A Lesson in Power Dressing from 3 of Our Favorite Leading Ladies

TV’s biggest award show is tonight! And while we’re setting our sights on the red carpet, the star-studded fashion doesn’t stop there. Some of our greatest style inspirations are also our favorite shows to binge-watch – and lucky for us, they’re all nominated for an award this year. This trio of fierce female leads won us over with their power-player personalities, and now, we’re breaking down each character’s key pieces for getting the style job done.

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Claire Underwood, House of Cards

Claire is so over being First Lady. With her name on the VP ticket, she’s ready to make her mark in the White House. To win America over, Claire sticks to a neutral color palette of form-fitting sheaths. Try a similar elegant-meets-minimalist lineup that will most definitely command attention.

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Selina Meyer, Veep

Selina might have failed to fairly and squarely come out on top of the presidential election, but her fashion scored major points. Always sporting a host of look-at-me colors, she proves that professional panache doesn’t have to be so serious. Add a pop of personality to your own look with the same bold colors.

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Olivia Pope, Scandal

Everyone’s favorite justice slayer embraces luxurious separates and winter whites. Think textured jackets paired with feminine blouses and soft-hued wrap coats. Olivia’s accessible look sets the bar at Pope & Associates, while your take will raise it in real life.

By Elizabeth Burns, Fashion Editor

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