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Reese Witherspoon's Best Outfits in Legally Blonde

Reese Witherspoon's Legally Blonde Looks Are Fueling My Fall Outfit Inspo

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While we still aren't sure exactly when Legally Blonde 3 will be released, we always have a grand old time looking back at the first Legally Blonde film, released in 2001 when we all met Elle Woods and fell deep in love with her style and quirky sense of humour. Reese Witherspoon wore every trend from the early aughts with confidence, portraying her character with an extra side of pink sass — scented paper and all.

To this day, there's something about the film that still reminds me of being the new kid on campus and impressing them all with a wardrobe to stand out — like, way out. It's left me no other option than to take inspiration from the very best moments and dress with a little more personality and flavour for fall 2020. If there ever was a time to refresh your wardrobe with styles that make you — and others — happy, it's right now. From Elle's hot pink leather co-ord set to her date night halter dress, I'm taking a page from everyone's favourite lawyer and shopping her closet. I found plenty of similar silhouettes marked down, too, so if you're trying to sell it to me for full price, you've picked the wrong girl.

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A Fun Hat

Why not give your bucket hat and baseball cap a break and try a newsboy cap in a bright colour this fall?

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Monrowe Rhodesian Straw Red Hat

Monrowe Rhodesian Straw Red Hat ($300)

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A Pink Means Business Dress

Who says sophisticated can't take the form of a hot pink dress?

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Storets Vanessa Belted Blazer Dress

Storets Vanessa Belted Blazer Dress ($125)

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Bright Outerwear

If there ever was a year to invest in a statement coat, it'd be this one, when we could all use a mood-boosting burst of colour.

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Kate Spade New York Faux Furt Lapel Coat

Kate Spade New York Faux Furt Lapel Coat ($479, originally $798)

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An Animal Print Date Night Dress

Life's too short to go on dates in standard LBDs that run the risk of being forgotten about.

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Silvia Astore Ivonne Dress

Silvia Astore Ivonne Dress ($360, originally $720)

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Robe Dressing

Of course robes can be worn outside the house, and Elle Woods is proof that we can jazz them up.

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Paco Rabanne Cardigan

Paco Rabanne Cardigan ($127, originally $490)

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Birkenstocks

Yes, Birks are back. The classic slides took us through summer, and now we're interested in adding a pair of Boston shoes back into the rotation for fall — to be worn with socks and lounge wear.

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Birkenstock Boston Suede Leather Taupe

Birkenstock Boston Suede Leather Taupe ($145)

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A Fuzzy Jacket

Something cropped and flirty — but for fall, not for summer. Bonus points if you match your lenses.

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Brave Soul Neon Cropped Faux Fur Jacket

Brave Soul Petite rome neon cropped faux fur jacket ($22, originally $122)

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A Colourful Coordinated Set

While we may not all reach for hot pink leather like Elle, wearing a bright shade from head-to-toe is an instant mood booster — for others, too!

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Nanushka Vegan Leather Set

Nanushka Roque Vegan Leather Shirt ($381) and Nanushka Nampeyo Vegan Leather Shorts ($379)

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A Printed Silk Blouse

Vintage-inspired and luxe, these invite us to feel perfectly polished and ready for work.

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Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Rive Gauche Orange Plaid Silk Blouse

Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Rive Gauche Orange Plaid Silk Blouse ($280, originally $350)

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A Sheer Blouse

Don't shy away from retro prints and multicolored layers — especially if you're keeping it simple with jeans on the bottom.

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Chanel Pre-Owned Abstract Print Sheer Blouse

Chanel Pre-Owned Abstract Print Sheer Blouse ($1,240)

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