Helen Mirren quite literally dazzles in a pretty tea dress and on-trend bejewelled necklace at Red 2 premiere in Tokyo

By Felicity Thistlethwaite

PUBLISHED: 11:03 EST, 24 November 2013 | UPDATED: 11:33 EST, 24 November 2013

Dame Helen Mirren, 68, has reaffirmed her status as a fashion icon at the Red 2 premiere in Tokyo.

The London-born star wore a fitted, plaid-print tea dress and paired it with on-trend, oversized accessories to the event on Sunday.

Quite literally dazzling in the figure-flattering outfit and stunning accessories, Helen was overcome with laughter during the premiere and threw her head back in a fit of giggles.

Fabulous, darling: Dame Helen Mirren looked wonderful at the premiere of her latest movie Red2 in Tokyo on Sunday

Fabulous, darling: Dame Helen Mirren looked wonderful at the premiere of her latest movie Red2 in Tokyo on Sunday

Younger than her years: Helen looked simply fab in a fitted, plaid-print tea dress with simple make-up and hair

Younger than her years: Helen looked simply fab in a fitted, plaid-print tea dress with simple make-up and hair

The star was promoting the action thriller Red 2 in the heart of Tokyo, which came out in cinemas in the UK over the summer. 

 

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The actress plays a deadly assassin called Victoria in the action movie sequel, which also features Bruce Willis and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Helen’s been dubbed a style icon for many years now, and rarely puts a foot wrong on red carpets around the world.

Younger than her years: Helen looked simply fab in a fitted, plaid-print tea dress with simple make-up and hair
Younger than her years: Helen looked simply fab in a fitted, plaid-print tea dress with simple make-up and hair

Style queen: Helen’s perfectly coiffured hair matched her modest make-up and similar-coloured outfit

Struggle: The star maintained her dignity as she stepped out of the car she arrived in - but it was a struggle!

Struggle: The star maintained her dignity as she stepped out of the car she arrived in - but it was a struggle!

Only last week Helen stepped out in another hit dress at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards in London.

So this latest appearance is going to please her fans, who have come to rely on Helen for fashion tips and advice.

The over-sized, bejewelled necklace and matching ring and earrings give a nod to modern day fashion while the A-lister’s plaid dress is a simple classic.

Graceful: Thankfully Helen could laugh off her entrance to the premiere, when she struggled to get out of her car

Graceful: Thankfully Helen could laugh off her entrance to the premiere, when she struggled to get out of her car

Age ain't nothing but a number: The 68-year-old is respected around the world for dressing perfectly for her age

Age ain't nothing but a number: The 68-year-old is respected around the world for dressing perfectly for her age

Helen’s perfectly coiffured hair matched her modest make-up, and both were contrasted by her on-trend dark nail polish.

The 68-year-old is respected around the world for dressing to her age – no older, no younger.

The star spoke to InStyle about the secret to aging gracefully, admitting it was ‘inevitable’.

She said: ‘I have no idea… Just realising it’s inevitable so live with it!’

Last week: Helen looked just as amazing at last week's Evening Standard Theatre Awards held at the Savoy Hotel, London

Last week: Helen looked just as amazing at last week's Evening Standard Theatre Awards held at the Savoy Hotel, London



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i love this woman, a perfect 10 IMO :)

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She always looks fantastic, classy lady puts the young ones to shame.

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Stunning outfit! Where does she get her energy from? I'm decades younger and feel knackered most days even without travelling.

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Not her best fashion choice and the necklace and earrings together look awful. However her outfit at the Savoy was lovely.

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Forgot to mention. Love the nose.

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Since I first saw her in Boorman's Excalibur I have been in lust. Still am. She probably looks better naked. Not many can say that. Imagine the Queen's English when she tells you faster. LOL

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I want to look up her skirt!

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Very pretty.

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Not really a tea dress? To me that would be a softer printed fabric, more of a 30s/40s daytime look.

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Hmmmm....not sure about this dress, it makes her legs look a bit like Queen Lizzie's legs to me.

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