Carey Mulligan’s sense of style is as talked-about as her daring appearances in films like An Education, Drive, and, most recently, The Great Gatsby.
The young actress has the ability to completely change her look from one red carpet appearance to the next. Her ensembles run the gamut from youthful and charming to grown-up and sophisticated – but she doesn’t shy away from edgy, artistic, or avant-garde looks either. Whether she’s sporting vintage Dior or a Lanvin tux jacket, Carey Mulligan’s bold approach to fashion always inspires.
Mulligan’€™s look is childlike and whimsical in a voluminous Dior Couture gown, which she pairs with loose locks and bright-red lips.
Mulligan takes urban sophistication to the red carpet in a cutout Balenciaga dress and luscious strappy heels.
A revealing Nina Ricci bustier, black pair of trousers, and Saint Laurent heels take this wholesome look to a sexier level.
She might be making a red carpet appearance, but Mulligan looks poised for boardroom domination in this sophisticated look by Victoria Beckham.
An off-shoulder Vionnet gown featuring a skirt with a picture-window cutout looks royally righteous on Mulligan for her movie premiere appearance.
Not many would dare such an eye-catching ensemble, but Mulligan’s confidence restores our faith in her ability to wear pretty much anything and look sensational.
A simple red Lanvin dress with a sweetheart neckline hugs Mulligan’€™s slim figure in all the right places, making this one of her more womanly looks.
The bold shoulders and contrasting lapels on Mulligan’s Lanvin tux jacket and her sky-high Brian Atwood heels help mold her image as one of Hollywood’s most powerful players.
A decadent Prada gown sports thousands of hand-embroidered ‘paillettes’, adding even more drama to this sophisticated look.
For an unforgettable look, Mulligan turns to a glittering chocolate-colored Chanel Couture combination.
Mulligan channels 1960s glamour in a beehive hairdo and flowing floral-printed gown by Erdem.
Even in a more casual ensemble by Nina Ricci, Mulligan still looks put together and chic. By embracing classic pieces, she captures an effortless look.
Mulligan’€™s lovely Preen dress with full ball skirt is given added interest when paired with a bright-blue pair of YSL pumps.
This form-fitting purple dress by Roland Mouret makes Mulligan look professional, hip, and effortlessly sophisticated.
Mulligan looks modern and fresh in a frock by the fashion industry’s latest critical darling, Christopher Kane.
Mulligan looks modern and fresh in a frock by the fashion industry’€™s latest critical darling, Christopher Kane.
A loose Vionnet halter-neck dress is splashed with abstract geometric prints, making this a keen choice for an art-house darling like Mulligan.
Barely-there makeup, razor-cropped locks, and a sunny-yellow sundress make this one of Mulligan’s most youthful looks to date.
Mulligan radiates goodness and charm in a silky Prada dress, printed with a beautiful beach scene.
Though wild patterns are not outside of Mulligan’€™s repertoire, she looks especially chic in a more modernized version like this dress by Peter Pilotto.