2011 Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute GalaHollywood's hottest – including Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Jessica Parker, Beyoncé – turned out to fête late, great designer Alexander McQueen

KERRY WASHINGTON

Sexy in her seafoam Escada gown with side cut-outs, the star tempers the racy look with retro-chic curls, H. Stern rock crystal earrings and a tiny Swarovski box clutch.