v neck midi dress black V-Neck The dramatic plunging neckline and sultry thigh split work in perfect harmony to create a look thats both sophisticated and daring V-Neck Venetian Midi Dress -

Blue & black, or white & gold, tweeted Ellen DeGeneres to her 40 million followers on Twitter

Nude shoes are always a safe choice and can give the illusion of longer legs

With a lucite heel and transparent straps, it will barely look like you're wearing any shoes with your black dress

Pastels Pastels are a great way to soften the boldness of black pants and add a light, fresh touch

As always I used a self-drafted pattern based on antique Edwardian sewing patterns and made the dress as historically accurate as possible

With accentuated hips, a full-flowing skirt and leather gloves to add a touch of drama and texture, the singer and actress showed why she is always one to be watched on any red carpet she attends