What the Cast of the Downton Abbey Looks Like In Real Life

From Lady Mary's fashionable ball gowns to Mr. Carson's butler's uniform, the costumes used in Downton Abbey have the ability to transform an actor, and take the viewer back to a bygone era. In fact, the show and films' aesthetic is so distinct that some members of the cast are nearly unrecognizable out of their period garb. Here, take a look at what they really look like, compared to their iconic characters.