Remember Elle Woods and Melanie Smooter? Yes, Reese Witherspoon has had some major on-screen style moments. But we like her personal style best. Perfectly polished, with an approachable dash of Southern charm – a Reese on-the-go outfit definitely has its signatures. In honor of her 40th birthday, we’re celebrating her incredibly pulled-together ensembles with tips for getting every aspect of that beloved look.
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Top Down
Reese has a knack for pairing cheery colors and prints. Adding a layer of visual interest makes it look like you thought about your outfit way longer than you actually did. Grab a polka dot button-front and layer it underneath a jewel-toned cashmere crewneck. Easy, right?
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Bottoms Up
Always, and we mean always, hem your skinny jeans. Showing a little bit of the ankle bone makes you look taller, as proven by Ms. Witherspoon herself. The petite blonde knows that tailored denim and pointed-toe shoes do wonders for your frame.
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Jewelry Box
Statement gold cuffs and shiny pendants are Reese’s go-to preppy picks. Fasten a necklace on top of your collar, and wear a cuff over your long-sleeve shirt. Like her, you’ll look uber styled without any fuss.
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Attitude
One of the reasons Reese seems like she’s got it all together? She acts like it. Do any other A-listers face the paparazzi with a smiling face as much as she does? We think not. The lesson: Show those pearly whites!
By Elizabeth Burns, Fashion Editor
