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Happy Birthday! 40 Times Kerry Washington Werked the Red Carpet Like She Meant It

Kerry Washington is a bonafide style star! We think her 40th birthday is the perfect occasion to take a look back at her chicest style moments. Happy Birthday, Kerry!   
By Dominique Hobdy · Updated October 26, 2020
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Kerry Washington rocks Cavalli Couture as she attends the 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles, California.
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Kerry Washington was stunning in this Marchesa gown while attending the 38th Annual Kennedy Center Honors Gala in Washington D.C. Loving the extravagant bodice and sleek skirt! 

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Kerry stunned in a black and white Balenciaga minidress at the 2015 Global Citizen Festival In Central Park. 

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Kerry Washington basically plucked this gorgeous Marc Jacobs frock off the runway and rocked it just three days after it debuted at New York Fashion Week. Her Casadei shoes are the perfect shade of chrome for this smoking hot dress. 

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Kerry Washington slayed Jimmy Kimmel live in this edgy leather number. Werk!

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Kerry is killing this Self-Portrait dress while attending MaxMara & Allure Celebrate ABC’s #TGIT event. Love the detailed nude pumps! 

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Kerry Washington donned a gorgeous Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown at the 2015 Baby2Baby Gala. Love the flower appliqués and mesh detail! 

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Way to add a little flavor to an LBD. The textured details on the skirt of the dress, ruffled mesh arms and stand-out neckline offer a welcome change to a classic. Well done!

Happy Birthday! 40 Times Kerry Washington Werked the Red Carpet Like She Meant It
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Kerry was beautiful in blue in this Mary Katrantzou Fall 2015 dress. The brocade pattern and intricate pairing of turquiose and green with a shimmering finish makes for a dazzling look. 

Happy Birthday! 40 Times Kerry Washington Werked the Red Carpet Like She Meant It
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Kerry slayed the streets of New York in this red number! Love how she had fun with the embellished shoes.

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This polka dot dress can’t get any cuter! Add a very appropriate purse, a pop of color, white shoes and we’ve got an undeniably adorable outfit. 

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Sometimes it only takes one piece to make a statement. When you have on a skirt as gorgeous as this one, toning down the top and shoes makes for a powerful look. Love. 

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Kerry gives us old hollywood in this embroidered bodice and textured flowing skirt. How classy can one woman be?

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Olivia Pope would definitely give her nod of approval to this superbly striking silhouette. Kerry kept it classy as usual in a enchanted Oscar de la Renta high-low, brocade-like masterpiece. 

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Kerry gives a welcome lesson in ‘It’s all about the details:101’ in this gorgeous dress. Between the patterns, sequins, texture and pops of color it’s hard to pinpoint exactly where she went so right. 

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Kerry Washington rocked the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala in a soft yet radiant pink gown paired with green accessories. Breathtaking. 

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We love a good print and Kerry definitely delivers in this fresh frock. The structured top to the dress and the polished pumps give a sophisticated feel to this outfit. Chic! 

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There’s a party on top and business at the bottom! Kerry’s bedazzled top perfectly compliments her tailored pants and fierce pumps. 

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Kerry gives back to black a new definition in this eye-catching peek-a-boo ensemble. 

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Pretty in florals was the order of the day in this gorgeous dress. We love how the pattern and bold colors pull the eye in. Definitely a great look. 

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We love how cute and simple this black and striped frock is. The flare skirt adds some fun while the gold clutch ties it all in. 

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Kerry’s Calvin Klein dress has no shortage of chic elements with a fun pop of color. Her simple pumps and adorable matching eye color make this ensemble a win. 

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Who can resist a tuxedo dress? Kerry borrowed from the boys in this gorgeous black and white dress and chic see-through lace pumps. Work it!

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Kerry is living life like it’s golden in this frock with a fringe underlay and a printed laced overlay. We love how she went bold and broke up the yellow hue with soft pink pumps. 

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Spicy! Kerry hit the late night talk show curcuit in a studded, patterned, mesh dress and spiky heels. 

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Kerry donned the ultimate spring frock. The ruffled top, patterned bottom and lace pumps were perfectly executed.

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Washington was a silver belle in this adorable flared frock. The subtle pattern paired with the perfect shade of pumps is almost too stylish to handle. 

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Kerry was caught in style in Comptoir des Cotonniers. The streets of New York got a welcome dose of chic as she rocked this patterned jacket, textured blue frock and floral pumps. Yes Kerry!

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Mrs. Washington brought romantic fiery red florals with this ensemble. The feminine and subtly sensuous Zuhair Murad gown boasts a deep V-neck plunge that amped up her curves.

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The easiest way to have fun with your look is to add a little pattern and some color. Kerry obviously knows this all too well as this frock hits all the right notes.

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What’s grey, embroidered and shimmery all over? Why it’s Kerry’s gorgeous frock! We love how she decided to go bold with eye-catching green accessories. 

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Kerry combats the commotion with an effortlessly stylish pose in a gorgeous creamsickle hued co-ord. We love how the shoes tie it all in. 

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This is how you rock a co-ord. The fun print paired with the sophisticated cut make for a fresh look. 

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A leather dress never hurt anybody! The waist details on this one paired with white pumps make this look a stunner. 

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You can’t go wrong in black and white. Here Kerry teaches a style lesson on keeping things chic and simple. 

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A color-blocked dress and gilded gold clutch is all Kerry needs to make her style statement. 

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This black and rose brocade dress excudes grace and class. Paired with a simple black clutch, it’s the perfect red carpet look. 

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Kerry looked gorgeous in this elegant BOSS dress paired with Paul Andrew black lace pumps while attending the ACLU SoCal Hosts 2015 Bill of Rights Dinner in Beverly Hills. 

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Kerry Washington attends the WWD And Variety’s Stylemakers Event in a super chic striped set by Saloni and shoes by Nicholas Kirkwood. 

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Kerry’s ensemble for HBO’s Confirmation screening at Sundance featuring a Ji Oh Resort 2016 black leather sleeveless top, Tibi white wrap front A-line skirt was almost too chic. 

 

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