They're used to a TV wardrobe of fabulous ball gowns for Downton's various engagements.
So there was a certain standard to be met on Thursday night, as leading ladies Laura Carmichael, 28, and Elizabeth McGovern, 53, turned out for The Downton Abbey Ball.
Held at the Savoy Hotel in London, the charity event saw the ladies of the Abbey slip into slinky black dresses on the night to uphold the glamour of the period drama.
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Black beauties: Leading ladies Laura Carmichael (left) and Elizabeth McGovern (right) wore elegant black dresses to The Downton Abbey ball on Thursday night
It was set to be a suitably fabulous event as the famous hotel laying on a lavish fine dining and even a Downton Cabaret, performed by the cast.
The actresses were certainly razzle-dazzling on the night, with Laura - who plays Lady Edith Crawley in the ITV show - putting on an effortlessly elegant display in a two tiered dress.
The one-shoulder number cut into sultry side splits and skimmed neatly over her shape to reveal caged heels on her feet.
Show-stopper: Laura, who plays Lady Cora Crawley in the ITV programe, kept up appearances in the one-shoulder dress
Photo-ready: Laura ditched her 1920s garbs in favour of a figure-hugging dress with side splits
All that glitters: The actress razzle dazzled in her black sequin dress to arrive at the ball
Picture perfect: She may play the lady of the house in the ITV show, but Elizabeth looked more like one o! f the sisters
Timeless: The starlet, even close up, looked perfectly polished with her make-up in tact
Slender: Elizabeth proudly dressed her slender shape in the floor-sweeping dre! ss
Meanwhile, her! on-screen mother Elizabeth - more commonly known as Lady Cora Crawley - wore a sensational sequin number.
The 53-year-old was confident in the cowl-neck gown, that swept the floor as she made quite the entrance on Thursday night.
She kept her hair in a familiar 1920s style - the era in which fans last left Downton - with it curled about her ears in a bob, with a statement clip on one side.
The cast: (From left) Jim Carter, Matt Barber, Laura Carmichael, Sophie McShera, Lesley Nicol, Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Allen Leech, Samantha Bond, Phyllis Logan and Rob James-Collier attended too
Work wife: Hugh Bonneville (left) and Elizabeth McGovern (right) couldn't resist a few pictures for the family album
Modern day charm: Actors Hugh Bonneville (left) and Jim Carter (right) sharpened up in their modern day finery
Jokers: The due wore bow ties with their dapper black dinner suits on Thursday night
Scrub up well: Downton's lads Rob James-Collier (left) and Allen Leech (right) showed their cheeky sides
Fans of the show were able to purchase tickets for £500 for the fundraising event, which is in aid of homeless charity Centrepoint.
They were also able to see a different side to their favourite stars, with characters including Robert Crawley (Hugh Bonneville), Charles Carson (Jim Carter) and Thomas Barrow (Rob James-Collier) in their more modern finery for the night.
Hugh couldn't resist a few pictures with work wife Elizabeth, who plays the lady to his man of the house in the popular drama.
Thumbs up: Rob James-Collier wore a charcoal checkered suit offset by a red patterned shirt
Pretty in patterns: Sophie McShera, Daisy in the show, wore a cute patterned dress for the event
Suddenly upstairs: Downstairs Downton star Sophie was out of her dowdy work clothes
Glammed up: House worker Mrs Hughes, or actress Phyllis Logan, was transformed on Thursday
Polished: Renowned actor Colin Salmon got in on the Downton action for the evening
Ball attire: Samantha Bond pulled out her e! legant dinner gloves for the occasion
Twenties dress: Meanwhile, Lisa Maxwell wore a flapper-style dress in homage to the period drama
Downton fan: Little Mix star Leigh Ann Pinnock outed herself as a closet Downton fan
Red lip look: The Little Mix starlet mixed up a black dress with a striking red lipstick
Slender starlet: Pinnock displayed her lithe frame in the floor-skimming number
Ladies' men: Allen Leech and Rob James-Collier enjoyed the 1920s-style entertainment
Gorgeous guest: Guests were invited to sit round for a lavish dinner on Thursday night
A handsome appearance: Elizabeth McGovern and Jim Carter caught up over an evening feast
Special guest: Lady Kitty Spencer (right), niece of Princess Diana, put in an ultra-glamorous appearance
Glamorous: She wore a nude-coloured dress that draped behind her as she walked
Special entertainment: Jim Carter and Allen Leech took the stage for a special performance
Musical number: The duo entertained the crowds with a little musical number, it seemed
Double act: Allen Leech and Rob James-Collier stole the show on Thursday night
Fun times: At the table, Hugh was safely seated and not forced to take the stage
Top act: At one point, Samantha Bond was the centre of attention as she took the stage
Bid up: The auction included many desirable items with the aim of raising plenty of money for charity
Comedy duo: Allen was giving an animated delivery as Rob took a back seat
Speech! Tim Henman looked like he had a big part in the charity auction that occurred on the night
Congratulations: Rob James-Collier and Allen Leech congratulate a winning bidder on the night
Mingling with the masses: Samantha Bond and Colin Salmon talked shop at the glamorous venue
Hanging out: Leigh-Anne caught up with former Made In Chelsea star Ollie Locke
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