Not too (Downton) Shabby! Joanne Froggatt and Michelle Dockery showcase their signature demure style as they reunite with ITV co-stars at the launch of the show's exhibition in NYC

Published: 13:51 GMT, 19 November 2017 | Updated: 16:40 GMT, 19 November 2017

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Recently, the much-loved show has been given the green light for a big screen adaptation.

But before they start filming, Michelle Dockery and Joanne Froggatt stylishly joined their ITV co-stars Sophie McShera, Lesley Nicol and Allen Leech for Downton Abbey: The Exhibition Gala reception in New York on Friday.

Showcasing her red carpet fashion, Michelle, 35, oozed glamour as she stepped out in a knee-length shift dress which featured eye-catching crystal detailing around the neckline.

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Not too (Downton) shabby! Michelle Dockery and Joanne Froggatt stylishly joined their ITV co-stars Sophie McShera, Lesley Nicol and Allen Leech for Downton Abbey: The Exhibition Gala reception in New York on Friday

The dramatic detailing cascaded down the front of her sleek garment and over her stomach which drew the eye towards her svelte midriff.

SAG winner Michelle - who played Lady Mary Crawley on the period drama - teamed her demure display with a pair of pointed stilettos which elongated her slender pins while she posed with her co-stars.

The British beauty complemented her look by working her brunette locks into a sweeping up 'do and slick of pink hued lipstick.

Adding a pop of colour to the carpet, Golden Globe winner Joanne, 37, slipped on an orange sleeveless lace dress for the festivities.

Glam gals: Showcasing her red carpet fashion, Michelle, 35, oozed glamour as she stepped out in a knee-length shift dress which featured eye-catching crystal detailing around the neckline

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Known for her sophisticated sense of style as Lady Mary Crawley on Downton Abbey, Michelle Dockery proved that she has was it takes to be a style icon off-screen as well!

Walking the red carpet for the launch of the show’s NYC exhibition, the actress donned a black Prada dress for the occasion.

With an on-trend high neck and in a chic midi length, this simple dress is a definite classic.

Adding some red carpet glitz to the look, Michele’s dress also featured some extreme embellishment hanging elegantly from the neck.

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Striking: The dramatic detailing cascaded down the front of her sleek garment and over her stomach which drew the eye towards her svelte midriff

Her high neck piece featured a nude slip underneath which accentuated the lace's vibrant colour while a thin black waist-belt wrapped around her slender frame.

The Liar actress - who undertook the role of lady's maid Anna Bates on the popular drama - teamed her head-turning look with a pair of platform peep-toe heels while her blonde tresses were styled into a sleek top knot.

32-year-old Sophie McShera - who played kitchen maid Daisy Robinson in the series - stunned in a gold metallic one-shouldered dress while Lesley Nicol - who played Beryl Patmore - looked sophisticated in a black number.

Cutting a dapper figure for the occasion was Irish actor Allen Leech - who played Tom Branson in the drama - in a grey light check suit, blue shirt and midnight blue tie.

Demure: Adding a pop of colour to the carpet, Golden Globe winner Joanne, 37, slipped on an orange sleeveless lace dress for the festivities

Glittering: 32-year-old Sophie McShera - who played kitchen maid Daisy Robinson in the series - stunned in a gold metallic one-shouldered dress

Style savvy: While Lesley Nicol - who played Beryl Patmore - looked sophisticated in a black number

Months after the rumours first started swirling, Julian Fellowes' big screen adaptation of his popular ITV series has finally been given the all-important green light.

The TV mogul, 67, has reportedly teamed up with Carnival Films, with production slated to begin in September.

During an exhibition for the show in Singapore this summer, Michael Edelstein, president at NBC Universal International Studios, said: 'There's a movie in the works. It's been in the works for some time.

'We are working on getting the script right, and then we've got to figure out how to get the (cast) together.'

Dapper: Cutting a dapper figure for the occasion was Irish actor Allen Leech in a grey light check suit, blue shirt and midnight blue tie alongside Jessica Blair Herman

Back together: Months after the rumours first started swirling, Julian Fellowes' big screen adaptation of his popular ITV series has finally been given the all-important green light

The news comes after Michelle revealed she considers herself a widow – two years after her fiance died of cancer.

'I’ve never been more committed to anything in my life than to him,’ she revealed in an interview yesterday.

‘I don’t have the vocabulary to describe what it felt like and what it still feels like. I refer to myself as a widow, yes. We were engaged, and married at heart, and so I do consider myself a widow.’

Michelle and John Dineen, an Irish public relations director, were engaged for a year before he died aged 34.

Delight: The TV mogul, 67, has reportedly teamed up with Carnival Films, with production slated to begin in September

Working: During an exhibition for the show in Singapore this summer, Michael Edelstein, president at NBC Universal International Studios, said: 'There's a movie in the works. It's been in the works for some time

To add to her grief as he battled the disease, Dockery’s character in Downton, Lady Mary Crawley, also lost her husband.

'One of the difficult things at the time was the parallels with Mary,’ said the actress.

‘It was just baffling, and still is to me, that my character’s storyline was so similar.’

During her interview with the Guardian, Dockery also recalled meeting disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein several years ago, saying: ‘I remember feeling uncomfortable.’