On the red carpet: Teresa Palmer, Renee Zellweger, Dakota Fanning, Chloe Grace Moretz

Empire-line gowns accommodate a growing baby bump perfectly. 

Teresa Palmer gets it right in a specially customised Prada design at the Venice Film Festival premiere of Hacksaw Ridge.

Renee Zellweger looked chic in Schiaparelli. The bejewelled zebra on her hip is a subtle reference to Elsa Schiaparelli’s 1938 ‘Circus’ collection, These playful Schiap details on modern tailoring are what’s getting the brand more red-carpet play these days.

Dakota Fanning dazzled in paillettes at the Brimstone premiere during the Venice Film Festival. The gown is by Miu Miu and includes shoulder strap embellishments and a floral belt.

Chloe Grace Moretz’s bibbed minidress doesn’t look comfortable, particularly around the collar, but it is very cool. The design is by Alexander McQueen and she paired it with Jimmy Choos.