Downton Abbey Stars: Off-Set Fashion
Forget the corsets! Check out Michelle Dockery, Joanne Froggatt, Jessica Brown Findlay et al's real-life looks
Rex FeaturesLily James was a vision in monochrome at the 2014 Olivier Awards. There is definitely a rising fashion star in our midst.
Rex FeaturesAt the opening night of the The Glamour Of Italian Fashion exhibition at the Victoria & Albert museum in London, Laura Carmichael positively stunned in this gorgeous cutaway detail dress. Go, Lady Edith!
PAAt a charity gala in London, Michelle Dockery went for ladylike glamour in this classic A-Line midi dress and chic up-do.
PASophie McShera opted for a short and sweet white mini dress with blue jewel detailing around the neckline.
PALily James, meanwhile, stunned in a dramatic red and black lace gown by Valentino.
Rex FeaturesMichelle Dockery officially has ladylike style sewn up. For the LOVEGOLD luncheon held in her honour at the Chateau Marmont in LA, the Downton star wore a black and butter yellow Barbara Casasola gown, complete with black heels and eye-catching David Yurman jewels. Perfection.
GettyWe love Laura Carmichael’s edgy off-set style and this fun and flirty brocade black mini dress looks great paired with retro sheer tights and velvet heels.
PA PhotosOur best dressed cast member at the Downton Abbey ChildLine ball? Michelle Dockery, who was every inch the English rose in this lace-trimmed camisole dress.
PA PhotosWell hello there, Mrs Bates! Joanne looks super chic in this off-the-shoulder number – it’s the silhouette of the season, dontcha know.
Rex FeaturesThe midi skirt is still the hot hemline to have and Michelle pulls it off so elegantly in LA.
Rex FeaturesLaura Carmichael changed up her look with this sleek pair of printed trousers and a loose, silk top.
Rex FeaturesJoanne stayed cool in this white bow-trim dress, which she paired with classic nude heels. Very English Rose.
Rex FeaturesJoanne Froggatt’s style just keeps getting better. This Camilla and Marc brocade skirt ensured she’s glam enough for that LA crowd.
Rex FeaturesNot a maid’s apron here. Sophie McShera scrubbed up in a floral frock from Zara. This piece has been a bit of an A-list favourite of late, with Mollie Sims, Holly Willoughby and Kim Sears all sporting it too.
Rex FeaturesPlay it again Laura Carmichael - we love this piano-key trim shift dress and that ruffled hair do.
Rex FeaturesMichelle Dockery might star in a period drama, but when it comes to fashion, she’s a thoroughly modern girl. For the LA press conference to celebrate the fourth series, the actress wore this grey and black short suit from Elie Saab, and finished it off with a splash of red lipstick and Jean-Michel Cazabat’s Ella pumps.
Rex FeaturesMichelle Dockery opted for this natty plum shift dress with a folded neckline for a Downton Abbey Q&A in LA. Purple isn’t an easy colour to accessorise but the actress hit the spot with a gold clutch bag and black pumps.
Rex FeaturesJoanne Froggatt clashed her prints at an LA Downton event, wearing this zig-zag and polka-dot grey dress.
Rex FeaturesLaura Carmichael looked like an thoroughly modern girl at this metallic striped maxi dress.
PAAt the Empire Film awards, Joanne Froggatt worked a tailored pink suit on the red carpet.
PA PhotosThe blonde actress opted for a fit and flare frock in one of spring's hottest hues: orange.
PA PhotosBut you can't beat Joanne Froggatt's simple, understated take on evening dressing. She wore this all-black outfit to the press night party for West End play Uncle Vanya.
PA PhotosLaura Carmichael, who stars alongside <a href=https://beautysale.store/celebrity/biographies/anna-friel target=_new>Anna Friel[/i] in the classic Chekhov play, also went for a failsafe LBD for press night. Note the leather trim and directional heels, though – there’s nothing ‘safe’ about this edgy look!
