Katie Holmes Cracked the Code on the Perfect Minimal Fall Manicure

Doing some trend spotting? Look no further than street style queen Katie Holmes. While on a fall stroll the actor donned one of fall’s most timeless manicure trends paired with a quintessential casual Holmes outfit. Lucky for us, both are so easy to recreate.

Less is more this season, and the proof is in the manicures. Pared-back shades that can fly under the radar are having a moment, and Holmes’s nails are just further proof that brown polish is the new black: Her soft beige hue felt equal parts polished and relaxed—the ideal manicure combo.

Holmes’ manicures tend to follow her relaxed approach to style, and her latest is no different. On her natural nails, the Dawsons Creek alumna opted for the perfect creamy shade of brown—the color was so similar to that of an ice coffee with a generous amount of creamer. The nude shade looked so natural, you could barely tell she was wearing polish at all.

If you missed it, brown shades are taking over this fall with everyone and their mother trying on different tones of caramels, chocolates, and beiges. It’s a Hailey Bieber fall staple, it’s been approved by quiet luxury queen Sofia Richie, and Selena Gomez has tried nearly every shade of brown from toffee to cinnamon spice.

We’d recommend Essie’s Never Skip a Beat if you’re looking to replicate Holmes’ mani, however, Olive & June’s CN is a stunning dark chocolate shade and OPI’s Espresso Your Inner Self is a neutral coffee color. Along with your brown manicure, take inspiration from Holmes and throw on your favorite button-down over an easy white t-shirt (Leset’s Pointelle Tee is her exact style) and a pair of true-blue jeans.

A simple manicure? Check. An easy fall outfit? Double check. A coffee in hand? Triple check. Holmes’ isn’t just a manicure muse, she’s a walking fall mood board.