bag ($2400); VADA Cicada Sunglasses ($495)
The appeal of the striped button-down shirt lies in its versatility and timeless style. French women have mastered the art of styling this wardrobe staple, treating it as a neutral piece that can be adapted in various ways, whether knotted, loosely worn, tucked in, or styled with open collars and rolled cuffs. French women always find unique and forward ways to make the striped button-down shirt their own. What’s truly remarkable is that they’ve proven time and again that, whether they opt for a blue-and-white pinstriped button-down or a thick-stripe black-and-white silhouette, each one effortlessly elevates any outfit. Plus, these trendsetting individuals have mastered pairing these shirts with everything from relaxed jeans and elegant sandals to pleated miniskirts and a sleek combination of loafers and socks for a preppy yet playful look.
If you’re feeling inspired by Holmes and want to add a touch of the French-girl aesthetic to your wardrobe with a striped button-down shirt, here are a few options that will give you that effortlessly cool look.
Shop my favorite striped button-down shirts:
H&M’s striped shirts always sell out fast.
Steve Madden
Stripe Button-Up Shirt
I love the subtle black stripes.
Reformation
Andy Oversized Shirt
I want to re-create this look for the upcoming season.
Madewell
Easy Y-Neck Button-Up Shirt
Maeve
The Bennet Buttondown Shirt
DÔEN
Hava Striped Cotton-Voile Shirt
EDIKTED
Oversize Pinstripe Cotton Button-Up Shirt
Style with a white T-shirt, gray jeans, and ballet flats this fall.
Abercrombie & Fitch
Relaxed Poplin Shirt
Pair with white jeans, a beige trench coat, and suede loafers.
FRAME
Striped Cotton Shirt
Banana Republic
The Perfect Shirt
Line & Dot
Mer Button Down Top
The double-cuffed detail makes this top stand out from the rest.
Ralph Lauren
Relaxed Fit Striped Cotton Shirt
If it has Ralph Lauren’s Polo logo on it, I’ll take it.
gap
Organic Cotton Big Shirt
This comes in four other color options.
STAUD
Kelly Striped Cotton-Blend Poplin Shirt
Just add dark-wash blue jeans and a black belt.
