sequin white midi dress RIXO Bridal Coco Sequinned up back and a sexy thigh split Lulus | White Sequin Embroidered

The 45-year-old tennis legend, who attended the event with husband Andrea Preti, didn't have to look far to create a look that honored the event's theme, Costume Art, and its dress code, Fashion is Art. Williams wore a stunning Swarovski crystal mesh gown inspired by Robert Pruitts portrait of her, "Venus Williams, Double Portrait," commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery

You definitely want to allow time to order a dress in the right size and to get the length tailored

adding in color and pattern with a floral bag was the perfect way to offset an all neutral look

The embellishments might feel a little extra under harsh summer sunbut hey, when has a little sparkle ever hurt

Yes it was absolutely freezing when we shot these photos (it was on Friday) and I almost couldnt handle the bitter wind, but Adam and I persevered and we got them done