Ellie Goulding put on a daring performance as she bared her underwear in a mesh-cut dress at the Better Man premiere.
The 37-year-old singer-songwriter skipped the red carpet at London’s Odeon Leicester Square on Wednesday before being shot later in the evening.
Ellie opted for a daring ensemble for the premiere, as she wore a black and teal one-shoulder dress covered in holes that exposed her skin underneath.
Also visible through the dress was Ellie’s dark green underwear, and she paired the look with flimsy patent leather.
She dressed up with a satin clasp clutch bag and chunky diamond earrings, putting her blonde locks up with loose strands of hair framing her face.
Ellie Goulding put on a daring performance as she bared her underwear in a cut-out mesh dress at the Better Man premiere in London on Wednesday
The 37-year-old singer-songwriter skipped the red carpet at London’s Odeon Leicester Square on Wednesday before being shot later in the evening
Her outing comes after MailOnline revealed last month that she had called time on her romance with boyfriend Armando Perez, 29, due to their “very different” lives.
The musician and surf instructor eight years her junior struck up a romance when he gave her surfing lessons as she rang in the new year in Costa Rica.
However, friends of the couple told MailOnline that their relationship has now run its course.
One said: ‘Amando and Ellie were very attracted to each other. Despite the age difference, there was an immediate connection when he gave her private surfing lessons.
‘They quickly formed a bond and enjoyed spending time together. Ellie loved hanging out on the beach with Armando to get away from everything going on at home after her marriage ended.”
‘Armando was used to spending his days teaching in the water and running around barefoot in swimming shorts, and felt more comfortable enjoying his ‘quiet life’ without the ‘drama’ of being in the public eye standing,” the source added.
‘They had a very special time together and they visited the country a lot. But they come from very different backgrounds.’
They added: ‘She’s a big pop star from England, while Armando’s whole life is here in Playa Hermosa. He loves it here and I doubt he has any plans to leave.
Ellie opted for a daring ensemble for the premiere, as she wore a black and teal one-shoulder dress
Also visible through the dress was Ellie’s dark green underwear, and she paired the look with flimsy patent leather
She carried a satin clutch with clasps and chunky diamond earrings
She also had her blonde locks up, leaving the strands down to frame her face
Ellie’s dress was full of holes that exposed her skin underneath
‘Their lives are very different and so it was natural for them both to eventually move on. But they still remain good friends.”
The couple met at the turn of the year when Ellie headed to the Central American resort for a yoga and surfing retreat with two close friends – actresses Emily Wickersham and Alessandra Ford Balazs – where they rented a chic hillside villa.
The holiday was a break for Ellie after her private split from her art dealer husband Caspar Jopling.
When photos emerged of Ellie and Armando in swimsuits kissing passionately in the sea, the mother-of-one then made the decision to go public that her five-year marriage to Caspar, 31, had ended early.
She confirmed their split on Instagram, writing: ‘In light of the recent stories, I feel like I have no choice but to let you all know that Caspar and I privately parted ways some time ago.
The musician and surf instructor – who is eight years her junior – struck up a romance when he gave her surfing lessons as she rang in the New Year in Costa Rica (pictured)
The holiday was a break for Ellie after her private split from her art dealer husband Caspar Jopling (pictured together last year)
“We remain the best of friends and have successfully co-parented, putting our son’s best interests first.”
In the months that followed the announcement, Ellie repeatedly flew thousands of miles to Playa Hermosa – a long stretch of coast known as a surfer’s paradise – to vacation with Armando.
According to the newspaper El Observador, she made this trip no fewer than six times in just five months, usually staying for a week at a time, sometimes longer.
During these trips, Armando gave her more private surfing lessons, and they were also seen together on the beach, swimming and relaxing shopping and dining out.