Elegant and edgy! Elle Fanning flashes some skin in unbuttoned black gown at Live By Night screening

She seldom looks anything less than impeccable on the red carpet.

And Elle Fanning once more topped herself in the fashion stakes as she attended a screening of her upcoming crime drama Live By Night in New York on Tuesday.

The 18-year-old looked beyond elegant in a sexy black dress that fell slightly off her shoulder and featured a long, dramatic skirt. 

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Extremely chic! Elle Fanning once more topped herself in the fashion stakes as she attended a screening of her upcoming crime drama Live By Night in New York on Tuesday

Elle didn't hold back from wowing with her gorgeous frock, which cinched perfectly into her narrow waist. 

The dress was partially unbuttoned at the top as to hang off her shoulder, and tied around her torso with a wide bow. 

Her skirt draped dramatically close to the floor, but was short enough to show off her black satin heels. 

Bringing out her naturally gorgeous features, Elle opted for minimal makeup - using just a cat eyed slick of eye liner and pink blush to grace her blemish-free complexion. 

It's a cinch! Elle didn't hold back from wowing with her gorgeous frock, which cinched perfectly into her narrow waist

Wow the crowd in a classic shirt dress like Elle

You can never go wrong in a classic shirt dress, so Elle Fanning had the right idea when she wore this one by Carolina Herrera to a screening of her new film, Live By Night.

The look was a bit mature for the talented young actress, but we still love the cleavage baring neckline, belted waist and full pleated skirt. Elle teamed it with a pair of strappy heels by Gianvito Rossi and Tiffany bracelets.

We'd add a bright clutch bag for a bit of a color pop for the perfect finishing touch. Sadly this dress is not available yet, but you can still shop the brand's latest at Neiman Marcus.

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Natural beauty: Bringing out her naturally gorgeous features, the 18-year-old opted for minimal makeup

Flawless: Elle used a cat eyed slick of eye liner and pink blush to grace her blemish-free complexion

Her blonde locks were parted at the side and brushed into a sleek style.

Elle stars opposite Ben Affleck, Zoe Saldana, Scott Eastwood, Chris Messina and Sienna Miller in the upcoming crime drama Live By Night. 

Ben plays Joe Coughlin who goes from police officer's son to bootlegger to gangster after moving from Boston to Tampa. 

Sixties siren! Sienna Miller rocked a long-sleeved dress that clung to her slender physique and featured a 60's-inspired, colour block pattern

Ready for her close-up! The actress, 34, scraped her blonde tresses back into a sexy yet messy 'do

Fashionistas: Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour looked thrilled to see Sienna

Gal pals: Sienna and Elle shared hearty laughs with one another

Screen stars: The stylish blondes gazed intently into the camera lens

Suited and booted! Ben Affleck, meanwhile, was one cool customer in his midnight blue suit, green shirt, and polka dot tie

And the cast looked incredible as they came out in full support of their new film. 

Sienna rocked a long-sleeved dress that clung to her slender physique and featured a 60's-inspired, colour block pattern.

The actress, 34, scraped her blonde tresses back into a sexy yet messy 'do. 

Rugged: Ben sported a well-groomed beard for the event

What a sweetheart! Affleck planted a friendly kiss on Warner Bros executive Sue Kroll's head

Eyes wide shut: Ben was unfortunately snapped with his eyes closed 

Ben, meanwhile, was one cool customer in his midnight blue suit, green shirt, and polka dot tie.

The actor not only stars in Live By Night, but he also directed it. 

Zoe, who plays Ben's love interest in the film, had nothing but praise for his directing style in a recent interview with the Los Angeles Daily News

The whole gang's here! Producer Jennifer Todd, Miller, Affleck, Chris Messina, Fanning, and Chris Cooper squeezed in for a group snap 

Good times: The cast had some fun catching up on the red carpet 

The main man: Ben cosied up to Sienna, Sue Kroll and Blair Rich

All together now: Ben leaned forwards as the group huddled together

Cheek to cheek: Sienna and Sue both looked radiant as they rubbed shoulders

Deep in conversation: Ben animatedly spoke to Sue, who appeared to find his story amusing

Dream team: The group looked proud to promote their picture

Hanging out: Ben and Chris placed a friendly arm round each other

Leading ladies: Miller cosied up to her co-star as she wrapped an arm around her waist

Winter-wear: Ben covered his suit with a trendy black overcoat

All smiles: There was never a moment in which Sienna wasn't smiling

'So for me to go back 80, 90 years and play an Afro-Cuban in the 1920s in the South of America was enlightening,' she said of her Live By Night role. 'It was extremely painful and, also, inspiring, I was deeply moved. Ben’s approach was not sympathetic, it was absolutely empathetic. 

'It was a testament to not just who he is as a filmmaker, but who he is as a person. He grew up outside of Boston with so many cultures around him that he was actually curious about. 

'And now as a filmmaker he can explore that, and he's showcased all of these cultures in America, just trying to get by, y'know? I think it brings a whole different layer to gangster movies.' 

Live By Night will be in theatres Christmas Day, a year later than it was initially expected to be released. 

Dressed to impress! Margaret Anne Florence and Gretchon Mol rocked the red carpet in their fitted frocks 

Golden girl: Stephanie March added a golden touch in her sparkling trousers 

Arresting performance: In Live By Night, Ben plays Joe Coughlin, who goes from police officer's son to bootlegger to gangster after moving from Boston to Tampa

 

 

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