Kerry Washington's Elegant Dress Had a Seasonal Detail Reese Witherspoon and Jessica Alba Wear, Too 

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Not ready to give up dresses yet? No worries—Kerry Washington just showed us exactly how to bring style into fall.

While out and about in New York, the actress was spotted in a gorgeous green dress that featured plenty of statement details, including patch pockets, a belted waist and short sleeves. She styled the look with beige pointe shoes and a shoulder bag.

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Short-sleeved dresses have been a popular choice recently with stars like Reese Witherspoon and Jessica Alba – the style is ideal for those who want a bit more coverage than a spaghetti strap or strapless dress. A dress combined with pointed heels is simply an elegant look, while a hands-free handbag is always a practical choice.

Keep reading for more combo pieces inspired by her latest Washington outfit that you can easily wear now and all fall long at Amazon, Nordstrom, Madewell, and more—prices start at just $20.

Kerry Washington outfit draft

• Short-sleeved dresses: Anrabess short-sleeved dress, HRK 39.99; amazon.com
• Zoe and Claire combined short-sleeved dress, HRK 88; nordstrom.com
• Nordstrom pleated A-line dress, HRK 99; nordstrom.com
• Shoulder bags: FashionPuzzle Chevron Quilted Crossbody Bag, HRK 19.95; amazon.com
• Madewell The Essential Mini Bucket Tote, $109.99 (orig. $138); madewell.com
• Mango shoulder bag, HRK 79.99; mango.com
• Pointed-toe shoes: Amazon Essentials pointed-toe ballet flats, HRK 23.70; amazon.com
• Joy in Love pointed toe heels, HRK 48.99; amazon.com

Reese Witherspoon’s knit dress is a timeless accessory for all seasons — even Oprah wears the style

Anrabess dress with short sleeves

Amazon

$40 on Amazon

A short-sleeved dress like this $40 dress from Amazon is smart for unpredictable fall weather. Oversized short sleeves cover your shoulders, while the ends include ruffles for a romantic vibe. The V-neckline shows off a little skin, and the silhouette has three tiers for added flow. Depending on the weather, I would wear it with socks and white sneakers or leggings and boots. It is available in 17 colors, including green, black and red.

FashionPuzzle Chevron Quilted Shoulder Bag

Amazon

$20 on Amazon

Meghan Markle, Taylor Swift and Oprah are just some of the famous faces who adore shoulder bags. This quilted tote is on sale today for just $20, and it comes with two main compartments that are secured with zippers to keep your belongings safe. The shoulder strap is adjustable for a custom fit, which is important to me due to my shorter stature. One customer likes the bag’s versatility: “You can dress it up and dress it up.”

Amazon Essentials ballet flats on sale

Amazon

$24 on Amazon

An easy way to dress up your outfit? Flat pointe shoes like this pair from Amazon that I’m adding to my cart right away. While heels may not be the most practical for everyday wear, these shoes feature a padded memory foam insole and a heel cushion that cushions your feet for added comfort. They are available in faux suede and faux leather – calfskin looks like an elegant alternative to leather. And they have a small quarter-inch heel, which means they’ll dress up your outfit no matter what you pair them with.

Colder weather is around the corner. Make sure your dresses get a seasonal upgrade with these Washington-inspired short-sleeve styles, pointy-toe shoes, and shoulder bags.

Nordstrom pleated A-line dress

Nordstrom

$99 at Nordstrom

Madewell The Essential Mini Bucket Tote

Madewell

Orig. $138 $110 at Madewell.com

Mango shoulder bag

Amazon

$80 at Mango.com

Zoe and Claire Short Sleeve Combined Dress

Nordstrom

$88 at Nordstrom

Joy in Love Pointed heels

Amazon

$49 on Amazon

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