Katie Holmes Wore the Cozy Winter Staple That's Never Going Out of Style

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The East Coast has officially hit peak winter energy. It's that time of the year when the freezing cold and gusty winds take the worst out of our wardrobes, especially the drab but ever-warm puffer coats. No offense to puffer coats, but when functionality takes precedence over style, it's okay to feel like our outfits are losing their luster.

However, Katie Holmes' latest outfit proposes a different, more fashion-forward go-to staple: the shearling coat.

Over the weekend, the actress and street-style darling was spotted in New York City wearing one of her signature relatable and easy-to-replicate outfit formulas. This time, she wore a black maxi coat with cream shearling lining and neck details. Holmes styled it with a gray sweatshirt, blue jeans, and white sneakers. To top off the outfit, Holmes sported a dark gray beanie, a black oversized tote bag, and a pair of Wayfarer-style sunglasses.

While it's natural to gravitate to the practicality of a puffer coat, Holmes' look exhibits just how much of a difference it makes to go for a less-expected coat. The outfit is still styled with some of the usual casual look suspects—a sweatshirt, blue jeans, and white jeans can be worn year-round!—but it gets a fashion-forward push when worn with a shearling-lined coat.

A.L.C Aubrey Coat

$595 at shopbop.com

Mercer Collective

$270 at Saks Fifth Avenue

What's more, is that this cozy staple is an everlasting classic. No matter its wow factor, it's an outerwear style that never truly goes out of fashion, especially considering the wide range of shearling coats available in the market. Whether it's an aviator-style bomber, a distressed denim number, or even a cropped trench, there's a style to fit your personality.

Ahead, are some options to channel Holmes' look this winter.

Get the Look:

COS Oversized Shearling Aviator Jacket
Shop now: $950; cos.com

Lovers and Friends Wayne Faux Shearling Coat
Shop now: $398; revolve.com

Mango Shearling Lined Coat
Shop now: $149.99 (was $229.99); mango.com

Rag & Bone Jackson Shearling Jacket
Shop now: $1,225.00 (was $2,498); rag-bone.com

Zara Double-Faced Jacket
Shop now: $139; zara.com

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