The super-sized stripes on Fan Bingbing's Tadashi Shoji dress put an expected twist on a simple silhouette for the FIA Formula E Championship Greater China Operation Launch.

Buy it now: Tadashi Shoji Venice Striped Blouson Gown

For the 2014 Toronto Film Festival premiere of "The Keeping Room," Brit Marling skipped the traditional evening gown and paired a high-waisted Alexander McQueen skirt covered in branches and swallowed with a long-sleeved Proenza Schouler crop top.

Create a similar (and more breathable) silhouette with this comfy maxi skirt by Charlotte Russe.

Actress Juliette Binoche turned up the sex appeal at the 2014 Toronto Film Festival in an embroidered floor length gown by Maxime Simoëns, complete with a plunging neckline and center slit.

For a more modest neckline, try this satin maxi dress by Andrew Marc x Richard Chai.