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.

You can even use a belt to turn a midi skirt and crop top into a unified look. Here, blogger Madalina Gugila ties her look together with a studded belt.

For a similar style, try this embellished belt.