Welcome to The Blueprint, where we break down the celebrity looks we want to wear right now and build them back up, piece by piece.
Reese Witherspoon is spoon-feeding us another exquisite ‘fit!
Last week, the Legally Blonde actress, 48, dished out a look that I am most certainly putting on a silver platter. She was spotted in New York City sporting a black mini dress (LBDs always!) and slung a long-sleeve sweater around her shoulders. To keep everything in harmony, she matched the impressive pink color of her topper to her pink and black shoes, which appeared to be slingbacks — a style Meghan Markle is known to wear.
She also added a chunky gold necklace, a stack of bracelets, black sunglasses, and what looks to be a crossbody bag.
Reese Witherspoon’s Outfit Blueprint
- Dresses: Wdirara Square-Neck Mini Dress, $42.99; amazon.com
- CeCe Rib Sweater Dress, $58.05 (orig. $129); nordstrom.com
- Gap Drop-Waist Midi Dress, $79.95; gap.com
- Sweaters: Amazon Essentials Crewneck Cardigan, $24.70; amazon.com
- Grace Karin Cardigan, $35.99; amazon.com
- Shoes: Circus NY by Sam Edelman Lafayette Pointed Toe Slingback Sandals, $90; nordstrom.com
- Journee Collection Hannae Slingback Flats, $61.97 (orig. $84.99); nordstromrack.com
- Dream Pairs Square Toe Slingback Flats, $34.99; amazon.com
- Bags: Kate Spade Perry Leather Crossbody, $69; katespadeoutlet.com
- Mundi Small Leather Goods Kimberly Leather Crossbody Wristlet, $24.97 (orig. $49); nordstromrack.com
CeCe Rib Sweater Dress
I only wear shapewear when I really have to, meaning I avoid tighter-fitting silhouettes that hug my midsection (I’m not going to wear a tight dress to sit at a computer all day). Fortunately, Witherspoon’s dress seemed pretty comfortable.
I love that this discounted LBD from Nordstrom has a snug bodice but breezy bottom, so it’s nice and shapely without being snug all over. It’s also made from a sweater material, so it shouldn’t flap around in the wind since it’s a bit heavier. Speaking of which, it can be transitioned into fall with the appropriate jacket and shoes, too.
Grace Karin Cardigan
Another way to master summer and fall fashion? Dress like an onion — or in other words, wear lots of peelable layers. For example, I get sweaty and overstimulated when I’m outside, but once I’m inside I’m typically shivering. This is where a lightweight cardigan, like this Grace Karin sweater, would make my day.
It looks warm but still light enough to carry around in my arms, in my tote bag (if I’m not wearing it while I’m traveling), or tossed over my shoulders. It also comes in sizes S to 3XL and has a slightly longer length, which is similar to one Nicole Kidman recently wore.
Circus NY by Sam Edelman Lafayette Pointed Toe Slingback Sandals
Witherspoon’s black dress and pink cardigan were a pretty package, but, in my eyes, her shoes were the bow on top that really brought everything together. This pair, which has actual bows, comes in a similar bubbly color and they’re also flat, so you can stomp around without having foot pain.
Keep scrolling to shop more black dresses, comfy cardigans, and accessories inspired by Reese Witherspoon now.
Wdirara Square-Neck Mini Dress
Gap Drop-Waist Midi Dress
Amazon Essentials Crewneck Cardigan
Journee Collection Hannae Slingback Flats
Dream Pairs Square-Toe Slingback Flats
Kate Spade Perry Leather Crossbody