Back to the eighties: Fergie revisits her fashion past with racy patterned tights

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The Duchess of York, 48, flashed her legs in daring black opaque patterned tights with a rose motif.

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Feeling rosy: Sarah Ferguson heads home after the Chain of Hope ball in London's Dorchester Hotel last night

The Weight Watchers spokesmodel's tights appeared to be a throw-back to her eighties heyday.

The Duchess and fellow royal Princess Diana inspired millions with their flamboyant fashion sense.

Legs eleven: Fergie takes her look back to the eighties

In a bid to fit in with the Valentine's Day theme at the Chain of Hope annual ball last night, Ferguson opted for the romantic combination of rosy tights and a plush velvet coat.

The mother-of-two joined Lesley Garrett, Konnie Huq, Gloria Hunniford and Stephen Tompkinson at the star-studded event at the Dorchester Hotel in London.

Other attendees included television personality Vanessa Feltz, actor Steven Berkoff, Cherie Lunghi and Naomie Harris.

While most of the female celebrities opted for full-length glamorous gowns at the ball, Fergie looked decidedly dressed down with her black skirt and shirt combination.

And the duchess was all smiles as she mingled with other celebrities at the function.

Guests at the Chain of Hope ball paid £350 for a ticket, which included a champagne reception and three-course dinner followed by a charity auction and entertainment.

But one of the side attractions was definitely the Fergie's attire.

Her public appearance came a week after a fire damaged her bathroom at her Surrey home in Englefield Green.

The duchess is facing a clean-up bill of £20,000 after she left a candle unattended in a downstairs lavatory in Dolphin House.