Kerry Washington Launches “Scandal” Clothing Line in Le Smoking Bow Sandals

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This is how big the TV show ‘Scandal’ has gotten: it now has its very own clothing line. Made in collaboration with The Limited, the collection features pieces you would expect the powerful, professional women on the hit political drama series to wear. Crisply tailored pants are interspersed with pussy-bow blouses. Sharp pencil skirts are displayed next to smart dresses.

This promo pic gives a good glimpse of what the Scandal-inspired clothing line has to offer:

Women's Scandal Collection By The LimitedWomen’s Scandal Collection By The Limited

That said, it was kind of strange that Scandal’s star, Kerry Washington, headed the launch of the fashion line but did not dress in any of the clothes from the said collection. She graced the event in a Giles Deacon Resort 2015 peplum dress and dainty Roger Vivier bow sandals — a soft and feminine look that’s quite the opposite of the style of her character, Olivia Pope. Topping off the already girly look was a twisted side braid and a sparkly, pearl-embellished Roger Vivier clutch.

Kerry Washington in a Giles Deacon Resort 2015 peplum dress and dainty Roger Vivier bow sandalsKerry Washington in a Giles Deacon Resort 2015 peplum dress and dainty Roger Vivier bow sandals

Kerry Washington at the launch of The Limited Collection inspired by ScandalKerry Washington at the launch of The Limited Collection inspired by Scandal at the IAC Building in New York City on September 22, 2014

Roger Vivier Le Smoking bow sandals on Kerry WashingtonRoger Vivier “Le Smoking” bow sandals on Kerry Washington

We understand if Kerry wasn’t contractually obligated to wear clothes from the Scandal clothing line, but she could’ve toned down her accessorizing. Those sandals are a bit much.

Do you think Kerry Washington should’ve worn simpler shoes, or do you approve of her Roger Vivier bow sandals?

Roger Vivier “Le Smoking” Bow Sandals at Mytheresa

Roger Vivier "Le Smoking" Bow Sandals

Although not a lookalike of Kerry’s Roger Vivier shoes, we love the bow-tiful look of these blue Kate Spade heels:

Kate Spade New York “Ivy” Bow Sandals, $164.99 at Amazon

Kate Spade New York "Ivy" Bow Sandals

Credit: Derrick Salters / WENN / The Limited's Instagram