Long gone are the days of oversized tents and empire style monstrosities to hide burgeoning bumps. Today’s maternity wear is fashionable and en vogue, and with the launch of the latest Séraphine Luxe collection, it’s red-carpet-ready, too.

The dresses are wearable before, during and after pregnancy; roomy enough to be comfortable, yet sufficiently figure hugging to enhance all the right curves.

I especially fell in love (looking ridiculously gleeful whilst skimming the catalogue) with the nude lace dress, which also comes in black and retails at about £199.