Oprah Winfrey nailed the hourglass shape at the 2014 Critics Choice awards in a super flattering dress by Azzedine Alaia complete with a belt to show off her waist.
A simple belt gives the sleeved, midnight blue Jenny Packham gown Kate Middleton wore to the 2014 Portrait Gala in London a youthful touch that's fitting for the young duchess and current style icon.
Between Kristen Bell's neck halter and her sequined skinny belt, there was no need for jewelry when it came time to accessorize her dramatic Pamella Roland gown at the 2014 Critics Choice Awards.
Melanie Laurent was a vision at the Berlin Film Festival in a nude, beaded Elie Saab gown and an expertly placed skinny belt.