By Marisa Laudadio
5:23am PDT, Sep 19, 2019
When fans picture the stars of "Downton Abbey," images of the hit PBS drama's actors and actresses wearing stunning period fashion from the 1910s and 1920s come to mind. But as the series' stars travel around Europe and the States promoting the new "Downton Abbey" movie, which hits theaters on Sept. 20, 2019, they've been showing off their very modern real-life style. Join Wonderwall.com as we drool over the press tour looks that franchise stars including Laura Carmichael (Lady Edith), Elizabeth McGovern (Lady Grantham) and Michelle Dockery (Lady Mary) — all seen here at the "Downton Abbey" film premiere in New York City on Sept. 16 — have been delivering ahead of the movie's release…
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Laura Carmichael donned a gorgeous black Oscar de la Renta gown with a metallic detail on the bodice as she was joined by boyfriend and co-star Michael C. Fox (aka Andy the footman) at the New York City premiere of "Downton Abbey" on Sept. 16, 2019.
Elizabeth McGovern looked ravishing in a red gown with a scarf neckline at the "Downton Abbey" New York City premiere at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center on Sept. 16, 2019.
Yup, that's Daisy the kitchen maid — Sophie McShera — in a glam blue sequined gown at the "Downton Abbey" New York City premiere on Sept. 16, 2019.
On-screen Crawley sisters Laura Carmichael and Michelle Dockery suited up in modern looks for the BAFTA "Downton Abbey" screening in New York City on Sept. 15, 2019.
Tom Branson wears Armani! Allen Leech and new bride Jessica Blair Herman were the most glamorous parents-to-be at the "Downton Abbey" world premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square in London on Sept. 9, 2019.
Elizabeth McGovern and on-screen son-in-law Allen Leech made a fashionable pair as they left the NBC building in New York City on Sept. 16, 2019.
No black-and-white livery for Thomas Barrow! Rob James-Collier — whose character got promoted to butler on "Downton Abbey" in the final season — donned a colorful teal tuxedo as he and girlfriend Lauren Chandiram hit the red carpet at the world premiere of the "Downton Abbey" movie in London on Sept. 9, 2019.
Yup, that's head housekeeper Mrs. Hughes in real life: Phyllis Logan looked absolutely lovely at the "Downton Abbey" New York City premiere on Sept. 16, 2019.
Raquel Cassidy looked nothing like her on-screen alter ego — the Countess of Grantham's lady's maid, Phyllis Baxter — at the "Downton Abbey" New York City premiere on Sept. 16, 2019.
Elizabeth McGovern (in pink Zac Posen), Michelle Dockery (in gold Galvan) and Laura Carmichael (in a leggy black Monse look) made a glamorous trip as they hit the red carpet together at the world premiere of the "Downton Abbey" movie at Cineworld Leicester Square in London on Sept. 9, 2019.
A metallic Galvan dress was Michelle Dockery's choice for the world premiere of "Downton Abbey" in London on Sept. 9, 2019.
Laura Carmichael wore a killer Monse dress to the world premiere of "Downton Abbey" at Cineworld Leicester Square in London on Sept. 9, 2019.
Elizabeth McGovern wore Zac Posen to the world premiere of "Downton Abbey" at Cineworld Leicester Square in London on Sept. 9, 2019.
Well, hello, Mr. Carson! Jim Carter, who plays retired butler Charles Carson in the franchise, hit the red carpet with his real-life wife, actress Imelda Staunton — who plays Queen Mary's lady in waiting Maud Bagshaw in the new "Downton Abbey" movie — at a screening of the film in Philadelphia on Sept. 17, 2019.
The Earl of Grantham would never have worn a bold green suit like this, which is what makes it so delightful to see on the actor who plays him, Hugh Bonneville. Hugh and wife Lulu Williams attended the "Downton Abbey" New York City premiere at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center on Sept. 16, 2019.
Sophie McShera (kitchen maid Daisy) and Lesley Nicol (head cook Mrs. Patmore) ditched their characters' dull gray-and-white uniforms for colorful looks as they headed to the Build Studios offices in New York City on Sept. 16, 2019, to do a "Downton Abbey" movie interview.
Penelope Wilton, who plays Isobel Crawley in the franchise, got all dressed up for the "Downton Abbey" film premiere in New York City on Sept. 16, 2019.
Another event, more great modern looks! Producer Gareth Neame, actresses Laura Carmichael (in Valentino), Lesley Nicol and Michelle Dockery (in Elie Saab), producer Liz Trubridge, writer/producer Lord Julian Fellowes and actor Hugh Bonneville posed together at the "Downton Abbey" Washington, D.C., screening at the British Ambassador's Residence on Sept. 12, 2019.
Lady Mary herself, actress Michelle Dockery, wore a chic black Elie Saab jumpsuit for a "Downton Abbey" screening at the British ambassador's residence in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 12, 2019.
Phyllis Logan, Sophie McShera, Laura Carmichael (in a black look by Victoria Beckham) and Hugh Bonneville looked nothing like their characters as they posed during a photocall for the "Downton Abbey" movie in Hamburg, Germany, on Sept. 4, 2019.
Michelle Dockery wore jeans, a white shirt and a classic Burberry trench coat as she headed out amid the "Downton Abbey" press tour in New York City on Sept. 17, 2019.
Back to the future! The "Downton Abbey" gang — Allen Leech, Jim Carter, Imelda Staunton, Kevin Doyle, Laura Carmichael, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern and Hugh Bonneville — looked great during a visit to the "Today" show studios in New York City on Sept. 16, 2019.
Allen Leech and expectant wife Jessica Blair Herman were a stunning pair at the "Downton Abbey" New York City premiere at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center on Sept. 16, 2019.
Harry Hadden-Paton — who plays Lady Edith's new husband, Bertie Pelham, 7th Marquess of Hexham, in the franchise — suited up to join wife Rebecca Night at the "Downton Abbey" New York City premiere on Sept. 16, 2019.
Lookin' good, guys! Jim Carter, Allen Leech, Michelle Dockery, Phyllis Logan, Laura Carmichael, Kevin Doyle, Elizabeth McGovern and Hugh Bonneville posed with host Andy Cohen (center) during a SiriusXM Town Hall special with the cast of "Downton Abbey" in New York City on Sept. 16, 2019.
Sophie McShera looked incredible in a glam black gown with cranberry-colored floral embellishments at the world premiere of "Downton Abbey" in London on Sept. 9, 2019.
Mrs. Patmore actress Lesley Nicol chose an LBD for the "Downton Abbey" New York City premiere at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center on Sept. 16, 2019.
Phyllis Logan, who plays stern but fair head housekeeper Mrs. Hughes in the franchise, wore a tailored suit for the "Downton Abbey" world premiere in London on Sept. 9, 2019.
Raquel Cassidy — yup, that's Baxter the lady's maid in real life — attended the "Downton Abbey" world premiere in London on Sept. 9, 2019, in a sparkly black dress.
Michelle Dockery chose a sleeveless black look for a visit to "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" in New York City on Sept. 17, 2019.
No black, white or gray uniforms here! On-screen "Down Abbey" servants Michael C. Fox (footman Andy), Phyllis Logan (head housekeeper Mrs. Hughes), Jim Carter (retired butler Mr. Carson), Lesley Nicol (head cook Mrs. Patmore), Kevin Doyle (valet-turned-footman-turned-teacher Mr. Molesley) and Sophie McShera (kitchen maid-turned-assistant cook) visited the Build Series in New York City to discuss the "Downton Abbey" movie on Sept. 16, 2019.
