With over five years of experience as a fashion editor, I ought to know better than to say I’ll never wear a particular trend again. Fashion moves in cycles, bringing past styles back into rotation so that they feel brand-new—provided they’re styled thoughtfully. One example is the “dated” denim trend I just spotted on Katie Holmes.

This week, Katie Holmes was photographed at JFK Airport with her boyfriend, Jason Yarmosky. For the travel day that brought her from Italy to NYC, she wore a casual yet elevated outfit: a chunky sweater and frayed-hem jeans. She paired the two with patent-leather Mary Janes and a large tote bag.