Every time Kerry Washington steps onto a red carpet, you know that you are going to see her in something jaw-dropping. She loves to take risks, like rocking thigh-high, fire engine red boots or a star-studded version of a classic little black dress. Needless to say, Kerry's style is one of the things that makes her stand out among the crowd. She did tell POPSUGAR in 2017 that she gets inspiration "from all over — from travel, from magazines, from movies, music videos," so it makes sense that her choices are all so varied. Keep reading to see how often she likes to step out of the box!
She took our breath away in this Marchesa gown because of all the different details. It had flowers, tulle, and gold lace — the trifecta of elegance.
This Balenciaga dress was black and blue with gathered sleeves. All the details came together beautifully to make Kerry look like a boss!
Her Miu Miu dress was all business with the peplum top and party at the bottom with the embroidered skirt.
Kerry did the damn thing in this Prada ballgown and wore emerald accessories that contrasted perfectly.
Wearing a David Koma two-piece ensemble, Kerry looked like a CEO ready to handle some fancy business.
The petals on this Giambattista Valli Haute Couture dress were gorgeous, but if you look closely, it's the sheerness of her dress that will make you swoon.
The star stepped out in a dazzling Marc Jacobs dress with different patterns and metallic colors all throughout.
The leather in the corset top and the flowy white fabric on her Atelier Versace gown made the perfect combination.
The sexy slits on the side and the cape in this Brandon Maxwell number added the perfect level of oomph to the outfit.
This Dolce & Gabbana dress was sheer, had rhinestone embellishments, and featured an adorable bow with different pins at the waist. It was a true work of art.
Kerry rocked an off-the-shoulder Cavalli Couture gown that looked like a masterpiece. If you look closely, you can see the leopard print all throughout.
Kerry took a walk on the vampy side with this Rodarte dress. It had lace sleeves, puffy shoulder pads, and tulle running down the front.
The 41-year-old rocked this Michael Kors dress with slits and bold mixed prints.
Kerry loves wearing florals, and it showed in this Lela Rose dress.
She wore this Carolina Herrera dress beautifully. The patterns and sleeves were different but came together seamlessly.
Like a true boss, she wasn't afraid to step out in this matching Roberto Cavalli tuxedo. The bright colors were so much fun.
In her best Gucci gown, Kerry rocked lace, tulle, and even a pop of color.
Kerry decided to dress up her Prabal Gurung dress even more with a pair of stunning Roger Vivier mesh ankle boots. It was a great touch.