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They are perfect for formal settings and go well with grey dresses of any shade, whether your dress is charcoal grey or a softer dove grey

At a stunning 71, the diva knocked the lights out at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards dressed in two Bob Mackie specialsone a Swarovski crystalembellished fringed number and the other her famous glittery black sheer bodysuit and moto jacket plucked straight from the custom wardrobe the designer made for her current residency at the Monte Carlo in Las Vegas

This corset pattern is nice too (Simplicity 2621)

Or, for a more subtle nod to the traditional style, this chunky black pair from Clarks have a simple silhouette adorned with a buckled belt

There are lots of basic sewing stitches that will help you learn how to sew a dress