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Lisbeth Salander isn't a woman you'd catch wearing white lace. Ever. So it's jolting to see Rooney Mara, who plays the black-leather-clad character in David Fincher's Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, grace the film's premiere last night in a Givenchy Couture white mesh-and-lace gown. If the actress hoped to distinguish her style from that of her breakout role, it worked. Nothing could be further from Salander's aggressive, biker-inspired aesthetic (which H&M turned into a Dragon Tattoo line last month) than Givenchy's delicate design featuring cutout details, a skin-baring back, and lace sleeves.
If you're more leading lady than crime-solving hacker too, you're in luck. Recent bridal seasons featured a combination of lace appliqués and sexy backs from the likes of Claire Pettibone, Elizabeth Fillmore, and Peter Langner. Follow the jump to see wedding gowns that evoke the same fit and feel as Mara's couture creation, and find more red carpet coverage on our Celebrity Weddings page. —Phillip B. Crook