Unfug It Up: Kerry Washington

Make it pale pink. Then it wouldn't look like a wedding dress and would be quite nice.

FIRST of all, what's wrong with gurl's face? Did she have plastic surgery in the last two weeks? She doesn't even look like herself. Some real lipstick, please - preferably red - then remove the tulle vomit from the front of the dress. And I dunno .. silver strappy heels?

I don't mind it. I think the shoes are too heavy - better in a lighter colour. ditto for the bag. And she needs some sparkly jewelery too

Why is her hairline red? It's really distracting.

Also, the dress should be longer and maybe some strappy shoes.

All this needs is to switch the tulle from white to black. Interesting, no more bridal theme, shoes & clutch work. And cherry red lip gloss.

I'm actually partial to the tool vomit, but I think the dress should only be worn socially in black. Any other color and it looks like a bridesmaid at a hipster wedding.

Theoretically, I don't mind the shoes and bag with the dress, but I DEFINITELY mind the size of the dress. It looks like she's trying on a little girl princess dress. Make it knee length and maybe tone down the volume of the tulle.

Like it a lot, but I'd go with a softer color shoe and bag, and make the dress just a few inches longer.

Get rid of the tulle and go for lighter shoes. Strappy Stuart Wietzmans, perhaps with glittery rhinestones would be nice. Also she needs to stand up straight! Her posture is terrible.

Make the dress a bright emerald green and remove the tulle.

Kerry is hot, but this dress reminds me of something one of my high school students wore to prom. It just isn't very sophisticated for a beautiful, intelligent woman over thirty. I suppose you could change the color to black/red/yellow/purple and get rid of the tule ... and the shoes and the bag ... but I think she's better off scrapping this whole look and finding something better. Also, I'm SOOOOO TIRED OF THE NUDE MATTE LIPSTICK. It. is. not. good.

The dress is too short and too young. Tone down the bunch of net on top, lengthen slightly, and silver sandals.

I think girl needs to go up a size (though maybe it's how she's standing) and I'd give it a color like a nice royal purple, which would look better with the shoes and bag anyways

Change the color! It looks like a short bridal gown.

I like it. She's out to have fun and look formal-ish at a tony Lincoln Center event. And whats-a-matta-u?....The clutch and the shoes are fierce!

I think if it weren't empire waist, but actually hit at her waist or a touch lower, it wouldn't look so childish. Although, I would also change the color to avoid the bride look, maybe a metallic, this in a copper or silver could be awesome. Of course, it could also end up looking like she walked through a screen door and took the screen with her. Tricky!

Yeah, I'm for lengthening it - kneelength or a smidge lower and then stretch out and tone down the tulle so that it doesn't do a shower poof thing... I do like the dress though. Her makeup is.. not good.

This needs to be a different color that isn't white or pastel, or it will look too much like a bride or bridesmaid in some quasi-traditional wedding. I'm torn on the tulle. It could work in a jewel tone, but it still has this "girly that's trying too hard to be girly" feel to it that does not appeal to me.

The shoes are simply not to my taste and I think that practically any cute, strappy heel would work if the colors were right. The clutch is almost too old looking for her. I don't know. I guess it could be the photograph, but there's something very "mother of the bride" about it, and looking at it gave me a sensory memory when I got a whiff of Chiclets gum from somewhere in the back of my head. They don't stick to dentures you know.

I agree with the idea to make it emerald green. And just...a bit more dress, please. Matching green shoes, red lipstick, ta-da!

add 2 inches to the length and it's cute. or a halter neck. or both.

Change the color of the tulle to black move it from the front of the dress to under the skirt. Problem solved!

I am with others that this could be saved in a different (dark) color.

In white, all I could think of that this was from wedding dress/divorcee Project Runway challenge from a few weeks ago (and not in a good way).

I like the shoes! What's wrong with them? The dress would work better in a deep red. With lipstick.

Keep the dress and makeup, swap the shoes and bag for the same style in silver. Add some sparkly silver and white wings and a fluffy white halo. Voila...she has an adorable Halloween costume!

make it longer, lose the tulle, and make the fabric a little more drape-y. oh, and STAND UP STRAIGHT. POSTURE POSTURE POSTURE.

Don't like this dress at all and don't think any different accessories could save it. It looks like Pussycat Doll Barbie's wedding dress.

The tulle above the waist, covering the bust line, is what's bothering me.
I like the tulle below the waist though. And definitely a different color. But this dress ain't so bad.

I think she looks great. The shoes give it the edge it needs. I wouldn’t change a thing.

The silhouette is full of wrong; it looks like she mashed herself into a child's dress. If there were definition where an actual woman's waist is we might be in business.

