Sunday 16 August 2015

Lily James cuts a sophisticated figure bids a final farewell to Downton Abbey at wrap party

Lily James cuts a sophisticated figure in a chic wrap skirt as she bids a final farewell to Downton Abbey at wrap party

Like the rest of her co-stars, Lily James' tenure on Downton Abbey has come to and end.
But the TV beauty was clearly determined to go out with a sartorial bang - as she proved when she attended the show's last-ever wrap part in central London on Saturday evening.    
Looking stunning in a fitted cocktail dress, the brunette beauty grouped with her cast-mates at The Ivy for the final time.
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Wow! Fronting a brunette look, which is a stark contrast to her Cinderella persona, Lily James was typically English rose in a floor-length black dress
Wow! Fronting a brunette look, which is a stark contrast to her Cinderella persona, Lily James was typically English rose in a floor-length black dress
Fronting a shorter brunette look, which is a stark contrast to her Cinderella persona, the star was typically English rose in her floor-length number.
Accessorising with a glittery clutch bag, she also commanded attention with her array of rings and a necklace resting atop her cleavage. 
Together, the look was both modern and timeless for the 26 year-old.  
Keeping it classy: Accessorising with a glittery clutch bag, she also commanded attention with her array of rings and a necklace resting atop her cleavage
Keeping it classy: Accessorising with a glittery clutch bag, she also commanded attention with her array of rings and a necklace resting atop her cleavage
What a line-up! Laura Carmichael, Michelle Dockery, Allen Leech, Elizabeth McGovern and Lily James - on offer on the night was a selection of Veuve Clicquot drinks
What a line-up! Laura Carmichael, Michelle Dockery, Allen Leech, Elizabeth McGovern and Lily James - on offer on the night was a selection of Veuve Clicquot drinks
Posing up a storm with the show's creator, Julian Fellowes, and his wife, Emma Joy Kitchener, she certainly dazzled in her choice of attire.
And, despite the bittersweet tone to the occasion, there was little sadness etched onto her face. 
Chances are that was because she was too busy socialising with her on-screen family, which included Laura Carmichael and Michelle Dockery. 
Posing up a storm: Pictured with the show's creator, Julian Fellowes, and his wife, Emma Joy Kitchener, Lily certainly dazzled in her choice of attire
Posing up a storm: Pictured with the show's creator, Julian Fellowes, and his wife, Emma Joy Kitchener, Lily certainly dazzled in her choice of attire
Dressed to impress: Elizabeth McGovern (L) and Lily James attend the Downton Abbey wrap party at The Ivy
Dressed to impress: Elizabeth McGovern (L) and Lily James attend the Downton Abbey wrap party at The Ivy
Glam: Michelle Dockery and her co-star, Laura Carmichael, led the celebs at The Ivy in central London on Saturday evening, where cast and crew celebrated the end of the show's final series
Glam: Michelle Dockery and her co-star, Laura Carmichael, led the celebs at The Ivy in central London on Saturday evening, where cast and crew celebrated the end of the show's final series
Wearing a chic white dress with almost-invisible straps, the actress certainly flaunted her shape in the figure-hugging design. 
Adding a pair of gold shoes that wouldn't look out-of-place in Kylie Minogue's wardrobe, she put on a very leggy display that was thoroughly modern.  
For the finishing touch she also sported some heavily-defined make-up for maximum effect.
Sex appeal: Wearing a chic white number with almost-invisible straps, the actress certainly flaunted her shape in the figure-hugging design
Sex appeal: Wearing a chic white number with almost-invisible straps, the actress certainly flaunted her shape in the figure-hugging design
Looking good: For the finishing touch she also sported some heavily-defined make-up for maximum effect
Looking good: For the finishing touch she also sported some heavily-defined make-up for maximum effect
Meanwhile, not to be out-done, her on-screen sister also amped-up the style quota. 
Blonde star Laura, 29, wore a similar style but in a contrasting colour - choosing a flattering LBD, which she sexed-up with a pair of red shoes.
Wearing her hair down in a casual centre-parting, she too looked fashionable-yet-classy, which was perfectly pitched for the bash. 
