How she does it: Holmes has had a fashion renaissance in recent years. Rather than a glam-over, the actress’s personal style now leans to the casual end of the scale.
Appearing too polished is the quickest way to date a look, so by offsetting her outfits with a casual element or two she adds a modern touch that makes her style seem as classic as it does on-trend.Her signature trick?
Balancing the masculine with the feminine, which always looks fresh and comfortable. Think a mannish coat over a metallic satin gown for evening, where an equally dressy jacket might look fussy, or a messy updo, white trainers and a suede bag – rather than wedges and a perfect ponytail – with a floaty summer dress.Cadie suit jacket, £179, trousers, £120, both.
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