How to Channel Rooney Mara's Romantic Goth Style

We’ve always pegged Rooney Mara to be the kind of girl who is not afraid to wear edgy and unconventional dresses. This Tanner Hall actress is so effortless in her own style that she can make any kind of clothes look couture.

Known for her romantic gothic style, she often incorporates dark and edgy elements such as lace and sheer into her fashion choices.

Rooney Mara flaunts her legs in a black lace-paneled dress from the Givenchy Spring 2015 collection with feminine details (Credit: WENN / PNP / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image)

At the 100th anniversary celebration of the Maison Cartier’s emblem, Panthère de Cartier, the 29-year-old actress wore a Givenchy Spring 2015 dress that showed off a bit of cleavage and some more skin through sheer lacy panels on both the top and the skirt.

The dress itself was actually a pretty simple LBD, but Rooney was able to make it look a little more interesting.

Rooney Mara’s hair was slicked back, and she finished the look with a deep berry lip, creating a chic and elegant gothic romantic style at the 100th anniversary of Maison Cartier’s emblem, Panthere de Cartier, at Skylight Clarkson Sq in SoHo, New York City, on November 12, 2014 (Credit: WENN / PNP / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image)

For a fiercer vibe, the actress styled with sleek hair and flawless makeup finished with bold berry-hued lipstick, creating a romantic goth look. We absolutely love the styling, but the shoe choice could be better.

While the Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” sandals are classic and popular among celebrities, Rooney’s pair looks a little too bland with the black dress.

This outfit would be a hundred times edgier and more fabulous if she wore more adventurous heels.

Rooney Mara shows off her feet in black Stuart Weitzman ‘Nudist’ sandals