It's a cute dress without the tulle. It seems like it's randomly placed and it's covering up the cutesy twee-ness of the dress. It's over-shadowing the dress. It's Kanye West-ing the dress, if you will.

When are women going to stop the puffed up lip thing? I swear, they all look like blowfish.
If I had to fix this in one move, I would remove the tulle. In two moves, remove the tulle, change the color. In three moves, remove the tulle, change the color, lengthen the dress a bit.

You fix it by wearing it as your reception dress at your wedding.

Easy. Remove the tulle and it's cute.

Note: I like the shoes, just not with THIS.

To be honest, my first impression was that she can pull this dress off and she looks beautiful. My second impression is that it is a slutty wedding dress. But I really think she looks pretty.

I love it all, no foolies. I don't know why, but my mind didn't go to bridal right away.

First of all, I would change the color.

I would do a dramatic indigo or aubergine. then I would insist she wear a darker, punchier, lip color.

The accessories would like fine then, except that I would add a chunky bracelet.

You know after a breakup, when you think you've lost all faith in men, and you would rather marry yourself rather than put yourself through the torture of another failed relationship? This is exactly what I would wear to my wedding to myself.

It's a gorgeous dress but needs toughening up. I'd wear it with patent black platform heels and black opaque tights. A red belt, chunky black necklace and some fierce red lips and you are good to go.

I actually kind of like the dress. But then I also think Ms. Washington is so pretty it doesn't really matter what she wears.

Add some Jordan almonds.

She needs accessories - I think that is why the dress looks unfinished and why the shoes seem "blah".

First of all I'd get rid of the wedding veil stapled to the front. Then I'd dye it -- that blue in the lettering behind her would be a flattering color on her. Then I'd lengthen it a little. Change out the shoes and bag.

Not many changes really.

Simple shoes - maybe a high black patent heel - and remove the netting that has exploded from her stomach, and I think it might be alright. Maybe simpler hair too. The waves just make the dress look even more bridal.

I think the shoes were supposed to keep it from looking bridal, but they're too bridesmaid looking for me. Lipstick would help, too.

Start over.

brighter, more interesting accessories would have definitely helped her out.

I'd just change the color and intensity of the accessories and put on a real color of lipstick. I seriously hate the nude lip thing. It just makes what I imagined every person who drowned in the river crossings in Oregon Trail to look like in 3rd grade.

Agree with the prom comments. She's not sixteen. Hopefully she didn't have to split the limo with her friends. She needs to give it up.

Longer hem. Different color (not pink).
And we are slowly moving away from twee.

I like it. Her curls are gorgeous. The little sparkly details catch the eye, but don't overpower the look. I think a woman should be allowed to wear a white dress without hearing that she looks bridal.

It's a cute dress - could be a few inches longer so as not to look so twee. The shoes are pure fug, though and need to be tossed our and replaced with something strappy and wonderful.

All the way to the floor, with a diamond bracelet, and silver strappies.

I remember this dress. I wore it at my Communion in the THIRD GRADE.

I don't think you need to change the color. Just get rid of the tulle and it's great. The shoes are amazing I covet them, but the black is a little heavy for the look. If they were silver, the shoe wouldn't look as cool, so you'd have to change the shoe completely. I suggest she just give them to me.

Bright lipstick and colourful shoes!!

Any white/off-white dress in this floaty organza stuff is bound to scream BRIDAL, so I don't think it had a chance. Change the color, to anything, and I think it would have worked. Also, maybe tea length, as her legs aren't her best asset (sorry, I said it, I meant, get over it).

it's just too twee

even if you took away the tulle it would still be meh and twee. anything white or any shade of easter pastel makes it look like a child's dress.

i'm with the person who said make the dress emerald green - that would look gorgeous on her.

Shoes and purse can stay, but that dress needs to go. Makes her look squat, which she's not, and it's way too young for her. YOU ARE NO LONGER 18, MS. WASHINGTON.

Also, she needs to stay the hell out of the guest judge seat on "Project Runway," as she obviously has no fricking clue.

I'm not big on these kind of dresses (80s/prom/bridesmaid/etc.), but if I were, I would probably just change the color. I'm bored.

Come on, it's cute !

Bangs. That dress was chosen to distract your eye from the high forehead.

It looks like the stylist asked for input on the length and Kerry pointed to her head, saying 'this high' in sing-song.

I like it. I love the shoes, too, but not with this dress. Maybe with knee-high boots, a wide belt, chunky necklace and earrings, and a bold bright lip color. Sauce it up a little.

I like the idea but it's a wee bit too short and also too white. I like the pale pink suggestion, though then we'd be asking her if she's on her way to her ballet recital.