Classy: Blonde star Laura, 29, wore a similar style but in a contrasting colour - choosing a flattering LBD, which she sexed-up with a pair of red shoes
Classy: Blonde star Laura, 29, wore a similar style but in a contrasting colour - choosing a flattering LBD, which she sexed-up with a pair of red shoes
Wearing her hair down in a casual centre-parting, she too looked fashionable-yet-classy, which was perfectly pitched for the bash
Wearing her hair down in a casual centre-parting, she too looked fashionable-yet-classy, which was perfectly pitched for the bash
The red shoes: Wearing her hair down in a casual centre-parting, she too looked fashionable-yet-classy, which was perfectly pitched for the bash
Together, they were joined by a host of other stars from the smash-hit ITV series, both past and present, including Allen Leech.
The handsome TV hunk wore a black suit with a white crisp shirt and cut a dapper figure.
Also joining them was Samantha Bond, who certainly seemed to be shunning the wardrobe demands of the hit series with a plunging neckline.  
Three's a crowd: Michelle Dockery, Raquel Cassidy and Laura Carmichel at the Downton Abbey wrap party
Three's a crowd: Michelle Dockery, Raquel Cassidy and Laura Carmichel at the Downton Abbey wrap party
Handsome pair: Together, Michelle was joined by a host of other stars from the smash-hit ITV series,  including Allen Leech
Handsome pair: Together, Michelle was joined by a host of other stars from the smash-hit ITV series, including Allen Leech
Cheers! The actors - joined by Samantha Bond - raise a gl;ass to their success on the ITV dram
Cheers! The actors - joined by Samantha Bond - raise a gl;ass to their success on the ITV dram
All white on the night: Elizabeth McGovern (L) and Michelle Dockery wear matching colours 
All white on the night: Elizabeth McGovern (L) and Michelle Dockery wear matching colours 
Subsequently, she was also joined by an equally vivid Elizabeth McGovern, who was typically quirky in a black and white gown with gothic appeal.
For maximum contrast she displayed alabaster skin with a flash of bright red lipstick. 
Smiling broadly as she entered the famed venue, she also possessed no sign of sadness that the series had run its course. 
Monochrome: Elizabeth McGovern, who was typically quirky in a black and white gown with gothic appeal
Monochrome: Elizabeth McGovern, who was typically quirky in a black and white gown with gothic appeal
Viewer favourites: Penelope Wilton, Jim Carter and Michelle Dockery join forces at the private club
Viewer favourites: Penelope Wilton, Jim Carter and Michelle Dockery join forces at the private club
Sharp-suited: Sophie McShera opted for a much more modern - and androgynous - choice of outfit
Sharp-suited: Sophie McShera opted for a much more modern - and androgynous - choice of outfit
Fashionista: The brunette beauty was certainly the most cutting-edge of all the cast-members
Fashionista: The brunette beauty was certainly the most cutting-edge of all the cast-members
With the show's sixth and final series having wrapped-up filming earlier this summer, the cast gathered for the final time.
Gathering around Lord Fellowes, the past and present members of the cast looked delighted to be celebrating their success in a show that has captured the imagination of millions around the world.
Winning a plethora of awards including a BAFTA, three Golden Globes and three National Television Awards, the show has been screened in more than 100 countries globally. 
Partying together for the last time as cast-members: Jim and Michelle get close for a photo opportunity 
Partying together for the last time as cast-members: Jim and Michelle get close for a photo opportunity 
Dapper dude: Allen Leech looked much like his Downton Abbey alter-ego in his relaxed-fit suit
Dapper dude: Allen Leech looked much like his Downton Abbey alter-ego in his relaxed-fit suit
Veteran actress: Patricia Hodge cut a tailored figure in a black linen suit 
Veteran actress: Patricia Hodge cut a tailored figure in a black linen suit 
The man himself! Downton Abbey writer Julian Fellowes and his wife Emma Joy Kitchener arriving at The Ivy to celebrate the sixth and final season of the programme
The man himself! Downton Abbey writer Julian Fellowes and his wife Emma Joy Kitchener arriving at The Ivy to celebrate the sixth and final season of the programme



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