The Best-Dressed Celebrities at Variety’s Power of Women Event

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What can’t Kerry Washington do? Aside from being named the Best-Dressed Person in the World by Vanity Fair, Washington apparently also has a heart of gold.

Kerry Washington at Variety's 5th Power of Women event at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in California on October 4, 2013Kerry Washington at Variety’s 5th Power of Women event at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in California on October 4, 2013

At Variety’s 5th Annual Power of Women event held at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in California, the ‘Scandal’ star was in attendance to be recognized for her work on the Turnaround Arts initiative under the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. As expected, Washington looked fabulous.

Kerry Washington wearing a gold-dotted fit-and-flare dress by Vince Camuto for the Power of Women eventKerry Washington wearing a gold-dotted fit-and-flare dress by Vince Camuto for the Power of Women event

For the event, Kerry wore a short Vince Camuto fit-and-flare dress with gold dots. She paired it with pointy marigold Louboutin pumps and a glossy reptilian clutch. It’s crazy how easily she can make a simple getup look fantastic. I guess that’s where real talent lies.

Aside from Washington, several other stars were recognized for their humanitarian efforts, such as Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman. Check out what they and other guests wore below!

Charlize Theron in a high-neck shift by Stella McCartney at Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in California on October 4, 2013 Charlize Theron in a high-neck shift by Stella McCartney at Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in California on October 4, 2013

This very pale pink shift by Stella McCartney with its keyhole cutout at the neckline suited Charlize Theron’s athletic physique very well. And we can never say it enough: she rocked that short hair like a boss!

Elizabeth Banks in a two-piece dress by Dolce & Gabbana at Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in California on October 4, 2013Elizabeth Banks in a two-piece dress by Dolce & Gabbana at Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in California on October 4, 2013

‘Hunger Games’ star Elizabeth Banks seemed to be catching fire in this red Dolce & Gabbana dress, which features a midriff-baring top and lace overlay.

Nicole Kidman in a vintage L'Wren Scott dress at Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in California on October 4, 2013Nicole Kidman in a vintage L’Wren Scott dress at Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in California on October 4, 2013

Nicole Kidman looked regal in a vintage L’Wren Scott dress with golden trimmings. She paired the frock with a pair of Jimmy Choo sandals.

Jessica Alba in a strapless Christian Dior midi dress at <em>Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in California on October 4, 2013Jessica Alba in a strapless Christian Dior midi dress at Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in California on October 4, 2013

Who would’ve thought that houndstooth could be glam for an evening party? Jessica Alba added a bit of edge to this Christian Dior dress with black nail polish and strappy Jimmy Choo heels.

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