Katie Holmes Stuns in Black Semi-Sheer and Netted Dolce & Gabbana Dress

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The whirlwind romance between Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise did not last as long as one could have hoped, but we certainly have not seen the last of Katie Holmes.

She was spotted attending the 25th-anniversary party of The New York Observer, and her dress was a definite shoo-in for a style spot feature on our blog.

Katie Holmes in a chainmail-style Dolce & Gabbana dress at The New York Observer 25th Anniversary PartyKatie Holmes in a chainmail-style Dolce & Gabbana dress at The New York Observer 25th Anniversary Party at Four Seasons Restaurant in New York City on March 14, 2013 (Credit: FayesVision / Michael Carpenter / WENN)

Katie did a bold take on the little black dress and opted for a sheer and stylish number. She donned an elegant Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2013 dress, which features raffia-effect embroidery on the netted fabric.

This dress is actually more revealing on the runway, but the elegant actress decided to wear an inner slip for coverage.

She also added a black leather belt for a cinched, more defined waist. We love her take on this runway piece—it’s simple but elegant, just like her.

Katie Holmes looked elegant in a Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2013 dress featuring raffia-effect embroidery on a netted fabricKatie Holmes looked elegant in a Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2013 dress featuring raffia-effect embroidery on a netted fabric(Credit: FayesVision / Michael Carpenter / WENN)

Her barely-there mesh dress is no longer available online.

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