Reese Witherspoon [1] launched her fashion and lifestyle brand Draper James last year, and in addition to offering "unapologetically pretty" clothing and accessories [2] and must-have home decor pieces [3], the site also boasts an editorial section that features "Southernisms" [4] from the New Orleans-born, Nashville-bred actress in the form of sayings that are funny, quotable, and perfect for pinning [5]. We've rounded up some of them and researched whether or not Reese truly follows her own advice as a Southern belle. Scroll through to see them now.
Southernism: "Give Us a Hug, Never a Handshake"
Does she follow it? Yup, Reese definitely follows this rule. Here she is embracing Cara Delevingne at the MTV Movie Awards in April.
Southernism: "Lipstick Is a Girl's Best Friend"
Does she follow it? Totally. Reese clearly loves a bright lip on the red carpet [6], but she's also not above throwing some color into her beauty look even while traveling.
Southernism: "I Love a Luncheon"
Does she follow it? Here's Reese hosting a CFDA/Vogue Fund luncheon in 2014. She looks like she's having fun, so yes, she lives by this one.
Southernism: "We Dance Like No One Is Watching Even When the Whole Room Is"
Does she follow it? If this photo of Reese and Sofia Vergara shaking it to a mariachi band is any indication, then yes, we can safely say Reese follows this Southernism.
Southernism: "I Would Rather Be Overdressed"
Does she follow it? We're going to have to say "yes." This is what Reese wore while bowling!
Southernism: "We Like Every Type of Flower but Mostly — the Wild Kind"
Does she follow it? Reese does love flowers, and she was in a movie called Wild, so we're going to give her this one.
Southernism: "Butter Ain't a Bad Word"
Does she follow it? Oh, yeah. Reese shares lots of photos of herself eating sweet treats on Instagram, including this snap of a huge slice of praline cake (which we can safely assume includes butter).
Southernism: "We Don't Wear Black. Life Isn't Dark"
Does she follow it? In a word . . . no.