Scandal Style: The Olivia Pope Look

Every woman loves the simple, yet confident style of "Scandal's" Olivia Pope. She's strong, brazen and effortlessly chic in every outfit she's seen in. It's not hard to pull off an Pope-inspired ensemble on your own, just stick to your basics:

The Suit Jacket: Many of Pope's blazers have a special detailing in the silhouette that give her that extra oomph. Whether its a stand collar or a flattering peplum, she knows how to make a statement with her jackets.

The Tailored Trouser: Not too tight, not too lose. Most of Pope's trousers have a straight leg to skim over her slim figure. If you're a bit curvier than Pope, aim for a wide leg pant to achieve a similar look.

The Sassy Sheath: On occasion, you'll see the Fixer wearing a dress, and when you do, it'll be a flattering sheath paired with a stunning overcoat.

*Style Tip* Look for these basics in muted neutrals and pastels.

Scandal Style: The Olivia Pope Look by jdagency featuring talbots

Ann Taylor sheath dress
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Talbot
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Checkered jacket
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Low rise pants
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Televised Style

We love styling our clients, especially for television!

Our client, Dr. Patrice Carter, author of "SUPERb Woman: From Bad Girl to God's Girl", was featured on the News 14 Carolina "In Depth" segment with Marti Skold. And her styling was courtesy of the JD Agency.

Photography courtesy of Carter Multimedia Consulting.

Dr. Carter's style is usually bold with chunky jewelry and patterned tops and dresses - all of which can be problematic on television. Patterns can cause visual noise and heavy jewelry can distract from the face when the show is exclusively shot waist up.

So for this show, we kept Dr. Carter's look simple but vibrant with this raspberry tart blouse from Talbots  and a demure necklace from her personal collection. We wanted the focus to be on her face, so we advised the author to keep her makeup sun-kissed and radiant. And we maintained her hair bold and funky style with a natural twist-out!

Scandal Style: The Olivia Pope Blouse

With the "Scandal" Premiere Party less than two weeks away, you'll need to find your Olivia Pope ensemble! This brazen character has an understated look that's absolutely formulaic. Tailored pieces with special detailing matched with simple jewelry and a statement bag equals the effortlessly impressive look of this power character.

We'll post some suggestions on where to find your "Scandal" staples locally or online right here on the blog, so be sure to check back frequently for updates! 

For now, let's take gander at Olivia Pope's stunning blouses - an essential garment in her style arsenal. 

Scandal Style: The Blouse by jdagency featuring ann taylor

Talbots long shirt
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Ann taylor
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Ann Taylor camisole top
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CONTRAST FABRIC SHORT SLEEVE EASY TOP at Express
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