Kate Beckinsale shows off her dark side in sophisticated all black ensemble as she flaunts her endless legs in skin-tight leather trousers for dinner with pal in Los Angeles

She first headed to America alone in 1998 for her role in The Last Days of Disco.

And nearly 20 years on, Kate Beckinsale proved that she was perfectly at home in the States as she enjoyed a dinner date with a pal in LA, on Monday.

The 42-year-old oozed glamour as she stepped out in an all black outfit for the meal and flaunted her endless legs in a pair of skin-tight leather trousers. 

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American Girl: English actress, Kate Beckinsale proved that she was perfectly at home in the States as she enjoyed a dinner date with a pal in LA, on Monday

American Girl: English actress, Kate Beckinsale proved that she was perfectly at home in the States as she enjoyed a dinner date with a pal in LA, on Monday

Kate kept her look up-to-date with an off the shoulder bardot top, which drew attention to her delicate and narrow frame. 

And she maintained her chic black look as she accessorised with some stylish ankle boots and an patent leather handbag, which she toted proudly on the crutch of her arm.

The brunette beauty looked enviably tanned in the dark ensemble and opted to complement her sun-kissed glow with a bronze smokey eyeshadow and carefully placed contouring on her cheeks. 

Stunning: Kate kept her look up-to-date with an off the shoulder bardot top, which drew attention to her delicate and narrow frame

Stunning: Kate kept her look up-to-date with an off the shoulder bardot top, which drew attention to her delicate and narrow frame

Hell for leather: The 42-year-old oozed glamour as she stepped out in an all black outfit for the meal and flaunted her endless legs in a pair of skin-tight leather trousers
Kate maintained her chic black look as she accessorised with some stylish ankle boots and an patent leather handbag

Hell for leather: The 42-year-old oozed glamour as she stepped out in an all black outfit for the meal and flaunted her endless legs in a pair of skin-tight leather trousers

Golden girl: The brunette beauty looked enviably tanned in the dark ensemble and opted to complement her sun-kissed glow with a bronze smokey eyeshadow

Golden girl: The brunette beauty looked enviably tanned in the dark ensemble and opted to complement her sun-kissed glow with a bronze smokey eyeshadow

Show off those shoulders in a top by Alexis

Kate Beckinsale is the latest style star to embrace the off shoulder trend.

Kourtney Kardashian, Nicole Richie, Michelle Keegan, Gigi Hadid and Olivia Palermo have all been spotted rocking Bardot neckline tops so you know this is one story which is here to stay.

While a lot of the off shoulder blouses kicking around are striped and blue or lace and Bohemian, Kate opted for a more sultry version in this black look by Alexis. We love the heavily elasticated top and the frilled cuffs. Cute!

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Keeping her look low-key she scraped her glossy locks away from her face and tied them up into a messy high-ponytail. 

Kate was joined by an equally stylish gal pal, who held her hand as they walked along the street following their meal at Craig's.

She followed her friend's dark trend as she opted to wear a black chiffon shirt, which was adorned with delicate polka dots.

Off-duty outing: Keeping her look low-key she scraped her glossy locks away from her face and tied them up into a messy high-ponytail

Off-duty outing: Keeping her look low-key she scraped her glossy locks away from her face and tied them up into a messy high-ponytail

Helping hands: Kate showed off her lighter side with a delicate cream manicure
The brunette beauty sported a flawless complexion

Helping hands: Kate showed off her lighter side with a delicate cream manicure

Popular: Kate can currently be seen in Love & Friendship which has received favourable reviews

Popular: Kate can currently be seen in Love & Friendship which has received favourable reviews

Kate can currently be seen in Love & Friendship which has received favourable reviews.

But whilst she has starred in several successful movies over her long and varied career, the Pearl Harbor star recently confessed that she suffered from panic attacks and anxiety early in her career.

Reflecting on travelling to New York for a role in the 1998 film The Last Days of Disco, the brunette beauty admitted she was overwhelmed with fear about going alone.

Speaking to LA Confidential she remembered thinking, '"Oh my God, none of my friends are free, my boyfriend's busy, and my mom can't come.

'I have to go to New York and be by myself."'

But luckily for the star she managed to adjust to moving cities as she explained: 'I sort of let off into the unknown world of Whit Stillman and disco dancing...and I'm really glad I did.'  

Double trouble: Kate was joined by an equally stylish gal pal, who held her hand as they walked along the street following their meal at Craig's

Double trouble: Kate was joined by an equally stylish gal pal, who held her hand as they walked along the street following their meal at Craig's

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