Katie Holmes' stylist has spoke up to defend her client amid fashion 'faux pas' frenzy reminiscent of a Y2K era.
The actress, 43, saw her outfit mocked in a viral thread on social media after she walked the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball red carpet wearing a short blue top over some wide legged jeans.
She teamed up the two trademark trends of fashion from two decades past with a pair of black trainers.
Taking to Twitter, one fan who rather disliked the look, posted: "Please for the love of goddess keep this era of fashion in the archives. Love Katie Holmes… but I detest this cursed red carpet era. idc idc idc."
While others were quick to defend the star's look, with one adding: "Katie Holmes shocking everyone with a mini dress, bootcut jean and a new balance sneaker…she kinda ate down ngl."
Other users claimed they were 'disturbed' by the Dawson's Creek star's 2000s ensemble and added that she 'looked like a mess.'
And in a somewhat back-handed compliment others thought the photo was a picture of the actress that had resurfaced from the late 90s or early 2000s due to her fresh-faced appearance and dressed-down fashion fix.
But it wasn't long before Katie's personal stylist Brie Welch stepped in to defend the ensemble.
Talking to The New York Times Brie revealed that the outfit was a collaboration of both her own styling and Katie's personal taste.
She said: "We decided the rich colour and subtle bustier effect detailing of the top was elegant and would be fun if paired with jeans, creating a more youthful feel for Jingle Ball and the atmosphere there.
"On the day of (and because Katie has her own effortless style that should be appreciated here), she said she wanted to wear sneakers, because it was a concert and obviously there would be a lot of dancing to Dua Lipa (and nothing is more comfortable!)"
In a sign off statement the stylist added Katie is "more than capable of looking cool in an unintentional trend 20 years later."
Earlier this year Katie was spotted with her new boyfriend Bobby Wooten III, who is a self-taught composer, producer and an instrumentalist.
The pair are said to have met through mutual friends, with a source close the couple telling E! News : "They know some of the same people who connected them and so far, it's working well.
"Katie is excited about seeing someone and is very happy. It's new, but it's going well. She enjoys having someone in her life and he is very kind and good to her."
