Sartorially savvy Melanie Sykes slips her gym-honed frame into plunging bustier lace dress for art exhibition

Published: 20:05 BST, 5 April 2017 | Updated: 21:35 BST, 5 April 2017

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She's usually showcasing her gym-honed abs in barely-there sports essentials.

But Melanie Sykes slipped her enviable figure into a more glamorous ensemble as she arrived at the Sir Hubert Von Herkomer Arts Foundation at the Alon Fine Arts Gallery in London on Wednesday.

The 46-year-old TV presenter looked absolutely sensational in a plunging bustier style black lace dress, which teased at her perky cleavage.

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Stylish: Melanie Sykes, 46, looked sensational in a plunging bustier style black lace dress for the Sir Hubert Von Herkomer Arts Foundation at the Alon Fine Arts Gallery in London on Wednesday

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Melanie Sykes channeled a chic vibe as she stepped out to the Sir Hubert Von Herkomer Arts Foundation event, wearing an elegant black midi dress.

Self-Portrait? We mused, surely, or could it even be the work of lace-centric designers like Valentino and Dolce and Gabbana... but no, this chic number is by none other than James Lakeland.

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The sartorially savvy ensemble accentuated her slender frame as it cinched in her trim midriff with its subtle semi-sheer detailing.

The plunge down the middle gave way to her flawless decolletage and also bared her toned arms.

The sexy garment flared out to skim the rest of her impressive physique before falling at a stylish midi-level.

The beauty, who slicked back her brunette tresses, boosted her height in a pair of strappy heels and cradled a bright green clutch.

Enviable frame: The sartorially savvy ensemble accentuated her slender frame as it cinched in her trim midriff with its subtle semi-sheer detailing

Trendy: The sexy garment flared out to skim the rest of her impressive physique before falling at a stylish midi-level

She was also joined at the event by Alan Carr and Debbi Clark.

Her appearance comes after it was announced that she was the second presenter for the reboot of Cilla Black's famous dating show Blind Date.

The Today With Des & Mel host will act as the voice over on the new Channel 5 edition of the series - which will be fronted by Paul O'Grady.

Sexy: The plunge down the middle gave way to her flawless decolletage and also bared her toned arms

Make-up on point: The beauty slicked back her brunette tresses behind her ears and sported false lashes and a nude glossy pout

Pals: The fitness enthusiast was also joined at the event by Alan Carr and Debbi Clark

Looking good: Alan looked dapper in a navy blazer, while Debbi kept it flirty in a short floral dress

Big gig: Her appearance comes after it was announced that she was the second presenter for the reboot of Cilla Black's famous dating show Blind Date

The brunette said of the exciting news: 'It's an honour to be joining such an iconic show and to be working alongside my dear friend Paul.'

She added excitedly: 'I can't wait to help a new generation find love on the show.'

While Paul hosts the show in front of the camera, Mel will narrate each episode as a voice over when it makes its return to television later this year.

Meanwhile, Mel also ensures to line her Instagram with a slew of pictures which focus on her ripped torso.