All the Reasons Lily James Is a Bona Fide Fashion It Girl

Lily James has majorly stepped into the style spotlight thanks to her starring roles in films — including the newest Cinderella and Pride and Prejudice and Zombies — as well as, of course, Downton Abbey.

There's one part of her job that Lily seems super excited about: the dresses she gets to wear on the red carpet. And what choices she has; Lily's worn pieces from Valentino, Dior, Erdem, and many more. She also has a knack for finding the perfect accessories, whether it's a perfect heel or statement clutch.

No matter the occasion, Lily — who turns 27 today — pulls out one gorgeous outfit after another. She's emerged as a bona fide fresh-faced It girl — and here are 24 reasons why.

Additional reporting by Allie Merriam

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She Nails a Red Carpet Moment
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She Nails a Red Carpet Moment

Lily looked picture-perfect in Marchesa at the 2016 Golden Globe Awards.

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Lily Wore a Modern-Day Version of Cinderella's Ball Gown
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Lily Wore a Modern-Day Version of Cinderella's Ball Gown

Her elegant icy-blue Prada number was complete with shimmering embellishments that Lily played up with sparkly drop earrings at the Mexico City premiere of Cinderella in March 2015.

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She Rocks Trends in Her Very Own Way
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She Rocks Trends in Her Very Own Way

For the February 2016 London premiere of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Lily selected a cold-shoulder dress from Erdem.

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She Knows Simple Is Often Best
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She Knows Simple Is Often Best

In March 2015, Lily's look was all about the details, from the rows of buttons and silk-paneled sleeves on her Dior dress to her scarlet Aquazzura heels.

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She's Always Had Princess Style

The actress shared this #TBT photo of her channeling Jasmine.

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She Loves a Good Clutch

Lily was super excited about her Olympia Le-Tan Cinderella book clutch.

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Balenciaga Is Her Premiere Pick
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Balenciaga Is Her Premiere Pick

Her structured Balenciaga metallic column dress was the perfect mix of silver and gold back in March 2015.

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She Shops British
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She Shops British

Lily wore a powder-blue Mary Katrantzou dress to a Berlin photocall in February 2015.

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She's Nailed Festival Style, Too
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She's Nailed Festival Style, Too

Lily turned heads when she made a dressed-down, festival-appropriate appearance at Glastonbury in June 2015.

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She's a Dolce & Gabbana Girl, Too
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She's a Dolce & Gabbana Girl, Too

The actress switched things up for a New York City screening of Cinderella in March 2015, opting for a long-sleeved leather jacquard mini from Dolce & Gabbana.

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She Loves a Good LBD
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She Loves a Good LBD

She completed her satin long-sleeved mini, which is from Mugler's Spring '15 collection, with strappy sandals.

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She Knows the Classics
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She Knows the Classics

Lily wore a belted Ralph Lauren shirtdress to a soiree at Wimbledon in June 2015.

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She Knows the Importance of Color
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She Knows the Importance of Color

For a February 2015 event in Milan, the actress rocked a red halter dress from Gucci's Spring 2015 collection, completing her look with strappy Christian Louboutin Viennana sandals.

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She Gets Romantic Style
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She Gets Romantic Style

Lily paired her Spring '15 floral Erdem dress with Jimmy Choo Elsa sandals in Milan in February 2015.

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Her Street Style Is Luxe and Totally Cool
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Her Street Style Is Luxe and Totally Cool

She completed an embellished leather top with loose, lightweight trousers, peep-toe pumps, and a wool coat on her way to BBC Radio in London in March 2015.

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She Posts Photos Online Purely to Show Off Shoes

She was so excited about the Christian Louboutin heels she wore to the Los Angeles premiere of Cinderella in March 2015.

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She Goes Classic With Shape
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She Goes Classic With Shape

She completed her March 2015 Dior look with rose-embellished heels.

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She's a Master at Vintage Style, Too
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She's a Master at Vintage Style, Too

Lily proved she could pull off early-20th-century styling as Lady Rose on Downton Abbey.

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She Can Dial Up the Sex Appeal
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She Can Dial Up the Sex Appeal

Lily looked radiant at the January 2016 premiere of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies in Alexander McQueen.

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She Digs Valentino
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She Digs Valentino

For a Cinderella press conference in Tokyo in April 2015, Lily chose Valentino's cosmic-print dress, completing her look with beige and gold T-strap pumps.

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And Altuzarra
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And Altuzarra

Surrounded by her gorgeous Cinderella costumes in March 2015, she matched a gingham button-down with a striped pencil skirt.

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She Has Friends in High-Fashion Places
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She Has Friends in High-Fashion Places

Lily joined Vogue editor Anna Wintour at the Spring 2015 Marchesa show. Talking about the experience, Lily told ASOS Magazine, "I’d had a couple of drinks beforehand so I was pretty relaxed. She was so nice. She cracked a few jokes and pointed out dresses that she thought I could wear to the Cinderella premiere. Honestly, she was really cool."