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Lily James' Style File: Every One Of The Actor's Most Show-Stopping Looks

The English rose nails it every time

By Team ELLE
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From Downton Abbey and Disney princess to Awards season favourite, see the red carpet style evolution of British actor Lily James.

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Lily James on Instagram, April 2022

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In a throwback post on Instagram, James shared a pretty, mint green co-ord look by Hervé Leger, worn high above the rooftops of Milan. The actor finished off the stylish look with nude Gianvito Rossi heels and sparkling Leda Madera jewellery.

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Lily James attends the Vanity Fair Oscars Afterparty, March 2022

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James changed out of her pink Oscars gown and into a party-ready black minidress by Fendi - paired with killer stiletto heels.

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Lily James attends the 2022 Oscars, March 2022

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The actor stunned in a baby pink Versace gown paired with Piaget jewellery.

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Lily James attends Los Angeles Finale Premiere For 'Pam & Tommy', March 2022

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We do love a 'naked dress', and this sheer halterneck gown by Roberto Cavalli was the perfect Pam Anderson tribute.

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Lily James attends Giorgio Armani 'One Night Only Dubai' event, October 2021

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Lily James knows how to nail a red carpet look, and this silver, backless dress is one of our favourite looks.

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Lily James attends Bvlgari Serpenti Seduttori Launch Event, September 2019

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You can't get more chic than this feather-trimmed black column gown by 16Arlington, paired with show-stopper Bulgari jewels.

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Lily James attends Burberry Spring Summer 2020 Show, September 2019

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The Downton Abbey star looked timelessly elegant in neutral shades contrasted with a bold red lip for the Burberry SS20 show.

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Lily James Attends Bvlgari Event in Beijing, December 2018

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The actor glowed in a subtly sparkly white crossover gown for the Bulgari Fiorever jewellery event in Beijing.

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Lily James attends the Tribeca Film Festival, April 2018

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Opting for her favourite British brand once again, Lily James stunned in an all-black tailored suit by Burberry.

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Lily James attends Baby Driver premiere in Australia, July 2017

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Lily wore a belted Alessandra Rich dress.

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Lily James attends Vogue Foundation Dinner in Paris, July 2017

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The actress wore a strappy blue/silver Burberry gown.

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Lily James attends the European premiere of Baby Driver in London, June 2017

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Lily opted for a sky-blue Burberry dress.

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Lily James attends the premiere of Baby Driver at the Ace Hotel, June 2017

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Lily wore a pretty, sweet-heart neckline midi-dress.

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Lily James attends 2016 Toronto International Film Festival, September 2016

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The actor's white Burberry dress featured a Bardot neckline and sheer panelling.

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Lily James attends the 'My Burberry Black Launch Event', August 2016

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Naturally, James looked the part in an ornate Burberry gown.

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Lily James attends the Romeo And Juliet press night, May 2016

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The British actor opted for Burberry to attend a press night.

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Lily James attends the Pride And Prejudice And Zombies European Film Premiere, February 2016

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The actor wore a cold-shoulder dress by Erdem.

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Lily James attends AOL Build Presents 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies' event, January 2016

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Lily James wore a short-sleeved top from The Row, a Galvan pencil skirt, jewellery from Monica Vinader, and gold pumps.

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Lily James attends 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies' film premiere in Los Angeles, January 2016.

Lily James wears Alexander McQueen to the Pride and Prejudice and Zombies' film premiere in Los Angeles, January 2016.
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Alexander McQueen is always a winner on the red carpet.

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Lily James at Comic Con, July 2015

Lily James at Comic Con, July 2015.
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The actor changed into a vintage-inspired black beaded gown for the event.

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