Sheer daring: Michelle Collins goes braless in risque plunging jumpsuit for charity dinner

The majority of 51-year-olds might shy away from wearing a low cut jumpsuit, but Michelle Collins dared to bare on Saturday.

The actress attended Variety, the Children's Charity's Annual Dinner held at The Dorchester Hotel in London.

The star wasn't afraid of wearing something a little out of the ordinary as she plumped for a wide-leg jumpsuit for the occasion.

Michelle Collins arrives at the annual Variety children's charity dinner, at The Dorchester Hotel in London

Michelle Collins arrives at the annual Variety children's charity dinner, at The Dorchester Hotel in London

The mother-of-one showed off her trim figure in the slim fitting outfit which she teamed with bright red nails.

The former Coronation Street actress wore her short, blonde hair down in a middle parting as she arrived at the event.

Michelle took her Twitter page during the event to post a photo of herself with Holby City actor, Hugh Quarshie.

The actress wore a black halterneck jumpsuit for the charity event

The actress wore a black halterneck jumpsuit for the charity event

The backless outfit showed off Michelle's slim figure

The backless outfit showed off Michelle's slim figure

Variety's black tie event, which welcomed a number of famous faces, included an auction and sit-down dinner.

Girls Aloud singer Kimberley Walsh was also lined up to perform on the night as well as comedian Milton Jones.

Choreographer Louie Spence arrived wearing an eye-catching shiny brown suit with matching black trousers as he struck a pose for photographers.

Louie Spence arrived to support the event in a shiny brown tuxedo jacket

Louie Spence arrived to support the event in a shiny brown tuxedo jacket

Michelle Collins posted a photo of her and Hugh Quarshie (pictured) on her Twitter page during the evening

Michelle Collins posted a photo of her and Hugh Quarshie (pictured) on her Twitter page during the evening

Dragons Dens star Duncan Bannatyne chose a more traditional tuxedo to support the cause which funds children's youth clubs, disability sports and medical support.

Television presenters Anna Williamson and Sharon Marshall brought some glamour to the event in showstopping black dresses.

While celebrity personal trainer Wayne Gordon and Gladiators star Jenny Pacey arrived looking super smart, especially Jenny who wore a floor-length red dress with super high split.

Suited and booted: Duncan Bannatyne arrives at the event looking very smart in a traditional tuxedo

Suited and booted: Duncan Bannatyne arrives at the event looking very smart in a traditional tuxedo

Sequins: TV presenter Anna Williamson looks stunning in a sparkly gold and black dress
ITV presenter Sharon Marshall in a floor-length dress and red gloves

Glam: TV presenters Anna Williamson (left) and Sharon Marshall (right) at the event

Celebrity personal trainers Wayne Gordon and Jenny Pacey arrive at the event

Celebrity personal trainers Wayne Gordon and Jenny Pacey arrive at the event

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