Katie Holmes dons black floor-length dress at Gala in New York

Katie Holmes proves that a little black dress never goes out of style.

The 45-year-old actress attended the Roundabout Theater Company’s 2024 gala on Monday, March 4, wearing a black sleeveless dress with a high turtleneck and side pockets. She paired the elegant dress with a pair of black peep-toe heels with white roses on them.

For jewelry the Dawson’s Creek alum opted for silver dangling earrings, a silver nose ring and a simple thin bracelet on her right wrist.

Holmes wore her hair loose and parted in the middle. She tied the whole look together with sporting black eyeliner, dark pink lipstick and bronzed cheeks.

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In recent weeks, Holmes has kept it simple, mainly opting for all-black outfits for events.

On February 13, Holmes attended the Michael Kors Fall/Winter 2024 fashion show in New York City wearing a black sheer lace dress over a black lace bra.

She completed the monochromatic look with a black blazer, a pair of white strappy heels and a white clutch. She wore her hair in loose waves and applied a touch of bright red lipstick to complete the look.

On February 7, Holmes opted for black again as she attended a Chanel event during New York Fashion Week. She donned a black two-piece set, consisting of a cropped cardigan and matching black trousers with side slits.

She paired the outfit with white and black pumps and a black quilted Chanel bag. She wore her hair in a side braid and made her features stand out with dark red lipstick and smokey eyeshadow.

In an interview with Glamour published on April 12, 2023, Holmes opened about her relationship with fashion. “I enjoy the craftsmanship,” she says. “I like putting things together. And I cooperate [stylist] Brie Welch, and she’s very detailed, and that inspires me. I think it’s very creative. I love vintage shopping. I love the art of design.”