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Laura Carmichael stuns in a semi-sheer LBD as she steps out with boyfriend and Downton co-star Michael Fox for the first time at the Empire Film Awards 2016

Published: 14:27 EST, 20 March 2016 | Updated: 20:15 EST, 20 March 2016

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There were rumours they were dating in January after hitting it off on Downtown Abbey.

And Laura Carmichael and Michael Fox seemed to confirm all the hype as they made their first public appearance as a couple at the Empire Film Awards 2016 on Sunday night.

The 29-year-old actress stunned in a frothy black LBD with a sheer neckline while her handsome beau looked dapper in a smart suit at London's Grosvenor House Hotel.

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Done with dainty Downton: Laura Carmichael, 29, stunned in a frothy black LBD with a semi-sheer neckline as she attended the Jameson Empire Film Awards 2016 in London on Sunday

Laura - famous for playing Lady Edith Crawley in Julian Fellowes' period drama hit - took to the red carpet in frivolous layered black midi dress.

Obviously keen to leave her former character's 1920s wardrobe firmly in the past, her frock featured a very modern sheer top-layer, which also included a large frilled embellishment on the neckline.

The A-line dress, which finished just at the knees, also featured high cinched-in waistline sheer-paneling on the decolletage.

She subtly accentuated her figure with a pair of strappy black stiletto shoes, which suited her understated yet stylish theme to a tee.

New couple alert! The Downtown Abbey actress stepped out with new beau Michael Fox, 26, on the red carpet, although they didn't pose together

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Laura Michael put on a very stylish display at the Empire Film Awards wearing a gorgeous ruffle feature dress and some simple ankle-strap heels.

We loved the sheer material of her dress and although it was an outfit devoid of color, the ruffle feature added some red-carpet worthy pizazz into the look.

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The stunning star wore her blonde hair in gentle waves down past her shoulders from an off-centre parting, whilst she only chose to define her eyes with a flash of mascara and her lips with slick of pink lipstick.

And her former Downton co-star Michael Fox proved they make one seriously well-dressed couple as he looked exceptionally suave in a classically tailored Prince Of Wales check suit.

He rocked a navy tie and waistcoat and finished off the dapper ensemble with patent shoes, contrasting the sophisticated look with a hint of stubble and subtly gelled hair.

Subtle show of skin: Obviously keen to leave her former character's 1920s wardrobe firmly in the past, her frock featured a very modern sheer top-layer, which also included a large frilled embellishment on the neckline

Dapper: The former Downtown Abbey actor looked exceptionally suave in a classically tailored Prince Of Wales check suit

In the ITV1 period drama, the actress portrays aristocratic Lady Edith Crawley, while the actor plays her lowly illiterate servant Andy Parker.

But despite the gulf in class on screen, the couple struck up a romance in real-life, with a source telling the Sun in January that Laura and Michael really hit it off during filming last year, and their relationship has now moved beyond friendship.

The insider said: 'They started off as mates but quickly realised there was chemistry there and decided to start dating.

'It’s very early days still but they are really enjoying each other’s company. The best part is that since the show ended they have had a lot more time to spend with each other.'

'Before that, most of their time together was at work.'

Frivolous creation: The Southampton born star subtly accentuated her figure with a pair of strappy black stiletto shoes and accessorized with dainty drop earrings