Are you ready for a lot of photos of Kerry Washington on the red carpet? Because we’ve got them! And I’m delighted to report that if you’re a fan of patterns, this post has got you covered. That seems like a gift for us, which is the opposite of how it’s meant to work on someone’s birthday.

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