Rooney Mara could turn a piece of fabric into a dress worthy of royalty.
We know this because she literally just did.
Its one of theCarolstars many talentsbesides, you know, being an incredible actor.
Taylor Hill
And when it comes to fashion, Rooney Mara has always walked her own path.
Her ethereal beauty and that individualistic approach to style has allowed her to pull off the seemingly impossible.
Seethat time she wore a headband-headpiecethat covered her ears like a water polo player to the Golden Globes.

Rooney Mara at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on October 19.
Where others might have balked, she turned it into a desirable accessory.
So naturally, we were excited to see Maras take on thesee-through dresstrend.
Rooney Mara at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on October 19.

Joaquin Phoenix places the train of wife Rooney Mara’s dress during the Academy Museum Gala.
Joaquin Phoenix places the train of wife Rooney Maras dress during the Academy Museum Gala.
The Givenchy gown is from the haute couture fall-winter 199697 collection.
There are many ways to describe the dress, but well stick with the simplest: Its beautiful.

Dress from Givenchy’s Haute Couture fall-winter 1996–97 collection.
Dress from Givenchys Haute Couture fall-winter 199697 collection.
She, for her part, flashed a smile worthy of the gown and posed.
A version of this story was previously published inGlamourSpain.