Celeb-Inspired Dresses Under $400

THE STYLE Detailed Asymmetrical Gown from the 2008 Oscars
WHAT TO LOOK FOR Notice how the eye sweeps down Hilary Swank's body, following the lines of the detailing. You can strategically draw the eye to a part of the body (for instance, detail near the shoulder will draw attention away from a large lower half).
A LESS EXPENSIVE OPTION Matte jersey dress, Calvin Klein, $178; at nordstrom.com