Do it like a chameleon: Jessie J wows in three very daring outfits at VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul

By Alanah Eriksen

Last updated at 1:35 PM on 19th December 2011

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She's known for her wacky style on stage and off.
But Jessie J appeared to have stepped it up a notch last night as she joined the very best singers at the VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul concert.
The London-born crooner held her own at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York, donning three very daring outfits.

Gold plated: Jessie J in one of three daring outfits at the VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul concert at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City last night

The first was a sheer mullet-style, long-sleeved dress which exposed her black underwear.
Complete with shoulder pads, it was embellished with gold detailing with a black panel at the bottom.

 

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Her shiny black hair was styled in her usual trademark bob.
On stage, Jessie donned an interesting black number with orange and pink tassels around her stomach and off her arms.

Risky woman: The sheer number, complete with shoulder pads, exposed the singer's black underwear

She's got character: The cheeky star couldn't resist pulling a funny face as she posed on the red carpet

She paired it with flesh-coloured stockings featuring a black band around each thigh and black combat boots.
The 23-year-old delighted the screaming audience with her numerous dance moves, including sliding along the shiny floor.

She then changed into a extremely tight blue bodysuit for a performance with Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson.

Like a bird: For her performance, Jessie changed into this interesting black number with orange, pink and purple tassels around her stomach and coming off her arms

Mix and match: She paired the outfit with a pair of flesh-coloured tights, which had a black band around each thigh, and combat boots

And slide: Jessie delighted the crowd with her dance moves

But she kept on the black combat boots and added a chunky gold necklace to the ensemble.
Her outfit made a striking contrast to Jennifer's hot pink minidress.
She showed off her newly slimmed down figure and added a pair of towering peep-toe heels to emphasize her slim pins.
The pair posed together backstage and an excited Jessie later took to her Twitter to post about the event.
'Did I really just sing with @IAMJHUD WOW #dreamscometrue,' she said.

Holding her own: Jessie joined a host of other 'divas' including Florench Welch, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson, Estelle and Erykah Badu

Control that outfit! The dress was a lot more tame once the singer had her arms down

The Brit joined an array of singers at the event which paid tribute to soul singers.
The 'divas' included Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson, Florence + The Machine.
Theywere accompanied by soul performers The Roots Chaka Khan, Erykah Badu, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Boyz II Men, Estelle, Marsha Ambrosius, Travie McCoy, Mavis Staples, Wanda Jackson, Martha Reeves andLedisi.
Presenters were Dolly Parton, Queen Latifah, Terrence Howard, Nas, Common, Sherri Shepherd, La La Anthony, and Archie Panjabi.
Thenight included a special tribute to Amy Winehouse with Florence Welch performing Back to Black and Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings and rockabilly legend Wanda Jackson performing You Know I'm No Good.

Merging of the powerhouses: Jessie J donned a skin-tight blue bodysuit during a performance with Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson

Her favourite pair: She kept her combat boots on with the bodysuit and added a chunky gold necklace

In awe: Jessie looks on happily as former American Idol contestant Jennifer belts out the notes

Nas, who collaborated with Winehouse on the first single of her current posthumous album, introduced the tribute medley.
The concert benefited the VH1 Save The Music Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of music education in a child's life.
Jessie clearly had a favourite performance of the night, tweeting: 'The Roots are INCREDIBLE!!!! They just played Domino and my heart literally skipped a beat. This is a moment...'

What a good show: The pair posed together backstage and an excited Jessie took to her Twitter asking herself 'Did I really sing' with Jennifer

Earlier, the singer tweeted about her journey saying: 'On our way to the airport!!! NYC here we commeeee!!! Wwwwooooooo!!!!! @VH1 Divas!!! @RepublicRecords @islandrecordsuk let's do this!!! :D x'
She added upon arrival: 'Oh hello NYC. I love you I do. Time to make some noice memories :)'
On Saturday, jessie gave a stellar performance during the final of Strictly Come Dancing.
She said afterwards: ''Well that was my last TV in the UK for 2011. What an amazing show to end on :D Band, dancers, crew, team and of course Strictly. Thank you for making it so special.... #merrychristmas x'