Rooney Mara's red carpet hits
Carol actress Rooney Mara has one of the most impeccable, yet unique, senses of style we've seen in years.
The star especially excels on the red carpet, and her defining trait is her vampy, dark lips and love of gothic style. Often favouring sheer sultry dresses with thigh-high splits or lace detailing, she proves you don't have to be outwardly over-the-top when it comes to standing out at an event.
From structured dresses to androgynous co-ords, we have put together a style file for one of the coolest actresses of our time. Click through Rooney's most fashionable moments since her first big appearance in 2009 up until the current day here.
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Getty ImagesRooney proves she is the Queen of red carpet style once again. This off-the-shoulder black number looked perfect with her signature vampy lip and slicked-back updo.
Rex FeaturesRooney is the master when it comes to sheer black dresses. We love the high-waisted underwear and stripped-back beauty look she wore with this LBD.
Getty ImagesRooney's latest look sure has the wow factor. Her stunning lace and silk little black dress totally stole the show during the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala.
Getty ImagesRooney Mara has quickly become one of our new style icons. This elegant cream matching co-ord looked perfect with a vampy burgundy lip and black shoes.
Getty ImagesThe actress tried out the latest up-do, the pun (that's half ponytail, half bun) and a dark sultry lace dress for a special event honouring Cate Blanchett.
Getty ImagesThis look is matador style with a fashionable edge. Rooney wore this interesting combo to a red carpet event in November 2015.
Getty ImagesAt the premiere for Carol in October 2015, Rooney wore a black dress with peplum detailing.
Getty ImagesThis outfit she wore to the world premiere of Pan has to be one of our favourites so far. The sheer detail and sparkly finish are perfect for a special festive party.
Getty ImagesHow chic is this gorgeous white lace structured dress that the star wore in the summer? This look really showed off Rooney's impeccable taste and style credentials.
Getty ImagesRooney Mara is a huge fan of stand-out dresses. This one she rocked at a Chanel event in December 2014 is a perfect example.
Getty ImagesThis excellent black co-ord crop top and high-waisted lace sheer skirt showed off Rooney's incredible abs and her awesome taste in clothes.
Getty ImagesBack in 2013 at the premiere for Her the star wore a sheer lace white dress with a matching cape, and it seriously worked.
Getty ImagesThe actress wore a white lace dress with a thigh-high split to the Met Ball in 2013. We also adore her vampy blackcurrant lip colour.
Getty ImagesThis tailored ensemble was chic, stylish and looked great with a scraped-back hairstyle.
Getty ImagesThis gorgeous knee-length piece with oversized shoulder detailing worked like a dream for a special red carpet event.
Getty ImagesRooney does suits and two-pieces just as well as she does special party-ready dresses. Here she is at a film premiere in 2013 in a head-to-toe black outfit.
Getty ImagesRocking the one-shouldered trend with ease, Rooney appeared at the Met Ball in 2012 looking like a total goddess.
Getty ImagesWhat an incredible dress! Delicate, elegant and extremely flattering, this gown made the actress stand out in the best possible way at the 2012 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Getty ImagesThis gown gives the classic LBD a stylish and modern twist with its pretty neckline and bow detailing. Rooney wore this to the Golden Globe Awards in 2012.
Getty ImagesJust finding her feet in the fashion world, Rooney wore a black and gold outfit to a luncheon in 2012.
Getty ImagesShowing off those incredible abs again, the star rocked sport luxe to a photocall event in Berlin.
Getty ImagesA pretty shimmering peach dress suited Rooney's skin tone perfectly at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards in 2011.
Getty ImagesThe star kept warm in a black jacket, which she wore over a monochrome dress to the film premiere of Tanner Hall.
Rex FeaturesRooney looked youthful and pretty back in 2010 at the premiere for A Nightmare On Elm Street. We like her cute headband, too.
Getty ImagesShe wore a red and white outfit to a premiere in 2009, and finished off her look with some nude sandals.
Getty ImagesRooney opted for a mix match of prints and long locks at a red carpet event in 2009.
Rex FeaturesMaking one of her first event appearances, the star sported a cream minidress, pink tights and some flat beige boots.
