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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Meguire Hennes

How Katie Holmes Gives the Dress-Over-Pants Trend an American Ballet Theater Makeover

Katie Holmes attended the American Ballet Theatre Gala in a white mini dress stacked over a matching maxi skirt from Ashlyn.

Elegant layering comes naturally to VIP New Yorkers. See Katie Holmes, for instance. The street style star has always been able to layer up without looking bulky, a skill she brought with her to the American Ballet Theatre's 2026 Spring Gala on May 20. She gave the dress-over-pants trend a prima ballerina makeover by stacking a mini dress on top of a matching skirt.

Being one of ballet's biggest supporters, it's no surprise Holmes has rarely missed an American Ballet Theatre gala since 2017. She joined celebrities, sponsors, and ballerinas alike at Midtown Manhattan's Cipriani 42nd Street, though she looked ready for an evening at Lincoln Center. Stylist Brie Welch got her hands on Look 33 from the Ashlyn Spring 2026 show for her star client.

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