<b>Photos:</b> Venus Williams’ skimpy French Open outfit turns heads

Venus Williams of the US plays a return to Patty Schnyder Switzerland during their Women’s first round match in the French Open tennis championship  (PATRICK KOVARIK, AFP/Getty Images)

Venus Williams of the US plays a return to Patty Schnyder Switzerland during their Women’s first round match in the French Open tennis championship   (PATRICK KOVARIK, AFP/Getty Images)

Venus Williams of the US plays a return to Patty Schnyder Switzerland during their Women’s first round match in the French Open tennis championship at the Roland Garros stadium   (PATRICK KOVARIK, AFP/Getty Images)

Venus Williams of the US plays a return to Patty Schnyder Switzerland during their Women’s first round match in the French Open tennis championship   (PATRICK KOVARIK, AFP/Getty Images)

Venus Williams of the US plays a return to Patty Schnyder Switzerland during their Women’s first round match in the French Open tennis championship   (PATRICK KOVARIK, AFP/Getty Images)

Venus Williams of the US plays a return to Patty Schnyder Switzerland during their Women’s first round match in the French Open tennis championship   (PATRICK KOVARIK, AFP/Getty Images)

Venus Williams drew attention worldwide with her skimpy outfit that she wore at the French Open on Sunday.  (Patrick Kovarik/AFP/Getty Images)

At the French Open on Sunday, tennis star Venus Williams donned a black lace ensemble in her opening round against Patty Schnyder in Paris at the Roland Garros stadium.  (Patrick Kovarik/AFP/Getty Images)

This is not Williams’ first brush with overexposure. The dress she wore at the Australian Open received similar feedback.  (Patrick Kovarik/AFP/Getty Images)

Venus Williams’ skimpy outfit had a corset-like top paired with a bottom that resembled a tutu. The ensemble was also lined with red trim.  (Patrick Kovarik/AFP/Getty Images)

Williams, who won the opening round against Switzerland’s Patty Schnyder 6-3, is currently ranked no. 2 in the world.  (Patrick Kovarik/AFP/Getty Images)

Williams has been a longtime fashion lover, holding an associate’s degree in fashion design and recently starting her own clothing line, EleVen.  (Patrick Kovarik/AFP/Getty Images)

The thin lace material of Williams’ dress made it appear to be see-through, when in reality it was not. The thin material is just one part of her ensemble that has attracted controversy.  (Patrick Kovarik/AFP/Getty Images)

Williams claimed that her fashion choice was about “illusion” and is “a lot of my motif this year.”  (Patrick Kovarik/AFP/Getty Images)