'Scandal' attire at The Limited

Even if you can't be Olivia Pope, you can emulate the confident, sophisticated character played by actress Kerry Washington on ABC's Scandal.

On Tuesday - two days before the Season 4 premiere - The Limited released a power-dressing, Olivia Pope-inspired collection in stores and online. The line of apparel highlights her signature style with tailored wide-leg trousers, separate jackets with strong lines and signature trims, chic feminine blouses, and heroic outerwear pieces.

Prices range from $49 to $248.

As with most of her character's clients, Washington had a hand in helping with this collection. The Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated actress teamed with costume designer Lyn Paolo, in partnership with Elliot Staples, head of design from The Limited, to develop the line inspired by Shonda Rhimes' top-rated drama.

By creating a line inspired by the show, Washington says in a statement, they are introducing "a collection that embodies the elegance and power of the Scandal aesthetic for real-life gladiators and everyday fashionistas."

"The collection is a nod to our devoted fans, to fans of fashion, and to women everywhere who are inspired to boldly pursue their passions and look good while doing it," she says.

This is the first design collaboration between a national retailer, a top-rated network television show, its costume designer, and its leading lady. It is a first for Washington and Paolo to have teamed in such a way. The duo is credited for creating powerful looks for Olivia Pope, and for inspiring fans to call themselves "gladiators in suits."

And this collection is the first Hollywood collaboration for The Limited.

"Our inspiration came from the fans . . . who were asking for a way to look like Olivia Pope," Paolo says.

Paolo describes the collection as aspirational, sophisticated, and feminine. "I truly love how each piece can work with every other piece in the collection," Paolo says.

Pope's signature wardrobe is well-represented in the line, Staples says.

"Our plaid round-collar cape seamlessly translates television to reality and captures the true essence of the consistent sophistication and style that Olivia Pope represents for confident women everywhere," Staples says. "By pairing a quintessential neutral palette with soft feminine color, we were able to create effortlessly modern and powerful looks that were easy to mix and match."

The collection speaks to fans of the show, Staples says, and to the Limited customer looking for a polished professional look.