Celeb-Inspired Dresses Under $400

THE STYLE Textured Black Strapless from the 2008 Oscars
WHAT TO LOOK FOR To add interest to a black strapless dress, look for something with texture. This is also an easy way to enhance the appearance of curves on a straight figure.
A LESS EXPENSIVE OPTION Evening Red Hots Shirred Party Dress, Betsey Johnson, $345; at betseyjohnson.com