British actress Emma Watson opted for a short black dress for the Manhattan premiere of her latest film The Bling Ring, out in theaters Friday.

The 23-year-old walked the red carpet Tuesday at the Paris Theatre in a low-cut black halter mini dress that she paired with red lipstick and minimal jewelry.  She also wore striped pumps and had her brown hair slicked back as she held a copper clutch. 

See photos here of Watson's red carpet look. 

The Sofia Coppola film is based on the true story of a group of California teenagers obsesses with celebrity culture who break into famous homes and steal from celebrities like Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan. Recently released stills from the film show Watson revealing ample skin, baring her legs as she reclines on a sofa in a fur coat. Additional stills show Watson flashing a black and red lace bra to the camera.

Watson attended the Los Angeles premiere of The Bling Ring on June 4 wearing a black and white Chanel dress. The film was screened at the Cannes Film festival in mid-May. The Bling Ring also stars Leslie Mann, Gavin Rossdale and Taissa Farmiga.

Watson told Rookie magazine on May 27 that she will resuming her studies at Brown University. She shot down reports back in 2011 stating that she left Brown due to bullying.