How to Steal Olivia Pope's Style on a Budget ...

Scandal's Olivia Pope is taking over the fashion industry one episode at a time. From the way she makes work attire look fun to her gorgeous dinner gowns, it's no surprise that gladiators and fashion lovers have taken note of her killer style. One thing's for sure: No one rocks a trench coat or power suit better than Olivia Pope. There are times when I'm more invested in her fabulous outfit choices than the actual storyline. Here's how you can dress like the baddest gladiator in town without her Hollywood budget. Your first day of work fashion crisis has been handled.

1 Sleek Black Trousers Are a Must for Scandal Lovers

Sleek Black Trousers Are a Must for Scandal Lovers Get Lee Classic Fit Pants here: lee.com

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2 Tan Trousers Are Just as Stylish!

Tan Trousers Are Just as Stylish! Get Liz Claiborne® Sophie Secretly Slender™ Trouser-Leg Pants here: jcpenney.com

3 Olivia Pope is Known for Her Love of Structured Blazers

Olivia Pope is Known for Her Love of Structured Blazers Get Pink Queen's Black Modern Womens Long Sleeves Slim Formal Blazer here: pinkqueen.com

4 She's Also Big on Jackets That Show off Her Curves

She's Also Big on Jackets That Show off Her Curves Get Forever 21's Button-Front Blazer here: forever21.com

5 If Wearing All Black Isn't Your Thing, You Can Be a Rebel by Color Blocking Neutral Colors

If Wearing All Black Isn't Your Thing, You Can Be a Rebel by Color Blocking Neutral Colors Get Forever 21's Open-Front Collarless Blazer here: forever21.com

6 Olivia Taught Us That Street Style Starts with Your Coat

Olivia Taught Us That Street Style Starts with Your Coat Get She In's Grey Long Sleeve Single Button Tweed Coat here: shein.com

7 It Also Extends to Your Blouse

It Also Extends to Your Blouse Get Target's Button Down Shirt w/ Split Hem here: target.com

8 Seriously, You Can Never Have Too Many Button-down Shirts

Seriously, You Can Never Have Too Many Button-down Shirts Get Forever 21's Snap-Buttoned Western Shirt here: forever21.com

9 Rock a Tailored Dress to Your Next Black Tie Event

Rock a Tailored Dress to Your Next Black Tie Event Get ASOS' Sleeveless Shift Dress with Tie Waist Detail here:
us.asos.com

10 If You Ever Find Yourself at the President's Birthday Gala, Wear a Gown like This

If You Ever Find Yourself at the President's Birthday Gala, Wear a Gown like This Get the B. Darlin Strapless Sequin Bodice Gown here: dillards.com

11 Fact: Your Outfit is as Hot as the Pumps You Wear It with

Fact: Your Outfit is as Hot as the Pumps You Wear It with Get Jessica Simpson's Malia Pumps
here: macys.com

12 Mary Janes Are Really in Right Now

Mary Janes Are Really in Right Now Get the Chinese Laundry Next To Me Mary Jane Pumps here: macys.com

13 Fitted Dresses Are about to Become Your New Best Friend

Fitted Dresses Are about to Become Your New Best Friend Get Jones New York's Faux-Wrap Dress here: macys.com

14 Handle Those Dreadfully Long Meetings in a Sleek Dual Tone Pantsuit

Handle Those Dreadfully Long Meetings in a Sleek Dual Tone Pantsuit Get Le Suit® 3-Button Notch-Collar Tweed Jacket and Solid Melange Pant Suit here: jcpenney.com

15 Every Woman Needs a Statement Piece. Let This Skirt + Blazer Combo Be It

Every Woman Needs a Statement Piece. Let This Skirt + Blazer Combo Be It Get Le Suit® Shawl-Collar Tweed Skirt Suit here: jcpenney.com

16 This is a Sexy Play on Olivia's Love for Trench Coats

This is a Sexy Play on Olivia's Love for Trench Coats Get Mango's Double-breasted dress here: shop.mango.com

17 This Coat is Lightweight Enough to Rock in the Spring, Summer and Fall!

This Coat is Lightweight Enough to Rock in the Spring, Summer and Fall! Get Modcloth's Trench Dressing Coat here: modcloth.com