Monday 16 May 2022 11:13 PM Downton Abbey's Michelle Dockery is joined by Laura Carmichael on the Today ... trends now 24 hours ago, she shimmered in a silver gown for the premiere of Downton Abbey: A New Era premiere in New York. And on Monday, leading lady Michelle Dockery traded the show-stopping ensemble for an equally elegant co-ord as she exited NBC Studios in the Big Apple. The actress, 40, was joined by her Downton co-star Laura Carmichael for an appearance on the Today show, where the historical drama film was bound to dominate conversation. Stateside: Downton Abbey's Michelle Dockery (right) looked classy in a blazer and skirt co-ord as she was joined by co-star Laura Carmichael (left) for an appearance on the Today show in New York on Monday Michelle, who reprised her role as central character Lady Mary Crawley in the movie, looked classy in a cream blazer, which featured pleats from the centre down to the hem. The garment was teamed with a satin, asymmetrical skirt and she elevated her frame with studded white sandals. Laura, 35, also opted for neutral hues for her television interview, slipping a tan, sleeveless trench coat over a black top. The star, who is the persona behind Lady Edith Crawley, rounded off her look with open-toe black heels, which boasted a towering wedge heel. Co-stars: The actress, 40, traded Sunday night's show-stopping ensemble at the Downton Abbey: A New Era premiere for an equally elegant co-ord as she exited NBC studios in the Big Apple Appearance: Michelle, who reprised her role as central character Lady Mary Crawley in the movie, looked classy in a cream blazer, which featured pleats from the centre down to the hem Busy bee: The garment was teamed with a satin, asymmetrical skirt and she elevated her frame with studded white sandals Downton stars: Laura, 35, also opted for neutral hues for her television interview, slipping a tan, sleeveless trench coat over a black top Downton Abbey: A New Era, will see the Crawley family head to the South of France to uncover a mystery at a villa bestowed to Dowager Countess of Grantham, Violet Crawley, while an ambitious director plans to make a film at Downton. Michelle spoke about returning to the character of Lady Mary after the historical drama series came to an end in December 2015 and the Downton Abbey film came out in 2019. She told Radio Times: 'It's really rare that you get back into the shoes of a character that you've played for so many years. It's been three years since the last [Downton Abbey] film and we've all been doing work in between. 'It's great to come back to something that is so familiar, and it saves a lot of time in the beginning because there's not as much preparation.' Quite the change: Michelle spoke about returning to the character of Lady Mary after the historical drama series came to an end in December 2015 and the Downton Abbey film came out in 2019 Success: At Sunday night's premiere, Michelle shimmered in a figure-hugging dress, which featured long sleeves and sparkly detailing in abundance At Sunday night's premiere, Michelle shimmered in a figure-hugging dress, which featured long sleeves and sparkly detailing in abundance. The star, whose role as Mary has seen her previously nominated for a Golden Globe Award and three consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress, kept her striking bob poker straight and sported an immaculate face of makeup courtesy of Mary Wiles for Pat McGrath Labs. Laura meanwhile slipped her figure into a strapless black dress, which boasted a bandeau top half and a ruffled skirt, the length of which allowed a glimpse of her dainty shoes. Fashion forward: Laura meanwhile slipped her figure into a strapless black dress, which boasted a bandeau top half and a ruffled skirt, the length of which allowed a glimpse of her dainty shoes All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility