Yes, Reese Witherspoon's "Madeline" Draper James Dress Is Named For Her 'Big Little Lies' Character

(Image credit: HBO)

published 21 June 2018

Reese Witherspoon spearheaded the creation of HBO's hit-series Big Little Lies, so it obviously has a special place in her heart. The multi-hyphenate actress recently showed her fans just how much she loves the show by launching a dress named after her BLL character, Madeline Martha Mackenzie.

Available through Witherspoon's personal Draper James fashion line, which is full of southern charm, the "Madeline," silk number features a detailed leaf print and yellow beaded embroidery. The vibrant dress clearly pays homage to both Witherspoon's southern roots and her character's preppy housewife vibes.

A quick recap of Madeline's style:

Blond, Fashion, Tree, Outerwear, Street fashion, Long hair, Photography, Recreation, Plant, Fawn,

Meal, Cooking, Room, Brunch, Food, Supper, Event, Kitchen, Lunch, Interior design,

Here's Witherspoon looking cute in the "Madeline" dress:

Clothing, Dress, Yellow, Street fashion, Fashion, Footwear, Cocktail dress, Leg, Blond, Fashion design,

Clothing, Dress, Fashion model, Day dress, Cocktail dress, Shoulder, Waist, Yellow, Aqua, One-piece garment,

Draper James "Madeline" dress, $295 SHOP IT

The feminine dress is absolutely a genius design on Witherspoon's part because now every BLL fan can channel her character's style, and, essentially, Witherspoon's too. If you're looking for a place to wear the limited-edition piece, it would work as a wedding guest dress or as a Halloween costume should you wish to dress like Witherspoon's show character. (What? It's never too early to plan ahead.)

Marina Liao is the former fashion news editor at Marie Claire, where she covered celebrity style (from Meghan Markle to Katie Holmes), fashion trends, and shopping advice, plus conducted original interviews with industry insiders. She's now the Senior Commerce Editor at House Beautiful, where she owns coverage on deals and sales across home decor and accessories, in-depth product reviews on furniture and appliances, as well as news around new product launches since 2023. With help from leading designers and tastemakers, Marina spotlights quality products while tracking current design trends, a skill she’s mastered over six years in fashion media. Marina holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Stony Brook University, beginning her career in narrative-driven commerce coverage as an editorial assistant at PopSugar.