The dress is not rescue-able. Too short. Tulle-vomit as @GEEMEE said. Crappy beadwork around the ribcage. And yes, please save this white color for wedding gowns and summer weather dresses of a more matte fabric. Why save it? Just put me out of its misery.

Why is she famous? She is always showing up in magazines ... I know she's an "actress" but really? what does she do?

Apart from the accessories and colour, the proportions of the dress makes her look oddly stumpy and like her head is too big for her body. On that account, I think this is unsalvageable. and the hair and makeup just make it worse.

i think the shoes and bag are fine. i'd make it longer (knee length) and make sure the bust fit properly.

Just saw a picture of her in this dress with Georgina Chapman in a fringeified version of this dress and similar black accessories. Two gorgeous ladies, but are they child-bride twins? I dunno, I guess seeing the dresses side-by-side, I prefer tulle vomit to death by fringe, but both would look infinitely better in a color.

honestly, i love the dress, but it would be better in a more champagney colour. with softer colour accessories.
OR change it to a deep blue colour, or an emerald green, then the shoes and purse wouldn't be such a problem.

the problem's the empire waist.

drop it to waist level & she no longer looks like an eight yr old w/ v e r y slowly developing progeria [albeit one who grew to normal height].

putting the waist @ normal waist level would also make her look less like she's built like a box inside a bag below her empire. if you get me.

elsewise, the black's too much for the tullevoilechiffornetcect. give her some accessories inin a deeper version of the color she's wearing--not white, but something which compliments it ]too much white & she's back to ballerina bride again] & she might have something there.

she looks nice otherwise.

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I agree with many of the commentators. Lower the waistline, and lengthen the dress and it'll be less child bride. I don't mind the tulle or the color.

Lose the tulle, make it longer, yeah, yeah.

What's bothering me is that the way she's standing, it looks like her thighs are wildly different length! Disturbing!! Stand up straight!

1. Give her thigh high black boots
2. add a cropped and fitted leather jacket
3. do something about those fake looking lips! they look like the lip chocolate you see in the $.99 valentines card in Walmart except with a horrible color.

This look can't be saved. It's too childlike, the proportions are wrong, the shoes are wrong, her wearing no jewelry makes it worse instead of better. Reboot!

This look can't be saved. It's too childlike, the proportions are wrong, the shoes are wrong, her wearing no jewelry makes it worse instead of better. Reboot!

I love that dress, it is darling and appeals to my inner five year old. Maybe a nude shoe? I like the idea of having it in a champagne color. I am torn about her hair. If she puts it up she is headed even farther down the aisle to Brideland, but it needs something. A clip? A low ponytail? Something. You can't have that much dress going on and hair that just lays there like a lazy dog.

hvent read all the preceding comments and i admit that my not-so-original ideal of changing the dress color has come up already, however: make this dress canary yellow. accessories can be coordinated with the pretty jewels being yellow-toned, or the cloth being yellow and the jewels remaining as they iz, ladiez.

The way the tulle is now, girl looks like an egg timer. Softly pleat tulle around the entire bodice for a soft frame and put the tulle on the bottom under the skirt for a slight flirty hemline. Another color but not jewel tone and not black - maybe a soft teal.

ok... let's say that the dress is good looking.. but.. my opinion is that it doesn't fit on her :/ and where are the accessories ? no earrings? necklace? rings? nothin' !

nothing good fix this, it by far does not suit her body shape and she looks like shes trying to hard

paint it black?
nah, still a prom dress.
her legs look great though.

paint it black?
nah, still a prom dress.
her legs look great though.

Her chest looks flat, she has no waist and her hips look big. And Kerry was a judge on Project Runway. @ CJ: If she put a leather jacket over this dress she would look like the Bride of Chucky.

1. I whole-heartedly agree that this is the dress to wear when "I choose me."
2. Love the Jordan Almonds!
3. The entire time she was judging Project Runway:PR I just kept thinking, "really, Kerri? You think you're qualified to object after all we've seen you bring to the red carpet (and other various carpets!)

You are getting married. You refuse to spend a bunch of money on a dress you will only wear once. You go to David's Bridal and make a beeline for the rack of synthetic confections beckoning to you from the back wall of the store. You find a floor-length white strapless number with tulle smeared all over the front. You try it on, love the way it obscures your waist and flattens your chest, spend $79.99 and it's yours. On the big day, you sport it during your ceremony, but then, in a fit of devil-may-care-new-bride mania, you run to the powder room and hack the skirt off at "party length" for the reception! Voila! Two dresses for the price of one and now it shortens your legs too! Then, you sell it to your friend Kerry Washington for $89.99 and cover the cost of the dress and shoes AND BAG! Now that's business sense!

