Formal Wear Trend: Cinch Your Gown at the Waist with a Belt

Fitted gowns are red carpet staples, but these days, there is a growing trend of fitted red carpet dresses with one accent: the belt. Last month alone, we spotted three beautiful celebrities in belted gowns on the red carpet. They are: Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams, and Zoe Saldana. You can see their looks below:

Rachel Weisz at the  UK premiere of ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ held at the Empire Leicester Square, London, United Kingdom, February 28, 2013

Michele Williams at the UK premiere of ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ held at the Empire Leicester Square, London, United Kingdom, February 28, 2013

Zoe Saldana pose for photographers as she arrives at the 85th Annual Oscars at Hollywood Highland Center, Los Angeles, February 24, 2013) 

Cinch your dress at the waist and show off your figure with any of the following belted gowns:

From Teri Jon, this lustrous Gazar gown is a clean, simple gown that will make your beauty stand out. It has a sweetheart neckline, shoulder straps, and a self belt with jeweled buckle. The dress retails for $780, not bad for formal wear:

Teri Jon Belted Gazar Gown

The next dress, we found at Shopbop.

For something more modern but still elegant, buy this Catherine Deane dress for $1900. It is made of a mesh skirt and a leather top The optional belt defines the waist:

Catherine Deane Leather Top Dress

Stand out in this gorgeous jersey gown with leather belt by Michael Kors. It has halter straps that crisscross at the open back. The gown is $1,398 at Neiman Marcus:

Michael Kors Belted Jersey Gown

Here’s another stunning colored gown. This one is by Stella McCartney, available at Bergdorf Goodman for $5,180:

Stella McCartney Belted Gown

This last dress is by Theia, available at Saks Fifth Avenue. It is a romantic floor-length gown that is made of lace. The dress has three-quarter sleeves, a scooped back, and a slender belt. It retails for $895:

Theia Belted Dress

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