NEW YORK (Reuters) - Actress Kerry Washington,
who was nominated for an Emmy for her role in
the ABC television drama "Scandal," was named
the "World's Best Dressed Woman" by People
magazine on Wednesday.
Washington, 36, headed a list that included
Academy Award-winner Jennifer Lawrence,
singer-songwriter Solange Knowles and actresses
Jenna Dewan-Tatum and Kate Bosworth.
"I don't wear a lot of pants," Washington said in
a statement announcing the honor. "When I go
somewhere I want to know I'm going to be
comfortable and I'm dressed for the event."
People magazine Executive Editor Elizabeth
Sporkin praised Washington for her fashion
sense.
"There has been a trend this year in lady-like
fashion and I think she is almost single-
handedly responsible for it," Sporkin said in an
interview.
Although Washington nabbed the best dressed
title, Lawrence, the winner of this year's best
actress Oscar for "Silver Linings Playbook," was
cited as having the best high fashion style, and
actress Jessica Chastain, the star of 2012's "Zero
Dark Thirty" had the best red carpet style,
according to People.
Solange Knowles got top marks for style risk-
taking and confidence.
"She really does push the envelope," said
Sporkin. "No one else would even think of
putting together the looks she wears. She always
pulls it off."
"Avatar" actress Zoe Saldana had the best denim
style and actress Lily Collins was named the best
for up-and-coming style.
Actress Emma Stone, the star of "The Amazing
Spider-Man" and "The Help," won praise for her
classic style and timeless looks and television
host Nicole Richie was named best in trend-
setting style.
The celebrity magazine said it compiled the list
after getting input from its editors, its 42 million
readers and fashion directors and bloggers.
The magazine also looked back at fashion
moments of the year, citing actress Sarah Jessica
Parker's haute punk mohawk headdress by
designer Philip Treacy at the Met Ball in New
York and first lady Michelle Obama's bangs,
which she has recently grown out.
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow was named best
dressed last year.
The full list is at www.people.com/bestdressed.
(Reporting by Patricia Reaney; Editing by Eric
Kelsey and David Storey)