Amal Clooney's evening gown collection is truly unrivalled, and in 2017, it extended to a fabulous pregnancy gown. The wife of Ocean's Eleven star George Clooney was pregnant with the couple's twins, Ella and Alexander, when she stepped out alongside the actor at the César Awards, the prestigious French film ceremony, at the Salle Pleyel in Paris.
Human rights barrister Amal looked spectacular in a custom white Atelier Versace gown, which skimmed her blossoming bump effortlessly. The strapless number featured a fitted bodice and a black ombre feathered skirt, which had her looking like an elegant swan.
Amal's bold pregnancy look
© GettyHer raven locks were styled in pristine Old Hollywood curls with a side parting, and her makeup look featured a pillarbox red lip that offered a glamorous vintage quality.
Not only was Amal's look visually stunning, but it also signalled her confident approach to styling a growing baby bump. "The key takeaway is that Amal has a distinct style and didn't shrink or shy away from it in pregnancy, fashion stylist Leanne Jones tells us.
Embracing a style statement
© Getty"Having been pregnant myself, I understand how there's often a tug of war between wearing something overly fitted and worrying it's 'too much', or retreating into oversized pieces that feel safe but veer into the so-called 'tent' territory. But pregnancy isn't a time to disappear but to honour your changing shape."
She adds: "What Amal demonstrated so brilliantly back in 2017 is that femininity doesn't need to be paused during pregnancy. She didn't hide her bump; she highlighted it and showed that strength, elegance and sensuality can coexist with impending motherhood."
Amal's pregnancy style makes a comeback
© Getty ImagesAs for Amal's specific choice in dress, Leanne says Amal proved that maximalism has a place in pregnancy attire – and her features are set for a comeback in 2026. "AW26/27 runways this past week have shown it's a feature that will be back in our wardrobes very soon, with Erdem and Harris Reed both showcasing feathers.
"I hope Amal still has that dress and can get it re-tailored in time! For high street versions this year, head to Mango or Coast, and keep an eye on De La Vali, which has a track record in feathered beauties and a feathered summer collection coming soon."
Amal's feather collection
© GettyLuckily for Amal, she does, in fact, have a fabulous collection of feathered pieces to draw on this season. In October 2021, the lawyer and mother-of-two attended The Tender Bar premiere during the 65th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall.
"Amal showed that strength, elegance and sensuality can coexist with impending motherhood."
© WireImageShe stunned in a sequinned strapless dress in glimmering white by 16Arlington paired with a feathered shawl. Similarly, in 2025, she attended the London Film Festival to celebrate George's Jay Kelly headline gala in a rosy pink sequinned gown by Tamara Ralph, accessorised with a flamingo-pink feathered shawl.
Amal elevates her feathered look with Hollywood makeup
© GettyShe oozed romantic femininity, and her makeup look only added to the red carpet bombshell energy. Sarah-Jane Froom, a makeup artist with over 25 years of experience, told HELLO! after the outing: "Amal has embraced warm peaches and a monochromatic palette with similar tones across eyes, cheeks and lips for a fresh, modern, radiant finish.
"Her brows are still full but softer and more natural. Her lashes are balanced top and bottom, which really open the eyes, and her complexion has a lit-from-within look. It feels confident, relaxed and of course very Hollywood."
