Keira Knightley's Red Carpet Style

There is so much to love about birthday girl and Chanel muse Keira Knightley, who turns 29 today. Whether she’s acting as the face of Coco Mademoiselle, starring in period films like Pride & Prejudice and Atonement, or flaunting her flawless style onscreen and off, the London native isn't afraid to step outside the box. After all, the Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit actress donned her wedding frock on three separate occasions, teaching us an important lesson in recycling our special occasion dresses: one can never go wrong with layering.

Looking for more style inspiration? See Keira Knightley’s most swoon-worthy red-carpet looks, from a cool-colored Mary Katrantzou fit-and-flare to a midriff-baring Roksanda Ilincic dress.

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In Chanel, 2016

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Knightley stunned at the launch of the Culture Chanel exhibition in Venice wearing a lacy ankle-grazing white frock with embellished piping and metallic pumps. 

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In Chanel Haute Couture, 2016

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The actress and Chanel spokesmodel attended an honorary dinner in her name while wearing a blue and silver quilted dress and golden triple strap pumps. 

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In Delpozo, 2015

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The then-pregnant actress chose an embellished Delpozo gown with a Peter Pan collar for the 2015 Critics' Choice Movie Awards.

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In Valentino Couture, 2015

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Knightley wore a dark velvet Valentino Couture gown to the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar party.

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In Valentino, 2015

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The actress wore a bohemian chiffon Valentino Couture gown with floral accents to the Oscars.

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In Burberry, 2015

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Knightley attended the 2015 Writers Guild Awards in a white lace dress with black detailing.

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In Michael van der Ham, 2015

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The actress wore a black and white floral dress with bell sleeves to the London screening of the Imitation Game.

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In Chanel, 2015

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Knightley attended the 2015 Golden Globe Awards in a butterfly-printed Chanel gown.

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In Erdem, 2015

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Knightley opted for a purple Erdem gown for the 2015 SAG Awards. The multilayered dress featured cutouts and a peplum that offered ample baby-bump camouflage.

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In Chanel, 2015

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Knightley wore a white floral lace top and a shattered graphic-print ankle-grazing skirt, both by Chanel, to the 26th Annual Producers Guild of America Awards. Simple black Jimmy Choo pumps completed her look.

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In Giambattista Valli Couture, 2015

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The actress chose to dress her baby bump in a delicate Giambattista Valli Couture number for the 2015 BAFTA Awards.

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