Ciara puts on a VERY busty display in plunging bodysuit and gold miniskirt as she hosts Black Women in Excellence Dinner in Mayfair
Ciara commanded attention in a plunging skintight bodysuit as she hosted her Black Women in Excellence Dinner at Isabel Mayfair on Sunday.
The singer, 39, looked incredible as she stepped out in a shiny satin gold miniskirt and a coordinating sleeveless gilet.
She added inches to her toned physique as she slipped into a pair of chunky black leather platform heels.
Ciara opted for full glamour to celebrate the evening as she styled her luminous blonde locks into a straight sleek hairdo.
To accessorise, the hitmaker finished her ensemble with a set of diamond encrusted necklaces and a matching ring on her index finger.
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The singer, 39, looked incredible as she stepped out in a shiny satin gold co-ord which featured an elasticated, sleeve-less, gilet
Ciara appeared in top spirits for the event as she clutched a beautiful bouquet of red roses.
Elsewhere at the event, Yasmin Evans attended the event in a stylish butter yellow structured blazer.
She paired her garment with a shiny gold mini skirt and slipped into a pair of shiny strappy heels and a clutch.
Vanessa Kingori sent pulses racing as she stepped out in a cameo-print dress which featured a sweetheart neckline.
To complete her sizzling display, Vanessa slipped into a pair of black block-heel shiny heels.
Andrea Thompson looked chic as she wore an elegant two-piece suit which featured flared trousers and a waistcoat.
She accessorised her look with a pearl necklace and matching earrings.
Adding a vibrant colour to the event, Candice Brathwaite commanded attention in a pale blue and white geometric floral print dress.
Bianca Saunders cut an elegant display as she stepped out in a beige figure hugging co-ord which featured an ankle-length skirt and a sleeveless top
She finished her look with a pair of towering, white peep-toe heels and dangly gold earrings.
Bianca Saunders cut an elegant display as she stepped out in a beige figure hugging co-ord which featured an ankle-length skirt and a sleeveless top.
Imani-Lansiquot looked elegant in a black slip on dress which clung to her incredibly toned physique.
She finished her classic look with a stylish metallic clutch and a pair of gold strappy heeled sandals.
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