PA PhotosIn a flirty full-skirted dress and a generous slick of red lipstick, Downton Abbey mum <a href=https://beautysale.store/celebrity/biographies/elizabeth-mcgovern target=_new>Elizabeth McGovern</a> was trés chic, and anything but her 51 years of age, at the US photocall for the new series.
PA PhotosJoanne Froggatt certainly knows how to work 20s style. She may be downstairs in a maid’s uniform on the Downton set, but in California she was every inch fashion aristocracy.
PA PhotosMichelle Dockery wowed in a pretty but low-key little black dress and minimal accessories, matched with her gorgeously glossy brunette curls and über glamorous make-up.
PA PhotosMichelle Dockery might spend a lot of her time in period garb, but when it comes to her off-set wardrobe, she's a thoroughly modern woman. In New York on The Late Show With David Letterman, Michelle opted for an easy-wear plum jacket and skinny jeans.
PA PhotosMichelle Dockery seems as at home in high fashion as she is in her jeans. Not even the Armani Privé front row was daunting for her, as she managed to wow in this cropped jacket and trouser suit by the designer.
PA PhotosMichelle Dockery wasn’t satisfied with any ordinary little black dress, opting instead for this directional asymmetric number with a satin finish and a shiny patent sash.
Rex FeaturesProving that she’s got her finger firmly on the fashion pulse, Michelle Dockery took a risk and went for a midi hemline. She pulled it off with aplomb too, thanks in part to her minimal jewellery and chic up-do.
PA PhotosJessica Brown Findlay seems to share character Sybil’s penchant for daring outfits. At a Christmas performance of The Nutcracker, the actress wasn’t afraid to stand out from the crowd, looking like she meant business in this strong-shouldered, plunging neckline blouse.
PA PhotosJessica Brown Findlay can do boho with the best of them! She wore this floaty, midi dress with a narrow detail belt to the premiere of War Horse and, yes, we were impressed.
PA PicturesJessica Brown Findlay’s maxi dress could easily have gone so wrong but thanks to that cute lace collar (very Downton) and a splash of vivid lippy, the actress pulled it back from the brink.
PA PhotoA bit of cut-out detail never goes amiss, as Jessica Brown Findlay proved with this cream-coloured, button-up dress at the photo call for her movie, Albatross.
PA PhotosJessica Brown Findlay got back to her period drama roots, wearing this theatrical Alessandra Rich gown - and she looked just gorgeous.
PA PhotosDo try and take your eyes off Dan Stevens for one moment – just so you can ogle Laura Carmichael’s very chic shirt dress and killer studded ankle boots. We don’t think Edith would approve!
Rex FeaturesJoanne Froggatt spends all her time in a maid’s uniform on Downton, so it’s good to see her glamming up off set. The actress wore this long, regal Victoria Beckham number to the BAFTAs and complemented it with a head of Hollywood curls.
PA PhotosThe Downton Abbey girls are nothing if not unpredictable. While Laura Carmichael played it safe in a Peter-Pan-collared, velvet dress at the Virgin Media Shorts Awards, Joanne Froggatt was a bit more of a rebel, wearing a tie-dye mini dress.
Getty ImagesDownton Abbey’s resident matriarch is certainly not matronly when it comes to fashion. At the BAFTAs, Elizabeth McGovern showed off her figure in this strapless, fishtail gown and rose-embellished bodice by Jacques Azagury.
PA PicturesElizabeth McGovern doesn’t naturally embrace bright colours, so we were ecstatic to see her in this rose appliqué party dress at the BAFTA tea party.
Rex FeaturesAlways classy, Elizabeth McGovern wore a midnight blue bouclé coat to a pre-BAFTAs party.
Getty ImagesElizabeth McGovern was looking suitably grand in a royal blue and black strapless dress at the Golden Globes. Of course, having Hugh Bonneville on her arm was always going to help.
