'I want them to grow up with passion': Reese Witherspoon is timeless beauty in chic cloak as she talks being a working mother

She juggles an acting career, running a fashion brand and being a mother.

And somehow Reese Witherspoon does it all with a style and grace.

The 40-year-old actress is featured on the cover of the December issue of InStyle.

Timeless beauty: Reese Witherspoon looks fantastic as she is featured in the December issue of InStyle

Wrap it up in a Draper James cape like Reese

Reese Witherspoon is a vision of classic American beauty in the newest issue of InStyle magazine. In a coordinating cloak and skirt set, she resembles a modern day Grace Kelly. If it weren't for the thoroughly tousled hair and au courant makeup, we'd almost be mistaken thinking it's a vintage photo straight from the 1960's.

It's a surprising departure for Draper James, Reese's own lifestyle brand, from the usual ware it's known for like everyday sweater and shirt basics. If this is a sign of things to come, then we'll be checking back to see what they have more often!

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Not only does she look fantastic in the pages of the monthly but she also touched on several topics in the accompanying interview including what it has been like as a working mother.

She said that she loves having a big family and that she takes her work ethic after her mother.

Reese explained: 'My mom worked, and I think it’s good for kids to see women working and being successful. 

'I think it’s going to make them hard workers because they see that I don’t get much sleep. But I love what I do. 

Casual cool: The 40-year-old actress could be seen looking stylish sitting on a bench next to an adorable golden retriever

'I want them to grow up with passion. This is the one life you get, and you have to live it to the very end.'

One of her more stunning looks in the publication showed her looking like a classic beauty in a matching chic cloak and skirt set.

She completed the look with black heels and a matching designer purse as she posed while leaning up against a picnic table in the black and white snap.

In another one of the images she could be seen sitting on a bench next to an adorable golden retriever.

Cover girl: She is featured on the front of the monthly as she talked about being a working mother in its pages

She looked chic as always in a burgundy knit sweater, skirt and brown leather loafers.

Her signature blonde locks were combed to the side and flowed over her shoulders as she sported natural, complimentary make-up on her face topped off with red lip. 

Reese even opened up about earning her stripes in Hollywood and having the freedom to pick who she works with.

She said that she realised that life is too short to spend time with anyone who doesn't appreciate her or treat her with respect.

The Legally blonde actress added:  'I'm much more confident now, and I feel like I have the ability to say, "Nope, I don’t want to work with that person."'

The December issue of InStyle is available for digital download and on newsstands next week on Friday, November 11. 

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