Reese Witherspoon-Inspired Outfits Perfect for Your Summer 2025 Fashion Inspiration

Reese Witherspoon, paddle in hand, knows that athleisure doesn’t need to default to beige or blend in. Even on the court, she keeps it cute. Her black-and-white gingham set – a cropped top paired with a ruffled mini skirt — is adorable. Add in her chunky white trainers, oversized sunglasses, layered necklaces, and her bubblegum-pink smiley face baseball camp, and it’s clear she’s dressed to win in a way that has nothing to do with the scoreboard. In fact, it’s the perfect reminder of why dopamine-infused trends are the refreshing pickup we need.

To reimagine this for your own summer, start with an activewear set you’ll actually enjoy wearing. If, like Reese, you’re looking to bring a little levity and personality to your performance wear, Intrepid Chic offers vivid two-pieces with similarly flattering cuts and vibrant, mood-lifting prints. Coordinating your gymwear is one great way to feel put together, even if the closest you’ll get to breaking a sweat is reaching for your iced coffee.

The Little Black Dress is a known quantity — unfailingly flattering, always appropriate, and, as these celebrity LBDs that prove the iconic outfit’s versatility suggest, something of a uniform in its own right. But in the heat of summer, even the most loyal adherents start to crave something lighter. Reese Witherspoon, unsurprisingly, has found her seasonal substitute.

At a screening for “F1: The Academy” — a Netflix docuseries about female drivers produced by company Hello Sunshine — the actor arrived in a white tweed mini by Oscar de la Renta. Belted and brooched, the dress had gold floral embellishments and looked sharp-edged but sunny.

The price tag, naturally, hovers at the upper end of the scale, but the concept travels well. French Connection and other mid-range labels have spun out versions that don’t rely on designer provenance. You can also find a budget-friendly version on Amazon with the PRETTYGARDEN Work Dress. Reese married hers with white stilettos, but a kitten heel would work for those who don’t want to be caught wearing outdated shoe trends this year.

Reese Witherspoon may have Southern roots, but this look trades magnolias for something more East Coast collegiate with a lemonade twist. Perched on a picture-perfect painted stoop, drink in hand and dog on standby, she wears a pale pink pinstripe button-down — sleeves rolled up and the collar popped. Short black denim shorts break up the sweetness with a little edge. Her vintage-leaning sneakers keep things grounded (and conveniently, they’re one of the formerly outdated shoe trends that are back in style in 2025).

Recreating the look is easy. Start with a slightly oversized striped shirt in a sorbet tone (pink, lemon, or pale mint all work). Half-up hair, lightly clipped, keeps the heat off your neck and the look firmly in cool off-duty territory. Keep accessories minimal but intentional: tortoiseshell sunnies and small hoops; the dog is optional, but encouraged.

Reese made a strong case for the floral dress as a summer essential. This crisp wrap number from Draper James threads the needle between prim and playful. The puff sleeves give it a whisper of cottagecore, as the wrap cut keeps things grounded.

To channel the same spirit, look for modern floral dresses with painterly, oversized blooms in bright, colorful tones — in keeping with the hottest dress trends for summer 2025. Stick with silhouettes that do the work for you: a defined waist and fabric with structure, as seen with the Misfay Sleeveless Summer Maxi Dress. Chicly layer your delicate necklaces to elevate the look.

Here, Reese’s outfit recalls the best of boho style –- one of the previously outdated trends coming back with a vengeance in 2025. She styles a block-printed maxi skirt in warm naturals with a classic denim shirt — sleeves rolled and collar open, like before. A tan leather crossbody and white sneakers (again) gives the look its practical feel — essentials if you’re, say, hopping in and out of movie-set trailers.

For your own take on the new boho this summer, a maxi or midi skirt in earthy or faded tones is a good place to start, aiming for weight and shape. One option is the Anrabess 2025 Summer Boho Skirt. Add a fitted or slightly oversized denim shirt — perhaps from one of the denim brands manufactured in America — worn over a tank, or buttoned casually like Reese’s. As for beauty, stick to the kind of makeup that survives a hot afternoon; opt for dewy skin, brushed brows, tinted lip balm, and a flush that could pass for sun or sleep.

Are you dressing up for an occasion this summer? Well, this dress reminds us that sometimes it pays to turn the volume up. For the July 2022 premiere of “Where the Crawdads Sing” — one of the picks from Reese’s Book Club that made it to the big screen — Reese wore a vivid fuchsia midi dress. The cut is classic –- sleeveless, softly draped, hemmed just below the knee -– but the fun saturated hue lifts it out of the understated.

If you’re thinking pink, you can think confidently. A formal or semi-formal silhouette can give the look its bones, whilst bold shade adds personality. Summer never wants you to try too hard, so let the dress speak first. Keep everything else — hair, makeup, accessories — on a lower volume. The impact comes not from excess, but from ease.

Once the temperature rises, Reese Witherspoon and a Draper James sundress are rarely more than a frame apart. She returns to them year after year, since they are perfectly built for summer errands, vacation getaways, or even drinks on the porch. This one in particular — a soft, striped number — boasts fluttery shoulders and hidden pockets. The sandals are easy, and so is her disposition. 

You’re only a sundress away from that same kind of ease. Reese’s Draper James looks are one way in, but you’ll find echoes of them in other stores, too (or even in the back of your closet). Let the fabric speak first; cotton or linen will hold a flattering shape, though it’s still light enough to catch the breeze. Slim sandals, rope-soled espadrilles or canvas sneakers will carry the look. If you need a bag, make it something seasonal and tactile, like straw, canvas, or soft leather. And of course, the sunflower bouquet goes without saying.