Scandal Actress Darby Stanchfield With Side-Parted Ponytail in Cesare Paciotti

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Darby Stanchfield turned heads for all the wrong reasons on Tuesday as she arrived at the 2016 PaleyFest panel for “Scandal” in Los Angeles. She plays Abby Whelan in the ABC political drama series.

Darby Stanchfield wore her red hair in a slick side-parted ponytailDarby Stanchfield wore her red hair in a slick side-parted ponytail

The 44-year-old actress went a bit overboard with her outfit. She wore a sheer black long-sleeved top that showed her bra, and an embossed tan leather pencil skirt that featured a daring center slit.

As if that wasn’t enough on its own, she layered up with a maroon sequined evening coat and topped off her ensemble with a pair of studded strappy shoes.

Darby Stanchfield is best known for her role as Abby Whelan in the ABC political drama series Scandal (2012–2018)Darby Stanchfield is best known for her role as Abby Whelan in the ABC political drama series Scandal (2012–2018)

There’s so much going on with her ensemble, so it’s a good thing she kept her hair and makeup relatively simple. She wore her red tresses in a slick side-parted ponytail and her makeup was flawless with pink lipstick and dark eyeliner.

Darby Stanchfield at the "Scandal" panel during the 33rd annual PaleyFest Los AngelesDarby Stanchfield at the “Scandal” panel during the 33rd annual PaleyFest Los Angeles at The Dolby Theater on March 15, 2016

Would you dare wear her gladiator pumps?

Darby Stanchfield rocks studded Cesare Paciotti shoesDarby Stanchfield rocks studded Cesare Paciotti shoes

They’re by Italian shoe designer Cesare Paciotti and feature a strappy design, silver studs, pointed toes, back zip fastenings, and four-inch heels.

Darby Stanchfield in Cesare Paciotti gladiator pumpsDarby Stanchfield in Cesare Paciotti gladiator pumps

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