It takes three to make a true moment in the fashion world, and on October 6, Katie Holmes showed off the last example needed to confirm that the celebrity-favorite pleated skirt trend is indeed a trend.

On her way to rehearsals for the Broadway revival of Our Town, Holmes mixed a Miu Miu favorite, a checked pleated skirt, with an all-time classic cashmere sweater from Falconeri. Between the skirt's asymmetrical folds and the simple crew-neck knit, the actress seemed to be at the center of the Ivy League fall fashion mood board.

Holmes' choice of accessories kept the academic skirt from feeling like a uniform. Carrying a white leather bag from Bevza, which co-starred in her casual wardrobe this season, she stepped into the best mary janes from Yuni Buffa, one of her most worn shoe brands. A dainty heart locket, aviator sunglasses, and two steamy Starbucks cups completed her look. (Katie Holmes, who chose to endorse the pleated skirt trend, joined good company. ) Checked skirts were plentiful in the front row at Miu Miu's Spring 2025 show, but other celebrities were dressed like they were getting ready for study hall. This past weekend, Sabrina Carpenter broke away from her lacy, crystal-coated short-and-sweet tour outfits with a checked pleated skirt and crop top. Meanwhile, her mentor Taylor Swift's Miu Miu and Rails checkered pleated miniskirt is the star of her wardrobe when she is not on stage in her sparkly Eras Tour outfit. At Paris Fashion Week, Nicole Kidman and daughter Sunday Rose Urban matched pleated skirts at a late-night after-party.

Incorporating the celebrity-favorite skirt into real life is easy: just add a crew-neck sweater, sheer knee socks, and loafers. Don't forget your Starbucks and sunglasses.