Add some curve to a straight silhouette with a geometric belt. This one from Versace's Fall 2015 collection perfectly pulls in the waist of a floor-length black coat.
Play with the proportions of your look with a superwide belt like this black Consuelo Castiglioni pick. This St. John Black Metal Plate Wide Leather Belt, has a similar effect.
Michael Kors proves that statement belts can be feminine, too. This floral belt adds an understated but gorgeous contrast of color and texture to a simple sundress. You can buy the exact belt here.
Cinch the waist of a shift dress with a bow-tied belt like this pale blue silk creation by Goga Nikabadze.
In this chic, monochromatic look, blogger Sandra Hagelstam shows how to style a belt over a top to create dimension.