Way too juene fille for anyone over 21. She just needs to start over; it can't be fixed.

yank the tule, drop the length about 3 inches, add cap sleeves and change this to red - voila!
and yes, she's beautiful (except not so much in this picture), but what has she done since Boston Legal?

That's a perfect dress for a vegas wedding, but it needs bling bling accessories.

It's tempting to say this is a case where she needs to just go home and try again, but that would be the easy way out, and today I feel more adventurous...

I think it could work if she had some totally cool, outrageous shoes in gold or silver, some really fun contemporary jewelry in the same colour, a sassy up-do, and some fun metallic eyeshadow in green or something. Then she needs to stand up straight. Because the key to working a dress like this is to have the right attitude. You need a posture that says "Yes, I am wearing a white cocktail dress with tulle. I felt like it. You got a problem with that?" As soon as you look uncertain the spell breaks and everyone will realise that you're wearing a cocktail dress you made by cutting up a wedding dress you found at the Salvation Army store. Someone give her SWINTON's number. She can show Kerry here how it's done.

You're perfectly right about "bridal child", it's very "little girl with big basket of flowers walking in front of the bride". First, I'd change the color. Maybe a pinkish or a yellowish shade would match perfectly her skin. Then, I would cut off that annoying tulle that covers almost her entire upper part. In fact, I'd get rid of all the tulle. Then, the length. It should be 3-4 inches longer in order to avoid her looking like she grew out of the dress. I guess the only thing that I like about it is that pearl embroidery and the fact that it's strapless. And the accessories... should we open that topic now?! She has no necklace at a strapless dress! No earrings,no nothing. And the shoes and the purse... my fingers hurt so I'll say no more.

She would have looked gorgeous with a black wolford fatal´ish dress.

She would have looked gorgeous with a black wolford fatal´ish dress.

Different color, little longer, and no tulle. Then we'd have a really nice dress.

You don't carry a purse with this dress....You carry a pillow, and you stay home with it!

Dress and shoes, pass (just). Collagen, FAIL!

If the dress were simply black and a tad longer, this would be a slam dunk.

Actually, my only problem here is I woulda gone with darker lippy.

Lose the crinolin!

Kerry Washington is beautiful, but squeezing herself into a five-year-old's dress makes her look uncomfortable and clearly a lot bigger than she actually is. I'd swap the dress for one that fits properly, take off most of the crazy tule and swap the shoes and handbad for something silver and strappy. I'd also give her lipstick with a touch of colour and pull her hair back into a classy bun. There...much better!

I would take it off her (and maybe give her some other clothes) then hand it over - nay wrap it up in layers of pink tissue paper, organza ribbons and paper flowers, and send it to my sweet little cousin Amna who would have a whale of a time playing dress-up with her little friends.

I think the outfit is actually kind of unusual and cute...on someone else. it's very young. younger even than Kerry.
Know who could rock this look? Taylor Momsen. Picture it. I'm right. :-)

i agree that it needs to be toughened up, maybe black opaque tights. she is gorgeous but this does not hit at a good spot on her legs, which i don't think are her best feature to start with. Then maybe a black leather jacket.

i dont hate the white.. i agree it needs to be longer one to two inches. I would PUT HER HAIR BACK! busy dress and busy hair do not maketh a classy Kerry. I would pop some fat diamond earrings with a silver shoe and hothothot fushia lipstick.
Done.
Hmm at the end of the day, yes black would prob make it better, but thats too easy...and boring!

aH I WOULD go a very,very light peach/apricot/blush with a fat red lip ...lil longer..keep the tulle..add more if you ask me! pop on a hot pair of silver strappy sandals and a chunky diamond necklace...aka Kate mosson the cover of UK Vogue last month!

I dig it! But her hair looks dirty... I don't dig that. :-(

Keep the tule but bring it up over one shoulder, some dark blue patent pumps and a matching clutch.

I like this dress as it is, but I agree, something needs to change.
Color?
NOT a light pink, purple, blue, brown, or yellow because then, instead of a bride, she'll look like a bridesmaid.

I think this can be fixed by a gorgeous deep turquoise or red to compliment her skin.

Okay, if we got rid of the tulle, it would be too boring! I dont think it looks like tulle vomit, i think it is cute and something I would wear. -KEEP THE TULLE-

Now for acessories:
If changed to turquoise, White peep-toe pumps with a deliciously high heel... and a white plastic squarish clutch.
If changed to red, Black peep-toe pumps with a deliciously high heel... and a black plastic squarish clutch.
She doesn't need jewlery in my opinion because it would distract from the detail in the dress.

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