Reese Witherspoon's Draper James Is Giving Free Dresses to Teachers
It should be a surprise to absolutely no one that Reese Witherspoon has jumped into action to do what she can to help during the coronavirus pandemic. She doesn’t just play women who get things done, she is a woman who gets things done.
There are so many people going above and beyond in their communities right now, including health care workers and first responders. But our nation’s school teachers have also had their worlds upended, and they’re working hard to adjust their lesson plans and stay connected to their students who are now going to class from their homes. Witherspoon and her lifestyle brand Draper James are saying thank you with free dresses by way of their “Draper James ❤️ Teachers” initiative. Draper James will also offer teachers 25% off online orders for Teacher Appreciation Day on May 5.
“These past few weeks have shown me so much about humanity. I’m an eternal optimist, so I always look for the bright side of things. And I have been so encouraged by the ways people are really showing up for each other. Particularly the teachers,” Witherspoon said in a press release. “During quarantine, teachers are broadcasting lessons from their own homes and figuring out new remote-learning technology and platforms on the fly, all while continuing to educate and connect with our kids. Advocating for the children of the world is no easy task, so I wanted to show teachers a little extra love right now.”
The brand seconded its founder’s sentiment on Instagram: “Dear Teachers: We want to say thank you. During quarantine, we see you working harder than ever to educate our children. To show our gratitude, Draper James would like to give teachers a free dress.”
We love this idea so much and Draper James’ adorable day dresses are perfect for teachers to wear to work—whether they’re back in the classroom or holding class via Zoom.
Thank you, teachers, and enjoy those cute dresses!